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Course Information
DolphinLab is a seven-day program that surveys a wide range of knowledge, theories and ongoing research concerning dolphins, the marine
environment and related issues. Students are introduced to DRC and its resident dolphin population, and they learn to respect each dolphin as an individual through observation of their unique behavioral and physical characteristics.
The course includes a unique blend of seminars, observation time, and hands-on activities and proves that learning can be fun! Class sizes average twelve to fourteen students to ensure individualized instruction.
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Seminars Include:
Acoustics & Communication, Marine
Mammal Conservation, Coral Reef Ecology, Dolphin Cognition, Dolphin Physiology, Dolphin Husbandry, Dolphin
Training, Dolphin Maternity, Marine Mammal Law, Marine Mammal Strandings, and Research at DRC.
Hands-On Activities Include: One Dolphin Dip session, two Deep Water Dolphin
Encounter sessions, and a signal session from the dock.
Additional Activities Include: Snorkel field trip, Medical Demonstration, Observation Time, Research Workshop, Signal Workshop, Training Demonstration, and Training Workshop.
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College Credit
Students may elect to receive
college credit for attending DolphinLab: All About Dolphins! Credit is available through the Florida Keys Community College for an additional fee. In order to receive credit, students must successfully complete all course activities and pass an end of course exam. Interested students will receive complete instructions upon arrival at Dolphin Research Center. For more information, click here.
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Cost
The cost of DolphinLab: All About Dolphins! is $1500.00 (US). Tuition includes all seminars, activities, meals, lodging, a field trip and a CD of photographs taken of your dolphin interactions throughout the week. The cost of the course also includes transportation to and from the Marathon Airport or Marathon hotels at pre-established times that you will be provided after the class is confirmed.
Prerequisites
Although there are no prerequisites for attending DolphinLab: All About Dolphins!, applicants should have a strong desire to experience and learn about dolphins and the marine world. This course is available to all students ages 18 and up.
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