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Showing posts with label marine mammals. Show all posts
Showing posts with label marine mammals. Show all posts
Sunday, January 10, 2016
Monday, January 4, 2016
Day 4 - Marine Mammals
Day 4: Marine Mammals
Dolphins... and sea lions.. and Manatees... Oh my!
Post a photo of your favorite marine mammal (or one you think is pretty cool) on your Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram timeline using the hashtags #iHeartDRC and#DolphinResearchCenter.
Post a photo of your favorite marine mammal (or one you think is pretty cool) on your Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram timeline using the hashtags #iHeartDRC and#DolphinResearchCenter.
Sunday, January 3, 2016
Day 3 - Celebrate
Day 3 - Celebrate
Have you celebrated meeting, playing with, or swimming with dolphins?
Saturday, January 2, 2016
Day 2 - Teaching
Day 2: Teaching
Dolphin Research Center teaches the public about marine mammals and the environment. Throughout the year, we welcome students from across the globe who are interested in our teachings. Through our on-site research, our relationships with the animals, the extensive student learning opportunities we offer, and our rich history, DRC has a great deal of knowledge to share with the world. Visit us as a guest or a student and learn a great deal about our animal family and their wild counterparts. Whether you choose to spend a day at DRC, take part in an interactive program like swim with the dolphin, or take part in our one week DolphinLab programs – you are sure to walk away with a stronger connection to the animals.#iHeartDRC #DolphinResearchCenter
Friday, January 1, 2016
Day 1 - #Selfie
Day 1: #Selfie
Show us your daily challenges on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Keeping the Keys Clean!
The cleanup crew gathers around all the debris we collected.
On Friday, September 19th, around 25 Dolphin Research Center staff members and volunteers pitched in to clean up the bridge and surrounding area at the Tom’s Harbor Cut, mile marker 60.6. In less than two hours, the cleaning crew gathered 35 bags of trash, plus a snarled mass of rope so big it took the towing power of two Jeeps to pull it completely out of the water. A discarded fishing net, a truck tire, broken step stool, dive tank, pieces of rebar and a large assortment of other debris were also collected.
In addition to polluting the ocean environment, all of these items have the potential to harm dolphins, manatees, birds, turtles and other marine life!
It’s amazing that so much junk can be found at a single location. Recent storms might have contributed to blowing some of the stuff around and into the water, but there were plenty of bottles, cans, bottle caps, cigarette butts and other trash items found that clearly were discarded by people using the bridge.
At least this junk is no longer polluting the ocean!
Dolphin Research Center performs cleanups at this area a few times a year. Friday’s event was scheduled in cooperation with the Ocean Conservancy’s annual Coastal Cleanup
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Did You Know?
Paper accounts for roughly 38% of landfill content
Americans use more than 67 million tons of paper per year (about 580 pounds per person).
Every year more than 900 million trees are cut down to create paper and paper products.
Every Sunday, Americans throw away 90 percent of newspapers, which are recyclable. This wastes 500,000 trees!
Each ton of recycled paper can save 17 trees, 380 gallons of oil, three cubic yards of landfill space, 4,000 kilowatts of energy and 7,000 gallons of water!
Look for products made out of recycled material!
· Many cereal boxes are made with recycled paper
· Flooring can be made from crushed glass and broken light bulbs
· Ceiling tiles can be made from recycled newspaper
· Roofing can use recycled aluminum.
Save resources by reducing waste.
About 4 billion pounds of paper are used each year to create direct-mail catalogs.
Remove yourself from many marketing lists by registering online or send a postcard with your name, home address, and signature to Mail Preference Service, Direct Marketing Association, P.O. Box 643, Carmel, NY 10512. You can also contact a company directly and ask to be taken off its list.
Trees produce the oxygen we breathe. Recycling paper saves trees and helps marine mammals, people and other air-breathing species.
Recycle, Recycle, Recycle! It really makes a difference.
These tidbits were brought to you by your conservation-minded friends at Dolphin Research Center!
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Did You Know? (Conservation Tip)
Using less gas saves money and the environment.
If you want to save gas, not to mention money from a speeding ticket and increased insurance rates, don’t speed. Slowing down gains two to four miles per gallon more than zooming everywhere like a racecar driver.
Avoid the "drag strip" mentality. Getting to your destination safely is the winning goal and gunning it only wastes more gas.
Keep your tires properly inflated. Can you imagine how much harder it is to move your car with flat tires? Under inflated tires waste gas and decrease the life of the tire. Overinflated tires also lessen tread life and can be dangerous.
Remove all unnecessary items inside the vehicle. (The bowling ball you left in the car last week, or the 20-pound bag of dog food.) Extra weight in the vehicle wastes gas.)
