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The Dispatch/Maryland Coast Dispatch
July 19, 2013
113 Dolphin Spotted In Aquarium’s Annual Count
OCEAN CITY – Staff from the National Aquarium Animal Rescue program were joined by volunteers last Friday for the annual Maryland Dolphin Count. This year, 113 dolphins were sighted. Volunteers of all ages came out between 8 and 11 a.m. to help record dolphin sightings at four locations along the Eastern Shore of Maryland – Assateague State Park Day Use Area; 40th Street in Ocean City; 81st Street in Ocean City; and 130th Street in Ocean City. Annual dolphin counts help marine mammal specialists capture a snapshot look at dolphin populations, reproduction rates and ocean health. Looking at the population numbers over the years can help to determine the health of the coastal ecosystem as well as the abundance of prey. During the 2012 dolphin count, 31 dolphins were recorded, which is lower than average, and likely a result of several factors including the weather, bigger swells and food availability. In 2011, 107 dolphins were recorded, which is relatively normal. "The entire team from National Aquarium is incredibly thankful to all the volunteers who joined us for this year’s Dolphin Count,” said Jennifer Dittmar, Animal Rescue Program Stranding Coordinator. Prior to the annual count, an annual fundraiser was held at Sea-
National Aquarium Animal Rescue staff and volunteers are pictured in Ocean City on a soggy and foggy day last Friday for the annual dolphin count. Submitted Photo
crets: Jamaica USA. Between funds raised through the event and donations, $2,660 was raised for the National Aquarium Animal Rescue Program.
Since 1991, the National Aquarium Animal Rescue Program has been responsible for responding to stranded marine mammals and sea turtles along the Delmarva (Dela-
ware, Maryland, Virginia) Peninsula, primarily along the nearly 7,000 miles of coastline in Maryland, including the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic coasts.
FREE Summer Programs
THRU AUG. 24
PROGRAMS BEGIN AT 10 A.M. AND LAST APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES (NO PROGRAM JULY 4TH)
Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum 813 South Boardwalk At The Inlet 410-289-4991 • www.ocmuseum.org
SUNDAY – NEW PROGRAM: “DIARY OF A REPTILE” presented by the Delmarva
Discovery Center. Have you ever wondered how a snake sleeps or how a turtle swims? Join the DDC as they present the marvelous stories of our native reptiles and amphibians.
MONDAY-BEACH SAFETY: Learn How To Be Safe In The Surf WIth The Famous Ocean City Beach Patrol TUESDAY-O.C.B.C.: OCEAN CITY BEFORE CONDOMINIUMS: Takes You Back To A Time When
Ocean City Was A Quiet Fishing Village
WEDNESDAY-KNOT TYING: Become An Expert At Nautical Knots With Help From The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary THURSDAY-ALL ABOUT SHARKS: Find Out What
Sets Sharks Apart From Other Fish
FRIDAYS-STORM WARRIORS: Experience What It
Was Like To Serve In The U.S. Life-Saving Service, Especially In Stormy Weather
SATURDAY-AQUARIUM FEEDING: Watch And Learn
About Local Marine Critters As They Have Their Morning Meal
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