The Dolphin Project
While the majority of our members come from Georgia, the Carolinas, and Florida, we have members from many other areas of the US and other countries. Everyone in TDP is a volunteer. No member receives a salary or stipend for their work or commitment of equipment.
TDP members conduct field research using 16-35 foot boats in sounds and tidal rivers from Hilton Head, SC to Fernandina Beach, FL. Our study is unique among currently active dolphin research programs in its longevity and self-funding.
TDP members conduct monthly Photo ID Surveys from January through November to track previously identified dolphin and catalog new individuals. A survey crew (minimum of four) is comprised of a Team Leader, Skipper, Team Leader Asistant/Trainee, and Photographer. To prepare for team positions TDP members attend a free, half-day Training workshop. The surveys not only strive to determine the relative numbers of dolphins but also record their behavior and photograph their dorsal fins for Photo Identification Catalogs. The photos allow us to identify individuals and track animals over time and space in a non-invasive manner.
TDP members conduct field research using 16-35 foot boats in sounds and tidal rivers from Hilton Head, SC to Fernandina Beach, FL. Our study is unique among currently active dolphin research programs in its longevity and self-funding.
TDP members conduct monthly Photo ID Surveys from January through November to track previously identified dolphin and catalog new individuals. A survey crew (minimum of four) is comprised of a Team Leader, Skipper, Team Leader Asistant/Trainee, and Photographer. To prepare for team positions TDP members attend a free, half-day Training workshop. The surveys not only strive to determine the relative numbers of dolphins but also record their behavior and photograph their dorsal fins for Photo Identification Catalogs. The photos allow us to identify individuals and track animals over time and space in a non-invasive manner.
Kirby, George, Peach, Margie, Hub
The Dolphin Project is a 501(c)3 non-profit, all volunteer organization. The Dolphin Project, Inc does not advocate, support or practice unlawful discrimination based on race, religion, age, national origin, language, gender, sexual preference or physical handicap. ©2010 The Dolphin Project Inc. All rights reserved.This includes but is not limited to artwork, photographs and data. Material cannot be reproduced, published or used in any manner without the expressed written consent of The Dolphin Project, Inc.
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History
Membership
Training
Surveys
........Q & A
........Info & Fees
........Survey Forms
........Skippers
...............Zone Charts
........Team Leaders
........Photographers
........NMFS Permit
........MMPA
........Research Data
News & Events
Volunteers
Edu-Outreach
Adopt-A-Dolphin
Bottlenose Boutique
Sponsors & Links
Dolphin Facts
Photos
ProtectWildDolphin tag
Contact TDP
