Introduction:
The Cape May County Dolphin Survey was established in 1989 to begin
gathering data about the bottlenose dolphins in the waters surrounding
Cape May County, New Jersey. Population and migration data has been gathered
through the use of photo-id techniques.
Contacts:
Volunteer Opportunities:
The Cape May County Dolphin Survey has NO volunteer opportunities.
Donations:
The Cape May County Dolphin Survey accepts NO donations of any
kind. If you wish to make a donation to help with Dolphin Research your
donation can be gratefully accepted by any of the other groups listed.
Introduction:
The Marine Animal Rescue Program at the National Aquarium in Baltimore
has initiated a project for the study of bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops
truncatus) in the waters of the Chesapeake Bay, the Atlantic Ocean
and the Delaware Bay, all waters adjacent to the DelMarVa Peninsula. The
Initial goals are to identify areas, and times of year, of dolphin abundance
and to target these areas for future photo-id follow-up studies.
Contacts:
Volunteer Opportunities:
Donations:
The Dolphin Population Study is able to accept tax-deductible donations.
In addition to money, to help pay the cost of film and flight time, the
following items are also needed.
Donations should be sent to:
The National Aquarium in Baltimore
Marine Animal Rescue Program - Dolphin Population Study
Pier 3
501 East Pratt Street
Baltimore, MD. 21202-3194
The Dolphin Population Study works under appropriate Federal and State permits.
Introduction:
Purpose: Photo-ID studies for behavior and population biology information.
Area; Chesapeake Bay, especially the Eastern Bay and it's tributaries and the mouth of the Choptank River.
Contacts:
Susan L. McAlear Baker
sxb@cu.nih.gov
Volunteer Opportunities:
No formal internships available, however, people may contact Ms. Baker about assisting
in the research.
Donations:
Sponsors:
Operation Dolphin works under appropriate Federal and State permits.
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Contacts:
Volunteer Opportunities:
Donations:
Sponsors:
Christopher Newport University
Introduction:
Contacts:
Limited Internship Opportunities (unpaid):
For information concerning available internships please contact:
Kathleen Reed
(757) 437-6020
Donations:
Operation Dolphin is able to accept tax-deductible donations. In addition
to money, to help pay the cost of film and boat expenses, the following
items are also needed.
Donations should be sent to:
The Virginia Marine Science Museum
C/O VMSM Stranding Program (for Dolphin Research)
717 General Booth Blvd.
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23451
Sponsors:
Virginia Marine Science Museum
Operation Dolphin works under appropriate Federal and State permits.
Introduction:
The Nags Head Dolphin Watch is a new commercial dolphin watching business located in the
Northern Outer Banks of North Carolina. The Nags Head Dolphin Watch was founded to provide
a base of operations for a new Photo-ID research project.
Contacts:
The Nags Head Dolphin Watch may be contacted through it's web site at...
http://dolphin-watch.com
Volunteer Opportunities:
The Nags Head Dolphin Watch has NO volunteer opportunities.
Donations:
The Nags Head Dolphin Watch accepts NO donations of any
kind. If you wish to make a donation to help with Dolphin Research your
donation can be gratefully accepted by any of the other groups listed.
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Contacts:
Volunteer Opportunities:
Donations:
Sponsors:
Duke University
Duke University - Nicholas School of the Environment
Duke Marine Laboratory
Introduction:
We are primarily involved in bottlenose dolphin photo-identification
studies. Nan Bowles and Keith Rittmaster curate a bottlenose dolphin
dorsal fin catalog initiated in 1985 by Keith Rittmaster and Vicky
Thayer. It is used 1) to study dolphin presence patterns around
Beaufort, NC and 2) to collaborate with other researchers from NJ to
FL to match fins to learn about travel patterns and routes.
Contacts:
Nan Bowles and/or Keith Rittmaster,
NC Maritime Museum
315 Front St.
Beaufort, NC 28516.
919-728-7317.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Dedicated, talented, and energetic, volunteers willing to feed and
house themselves and commit to a weekly schedule (more or less) for a
minimum of 3 months are provided experience in various aspects of the
program and trained to work independently on a specific project.
Drivers license, transportation, and a good attitude are necessary.
Donations:
Donations are tax-deductable and may be sent to...
Friends of the Museum
NC Maritime Museum
315 Front St.
Beaufort, NC 28516
Be sure to earmarked donations to the Cape Lookout Studies Program.
We are currently looking for a donation of a 90hp 4-stroke Honda outboard motor to power our photo-ID boat.
Sponsors:
NC Maritime Museum, Friends of the Museum, National Parks
Foundation, local utilities, our families, our community, and our
colleagues up and down the coast.
North Carolina Maritime Museum
Cape Lookout Studies Program
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Introduction:
Students and faculty at Coastal Carolina University conduct research
on bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) along the "Grand Strand"
region of the South Carolina Coast, which runs approximately 60 miles
from the North Carolina Line to Winyah Bay, centered around the
Myrtle Beach area. The research objectives are to identify seasonal
trends in dolphin abundance and location, and to assess the relative
contributions of migratory, resident, and/or seasonal resident
populations. Our efforts are concentrated on (1) weekly or biweekly
transect surveys along the coast from Murrells Inlet to Little River
Inlet (the northern 30 miles of the SC coast), and (2) photo-ID of
dolphins in the creeks of North Inlet and potentially Winyah Bay, as
well as coastal dolphins during the fall migratory peak.
Contacts:
Rob Young
Assistant Professor of Marine Science
Coastal Carolina University
PO Box 261954
Conway, SC 29528-6054
(803) 349-2277, fax: 349-2926
ryoung@coastal.edu
Volunteer Opportunities:
Unfortunately, we do not offer opportunities for volunteers
outside of Coastal Carolina University. One of the important goals
of the research is to provide field experience for our undergraduate
majors. With over 400 marine science majors, we do not have any
extra spaces on the waiting list.
Donations:
Coastal Carolina Universtiy is able to accept tax-deductible
donations which can be specified for specific projects. These can be
in the form of money or equipment, such as boats, boating supplies,
computer hardware and software, or camera equipment. For further
information, contact Dr. Rob Young (address above).
The Grand Strand Dolphin Study works under appropriate Federal and State permits.
Introduction:
The Hilton Head Dolphin Study began in 1994 when Cara Gubbins
began research for her PhD in the Ecology, Evolution
and Conservation biology program at the University of Nevada Reno.
Contacts:
Cara Gubbins, the principle researcher, may be contacted for
further information at cara@scs.unr.edu
Volunteer Opportunities:
The Hilton Head Dolphin Study accept volunteers as research assistants if they are
available for a minimum of two months. Assistants are responsible for their
own housing, food, etc. while in Hilton Head.
Donations:
The Hilton Head Dolphin Study is able to accept tax-deductible donations.
They should be sent to...
Mystic Marinelife Aquarium,
55 Coogan Blvd.
Mystic, CT 06355
attn: Dr. David St. Aubin
You should specify HHDS as the program intended to receive the
funds.
Sponsors:
The Hilton Head Dolphin Study is sponsored by Mystic Aquarium and UNR.
The Hilton Head Dolphin Study works under appropriate Federal and State permits.
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Volunteer Opportunities:
Donations:
Sponsors:
University of Miami
The Jacksonville Dolphin Study works under appropriate Federal and State permits.
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