DolphinWatch: Dolphins in the Chesapeake Bay

April 24, 2018 2:00pm to 3:00pm iCal Google Calendar
Photo by Carolyn Wilson

Seminar presented twice on Tuesday, April 24th. From 2:00pm - 3:00pm and from 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Presented by Dr. Helen Bailey
Little is known about how often dolphins come into the Chesapeake Bay, how long they spend there, what areas they are using and why. Dr. Bailey and her team have been frequently detecting dolphin calls in the Bay and last summer, citizen scientists reported more than 900 dolphin sightings on Dr. Bailey’s newly launched DolphinWatch website. In this talk, Dr. Bailey will present what she has learnt about the Bay’s dolphins so far, describe upgrades to the sighting app, and explain how you can participate in this research effort.

Where: CBL’s Bernie Fowler Lab, 142 Williams Street, Solomons, MD 20688. View a campus map.
Cost: Free. No pre-registration necessary. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Who: Members of the general public. No scientific background needed; everyone is welcome!
Why: Learn something new and interesting while celebrating science on scenic Solomons Island

This seminar is presented as a part of the Chesapeake Biological Laboraotyr's Science for Citizens Seminar Series.  These public seminars invite the community to discover how our scientists are developing new approaches to solving the environmental challenges facing Southern Maryland, our nation, and the world. View the complete Spring 2018 Science for Citizens Seminar schedule.