Eco-Tour: Assist with Dolphin Research in Honduras

  Honduras

• Other Cities in Honduras: 
Roatan

Dates: 16 - 23 January 2010

Description: Join DCP on a trip to Roatan Institute for Marine Science (RIMS) at Anthony's Key Resort on Roatan, led by Dr. Kathleen Dudzinski. Each trip accommodates a maximum of 14 participants. DCP records the behavior and sounds of dolphins at RIMS, Anthony's Key Resort. We observe the dolphins following the same protocol for our studies of Atlantic spotted dolphins and Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins. Participants assist with data collection and with analysis of video data. Two dolphin swims & a dolphin encounter are reserved and included for each participant.

Highlights:
-Two dolphin swims & one dolphin encounter
-Opportunity to assist with research
-Accommodations at Anthony's Key Resort (based on double occupancy). All rooms include ceiling fan, hot shower and electricity.
-3 meals/day
-Additional activities include horseback riding, kayaking, hiking, snorkeling, SCUBA diving and entry into Bailey's Key Wildlife Sanctuary.

Cost in US$: 1,795

Does not include
-Airfare
-Gratuity (AKR staff)

This Program is open to American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Honduras Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Other

Dolphin Communication Project's Mission Statement: The Dolphin Communication Project (DCP), a US non-profit organization, is focused on the dual goals of scientific research and education: we take results from research projects and disseminate them into education programs for students of all ages. DCP has a team of researchers (graduated professionals, graduate students, undergraduate interns and volunteers) who work together to examine how dolphins communicate in order to shed more light on the meaning of the interactions between individuals and groups. With access to a data archive collected since 1991, questions focus on communication among Atlantic spotted dolphins in The Bahamas, Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins in Japan, and common bottlenose dolphins in human care in Honduras and The Bahamas. In addition to studies of communication and behavior, DCP research associates also investigate comparisons between species, geographies, and habitats, as well as their own research topics. We are dedicated to continuing the long-term, longitudinal observations of dolphins in our four study locations.

Year Founded: 2000