The Dolphin Project
NMFS PERMIT
In April 1995, The Dolphin Project received an authorization to do photographic identification under General Authorization 6 of the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS). This 5-year renewable authorization continues to the present time and allows TDP to engage in "Class B Harrassment". Simply stated, our PERMIT boats may approach dolphins closer than 50 yards and carefully follow dolphins for the purpose of photographic identification by still photography and behavioural studies through the use of video and notes. The General Authorization does not apply to boats under the guidance of a Traditional Team Leader or to any TDP member at any time except those selected for a specific boat during a scheduled Photo-ID Survey with proper notification to the Southeastern Regional Director of NMFS.
ALL photographs taken by the designated TDP Survey Photographers are the property of The Dolphin Project in accordance with the NMFS Permit. Using these images without authorization could result in the removal of the NMFS Permit.
In April 1995, The Dolphin Project received an authorization to do photographic identification under General Authorization 6 of the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS). This 5-year renewable authorization continues to the present time and allows TDP to engage in "Class B Harrassment". Simply stated, our PERMIT boats may approach dolphins closer than 50 yards and carefully follow dolphins for the purpose of photographic identification by still photography and behavioural studies through the use of video and notes. The General Authorization does not apply to boats under the guidance of a Traditional Team Leader or to any TDP member at any time except those selected for a specific boat during a scheduled Photo-ID Survey with proper notification to the Southeastern Regional Director of NMFS.
ALL photographs taken by the designated TDP Survey Photographers are the property of The Dolphin Project in accordance with the NMFS Permit. Using these images without authorization could result in the removal of the NMFS Permit.
Skipper Fran LaPolla & Crew
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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........Q & A
........Info & Fees
........Survey Forms
........Skippers
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........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
