arine Animal Rescue Program - MARP : Animal Tracking : Rough Tooth Dolphin
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Rough Tooth Dolphin
Notch is prepared for release On March 2, 2005, more than 70 rough tooth dolphins stranded in Marathon Key, Florida. On April 20, two of those dolphins were released back to the wild.
Scientists have not yet determined the cause of the stranding.
One of those dolphins, dubbed "Notch" by his rescuers, was equipped with a satellite tracking tag by the Aquarium's Marine Animal Rescue Program (MARP).
Rescue and Treatment
The March 2 rescue was a cooperative effort involving the United States Coast Guard, the Marine Mammal Conservancy, the Florida Keys Marine Mammal Rescue Team, and the Marine Animal Rescue Society (MARS).
MARS volunteers provided 24-hour care to two of the dolphins, Notch and Naia during their seven-week rehabilitation.
Notch and Naia are reported to be the first two animals released from the 70 that stranded.
Tracking
The Aquarium provided a satellite tracking tag in an effort to learn as much as possible about these animals. Monitoring and technical support is provided with assistance from Whalenet.
David Schofield, the Aquarium's Manager of Ocean Health Programs, traveled to Florida to attach the tag with the MARS team.
"Very little is known about this species," he explained. "As we track 'Notch' we will learn if his rehabilitaiton was successful and may even discover new information about the behavior and habits of his species."
The data gathered from the tag includes location and ambient conditions as well as information about the animals diving pattern - all of which can present new insights into animal behavior and feeding habits.
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Rough Tooth Dolphin
Notch is prepared for release On March 2, 2005, more than 70 rough tooth dolphins stranded in Marathon Key, Florida. On April 20, two of those dolphins were released back to the wild.
Scientists have not yet determined the cause of the stranding.
One of those dolphins, dubbed "Notch" by his rescuers, was equipped with a satellite tracking tag by the Aquarium's Marine Animal Rescue Program (MARP).
Rescue and Treatment
The March 2 rescue was a cooperative effort involving the United States Coast Guard, the Marine Mammal Conservancy, the Florida Keys Marine Mammal Rescue Team, and the Marine Animal Rescue Society (MARS).
MARS volunteers provided 24-hour care to two of the dolphins, Notch and Naia during their seven-week rehabilitation.
Notch and Naia are reported to be the first two animals released from the 70 that stranded.
Tracking
The Aquarium provided a satellite tracking tag in an effort to learn as much as possible about these animals. Monitoring and technical support is provided with assistance from Whalenet.
David Schofield, the Aquarium's Manager of Ocean Health Programs, traveled to Florida to attach the tag with the MARS team.
"Very little is known about this species," he explained. "As we track 'Notch' we will learn if his rehabilitaiton was successful and may even discover new information about the behavior and habits of his species."
The data gathered from the tag includes location and ambient conditions as well as information about the animals diving pattern - all of which can present new insights into animal behavior and feeding habits.