Plan your trips carefully. Combine several short trips to do all your errands. Avoid traveling during rush hours if possible. This reduces fuel-consumption patterns such as starting and stopping and numerous idling periods. Consider joining a car pool.
Consider a TerraPass to compensate for the carbon dioxide created by your car-
Click here to find out more about TerraPass.
Carbon dioxide emissions cause coral bleaching and death. Coral reefs are “fish nurseries” which produce food for many other ocean species. Less coral = less fish = less food for marine mammals.
In the United States, we use about 400 million gallons of gas a day.
Let’s decrease that number!
Monday, July 14, 2008
From the Hearts of Children
DRC’s Membership Department and Education Department have received wonderful letters from some of the dolphins’ youngest fans.
Kaleigh wrote to thank us for giving her information about endangered dolphins and then asked what she could do to help dolphins herself.
Lilian asked for some pictures of dolphins. She wants to make posters for her neighborhood field because people litter. Lilian then wondered, “. . . if people can carry things full like water bottles (sic) why can’t people carry them empty?”
That’s a great question, Lilian!
Mallory shows that you’re never too young to fall in love with dolphins and try to help. When she was 16 months old, she and her family visited DRC and Mallory loved seeing the dolphins up close. She has a charity piggy bank in which she saved over $13 herself before her second birthday! Her family then threw her a dolphin-themed birthday party and asked for donations in lieu of gifts. Mallory collected over $50 to send to the dolphins.
She and her family hope to visit DRC again when Mallory is 3 and can participate in some of the activities we offer. We hope they come again, too, so we can thank her in person.
Finally, a young student named Olivia came to DRC with classmates and teachers from The Calhoun School in New York City for a week-long DolphinLab program. She was inspired to write this poem about some of the dolphins in the DRC family.
I am Pandora and my belly is pink. My handler points downward and I start to sink.
My name is Pax and I like to fly. Jumping and diving and reaching the sky.
I am Rainbow and sleek, but I am gentle when I kiss your cheek.
My name is Sandy and I am long. Come here and listen to my sweet dolphin song.
I am Santini and I lay in the sun, but I see a blue bucket which signals the fun!
My name is Talon but I am no bird, and I am obedient, just say the word.
I am Tanner, but I cannot tan. I think the whole world is my #1 fan.
My name is Tursi, just watch me dive. Up in the air, I feel so alive!
My name is Aleta and I am so sweet. All of my friends are the ones I will keep.
I am Kibby and I am cool. I swim and I play and I chase fish by the schools.
We love the fact that the dolphins in the DRC family inspire people of all ages to care more about marine mammals and the environment. How great to see so many put that caring into action!
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
DRC Helps Rescue Baby Manatee!
DRC Medical Director Pat Clough assesses the baby manatee on scene after the rescue.
Personnel from Dolphin Research Center’s (DRC) Manatee Rescue Team joined with staff from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and Miami Seaquarium (MSQ) to rescue a baby female manatee on Sunday, June 15th. Residents in the bayside area of mile marker 101 in Key Largo had observed the small animal on its own for several days and reported it to the FWC. After locating the calf in a canal, rescuers stretched a net from land and divers picked up the animal and carried it on shore.
DRC’s Medical Director Pat Clough performed an initial assessment of the calf. It was weighed on scene and determined to be only 65 pounds and in need of nutrition and fluids. After the assessment, the manatee was transported to Miami Seaquarium for long term care. “We don’t know how long the baby has been on her own, or what happened to the mother, but she was emaciated and dehydrated,” stated Clough. “Hopefully, with regular nutrition and the excellent around-the-clock care she’ll receive at Miami Seaquarium, she’ll gain weight and be fine.”
The calf underwent additional tests and assessment by Seaquarium veterinarians. They report that she adapted smoothly to being fed by bottle. Seaquarium staff will continue to monitor her condition and provide constant care.
The calf underwent additional tests and assessment by Seaquarium veterinarians. They report that she adapted smoothly to being fed by bottle. Seaquarium staff will continue to monitor her condition and provide constant care.
To learn more about manatees, visit the Marine Education section of our website or click here to read facts about manatees.
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Game On!
Merina was ready to join in for some ring-toss fun!
What’s a holiday weekend without some good outdoor games? On Memorial Day, the group of dolphins in the front lagoon, led by Santini, engaged in a game of ring toss with Merina, Pandora and Cayo who are living in the lagoons next door. While trainers watched, someone in the front flung a toy ring across the fence. One of the girls in the next lagoon grabbed the toy and tossed it back. Then someone else from the front retrieved and threw it again. The game went on for quite awhile. Both teams were declared winners!
If you aren't familiar with the dolphins of DRC, click here to Meet the Pod!
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