Migratory Bottlenose Dolphin
Movements and Numbers Along the Mid-Atlantic Coast and Their Correlation
with Remotely Sensed Chlorophyll-a and Sea Surface Temperatures
| Undergraduate Research Experience in Ocean Marine and Space Science |
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Our Welcome Hello
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the correlation between sea surface
temperature, chlorophyll levels
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Our Purpose The purpose of this research was to determine if sea surface temperatures and chlorophyll alpha can be used in determining the presence or absence of dolphins. This would allow individuals to trace dolphins without having to be on the water looking for them. In the year of 1972, the Marine Mammal Protection Act was established to protect animals of the water. Because of this a more proficient method of locating dolphins is needed by the Navy to prevent potential persecution. |
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Our Location of Research The area of study was the Elizabeth River. The Elizabeth River was chosen because of the profound quantity of passage throughout each day and night. We also chose to use the Elizabeth River because there is a very small amount of previous research data performed in the area.
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