Research Overview:
Staff at DRC collect data under a variety of circumstances to monitor the general health and well being of our family of dolphins and sea lions. For example, if a dolphin moves into a new lagoon, we want to ensure that (s)he is comfortable in that new environment and social grouping. Or, if a dolphin is feeling a little under the weather, we may monitor their respiration rate.
Information like this can help us to make decisions to promote the health and happiness of the dolphins and sea lions that call DRC home.
Zinc Oxide: To ensure observer’s reliability in dolphin identification, Emily Guarino, Admin. Director of Research, applies harmless zinc oxide to a dolphin’s dorsal fin.
