by Bethany Smith | Apr 19, 2022 | Map
Dolphin Behavior and Habitat Use The use of telemetry (radio and satellite) allows individual dolphins to be consistently relocated over time, enabling detailed studies that evaluate habitat usage, behavioral ecology (how dolphins spend their time) and provides...
by Bethany Smith | Apr 19, 2022 | Map
Indian River Lagoon Aerial Surveys Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Institute is committed to monitoring cetacean populations and has been studying whales and dolphins in the Indian River Lagoon since the 1970’s when the first studies of these populations were initiated....
by Bethany Smith | Apr 12, 2022 | Map
SeaWorld Orlando Research When the Institute was incorporated as a non-profit by the founders of SeaWorld a year before the first SeaWorld opened in San Diego, their intent was to promote the study of marine animals toward the benefit of wild populations. Observing...
by Bethany Smith | Apr 8, 2022 | Map
Ross Island Penguin Colonies Related Publications: Todd, F.S. Establishment of a High Antarctic Penguin Colony and Controlled Environment Breeding of Adelie Penguins (Pygoscelis adeliae). Ant. J. U.S. 13 (4): 153-154. 1978. Todd, F.S. The Gathering of Penguins. Animal...
by Bethany Smith | Apr 8, 2022 | Map
Seabass in the Classroom The Seabass in the Classroom (SITC) educational program was established by Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Institute (HSWRI) in 2011. The primary goal of this STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)-based program is to develop and teach a...
by Bethany Smith | Apr 8, 2022 | Map
Otter Spotter: A Signal for the Indian River Lagoon North American river otters are playful, inquisitive animals that live along the shore of the Indian River Lagoon (IRL). A healthy otter population is a signal that the lagoon is doing well and supporting animals...