People who love dolphins, coastal Georgia, the marine environment, enjoy being outdoors and wish to actually participate in scientific field research are ideal candidates for The Dolphin Project. TDP seeks to add more members to its all-volunteer force which surveys along the coastal waters of Georgia and the southern portion of South Carolina. Scientific experience is not necessary to participate in TDP’s long-term, year-round study of the Atlantic bottlenose dolphin. While TDP's field research is concentrated in Georgia and lower South Carolina, membership is open to all but, only those 18+ can participate in boat surveys. Our members are primarily from the southeast but there are some from many other areas of the US and other countries.
TDP needs Skippers (with their own boat), Photographers (with their own film or digital SLR-type cameras with 300 mm or longer optical lenses). TDP is also looking for members willing to train to become Team Leaders after their initial experiences as Assistant Team Leaders.
Members cruise the estuarine waterways 11 Saturdays a year to record dolphin population data as well as other information. All 11 surveys are not mandatory though TDP encourages members to participate in at least two surveys per year or more if personal time permits. Photographers record individual dolphin fins to note unique markings which help to match them with animals observed on previous surveys and track them in space and time. Skippers are responsible for running their boats safely. Team Leaders make sure TDP procedures are followed, the Marine Mammal Protection Act is observed and all the data is valid.
Members need to train in their position prior to going out on their first survey. Training workshops are held in both the Atlanta and Savannah areas. An orientation for those interested in learning more about The Dolphin Project begins about 10:00 a.m. on the listed training dates.
There is no charge for the orientation or training. Members pay their own survey expenses which are tax deductible; those costs will be explained during the orientation.
TDP needs Skippers (with their own boat), Photographers (with their own film or digital SLR-type cameras with 300 mm or longer optical lenses). TDP is also looking for members willing to train to become Team Leaders after their initial experiences as Assistant Team Leaders.
Members cruise the estuarine waterways 11 Saturdays a year to record dolphin population data as well as other information. All 11 surveys are not mandatory though TDP encourages members to participate in at least two surveys per year or more if personal time permits. Photographers record individual dolphin fins to note unique markings which help to match them with animals observed on previous surveys and track them in space and time. Skippers are responsible for running their boats safely. Team Leaders make sure TDP procedures are followed, the Marine Mammal Protection Act is observed and all the data is valid.
Members need to train in their position prior to going out on their first survey. Training workshops are held in both the Atlanta and Savannah areas. An orientation for those interested in learning more about The Dolphin Project begins about 10:00 a.m. on the listed training dates.
There is no charge for the orientation or training. Members pay their own survey expenses which are tax deductible; those costs will be explained during the orientation.
You may download a mail-in membership form here:
MAIL-IN MEMBERSHIP
OR--- fill out our online form: ONLINE MEMBERSHIP Form
and pay your membership dues via PAY PAL
MAIL-IN MEMBERSHIP
OR--- fill out our online form: ONLINE MEMBERSHIP Form
and pay your membership dues via PAY PAL
Membership Dues______________
Skippers: No Charge
Individual: $30
Family: $50
Student: $20
Life: $250 one time charge
Skippers: No Charge
Individual: $30
Family: $50
Student: $20
Life: $250 one time charge
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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.
$20 /Student $30/Individual $50/Family $250/Life
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........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