by Bethany Smith | Nov 9, 2022 | Home News
First analysis of mercury in IRL dolphins HSWRI researchers analyzed mercury and selenium concentrations on mercury and selenium concentrations in Indian River Lagoon (IRL) dolphins to collect baseline data as an aid in monitoring possible contributions to reduced...
by Bethany Smith | Nov 9, 2022 | Home News
First use of satellite telemetry to monitor dolphins in the Indian River Lagoon While cetaceans have been extensively studied around the world, nocturnal movements and habitat use have been largely unaddressed for most populations. This study was the first to utilize...
by Bethany Smith | Oct 11, 2022 | Map
Rescuing Winter the Dolphin The Dolphin Tale movie brought to the big screen the true story of Winter, a severely injured dolphin who stranded off the Florida coast and received breakthrough medical care that allows her to swim with a prosthetic tail. While her story...
by Bethany Smith | Sep 8, 2022 | Map
Genetic analysis proves white seabass replenishment success In a four-year collaborative study between HSWRI and the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR), genotypes were made for 500 seabass brood fish dating back to 1996, when the Carlsbad hatchery...
by Bethany Smith | Sep 8, 2022 | Map
COVID's impact on long-term research and field work Beginning in March 2020, the Institute implemented procedures designed to minimize risks to employee health, closing its doors to the public and limiting employee presence at all facilities to essential...
