Research Field Notes: No. 11

8/13/2014. Dolphin Boat Survey

Today’s survey extended from the Jupiter Inlet (N 260 56.624' W 800 03.805') down to the Boynton Beach Inlet (N 260 32.400' W 800 02.350' ).

Research Organization: Taras Oceanographic Foundation

Wind/Water conditions: N,NW 5-10. Seas 0-2’ (winds and seas always change halfway through)

Duration: 8 am-3:30 pm

Dolphin encounters: Today’s survey is also known as “They didn’t get the memo” [about Wed surveys] because we completed four full surveys and did not encounter a single cetacean. We have been very fortunate this year so far to have so many encounters. The turtle count was also low.

OTHER: Turtle counts:  4  Trash count:    12

                 Balloons: 2 [one in the water and one in the air…see below!]

Here are some images from the survey (Dr. Brunnick recovering trash).