Wild Dolphin Research Opportunities
The Dolphin Communication Project (DCP, www.dolphincommunicationproject.org) is currently seeking students for multiple programs during summer 2018. Position/Program details, with remaining spaces, are listed below. DCP looks at how dolphins communicate and attempts to shed more light on the meaning of their interactions. With research ongoing since 1991, our questions focus primarily on communication and behavior among dolphins. Our Bimini, Bahamas research site is where we study wild Atlantic spotted and bottlenose dolphins, maintaining photo-ID catalogs with over 250 individuals. A full publication list is available on our website. All programs may qualify for academic credit, however it the student's responsibility to arrange this. DCP can provide a letter confirming participation and contact hours. Additional reading material and/or assignments can be assigned. All positions will remain open until filled, however we are eager to fill all remaining positions as soon as possible. PROGRAM: Short-Term Field Internship: https://dolphincommunicationproject.org/index.php/the-latest-buzz/field-repo... Number of vacancies: 2 Dates: 22 May - 3 June Location: Bimini, The Bahamas PROGRAM: Summer Internship: https://dolphincommunicationproject.org/index.php/get-involved/internships Number of vacancies: 1 (due to housing constrains, only female applicants will be considered) Dates: 22 May - 27 July Locations: 22 May - 22 June at Port Saint Lucie, FL office; 25 June - 27 July at Bimini, Bahamas field site PROGRAM: May Research Experience: https://dolphincommunicationproject.org/index.php/get-involved/ecotours/bimi... Number of vacancies: 2 Dates: 26 May - 31 May Location: Bimini, The Bahamas Note: This is an un-catered program, but other details at link above are applicable. PROGRAM: August Research Experience: https://dolphincommunicationproject.org/index.php/get-involved/ecotours/bimi... Number of vacancies: 6 Dates: 26 Aug - 31 August Location: Bimini, The Bahamas All questions can be directed to Kel Sweeting at kelly@dcpmail.org. Cheers, Kel Kelly Melillo Sweeting, M.Sc. Research Associate & Bimini Research Manager Dolphin Communication Project www.dolphincommunicationproject.org
The Dolphin Communication Project (DCP, www.dolphincommunicationproject.org) has added two new Short Field Experience (SFE) Internship sessions for this summer. Details are listed below and at https://dolphincommunicationproject.org/index.php/the-latest-buzz/field-repo.... DCP looks at how dolphins communicate and attempts to shed more light on the meaning of their interactions. With research ongoing since 1991, our questions focus primarily on communication and behavior among dolphins. Our Bimini, Bahamas research site is where we study wild Atlantic spotted and bottlenose dolphins, maintaining photo-ID catalogs with over 250 individuals. A full publication list is available on our website. SFE internship programs may qualify for academic credit, however it the student's responsibility to arrange this. DCP can provide a letter confirming participation and contact hours. Additional reading material and/or assignments can be assigned. Both positions will remain open until filled, however we are eager to fill all remaining positions as soon as possible. Short Field Experience Internship: https://dolphincommunicationproject.org/index.php/the-latest-buzz/field-repo... Number of vacancies: 1 per session Open sessions: Arrive 25 June - Depart 7 July OR Arrive 13 July – Depart 25 July Location: Bimini, The Bahamas Note: Due to housing constrains, only female applicants will be considered. All applicants must be at least 18 years old, with preference given to applicants at least 21 years old. All questions can be directed to Kel Sweeting at kelly@dcpmail.org. Cheers, Kel Kelly Melillo Sweeting, M.Sc. Research Associate & Bimini Research Manager Dolphin Communication Project www.dolphincommunicationproject.org
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Kelly Melillo Sweeting