Captain
Seaweed Charters, Inc.- Dolphin Links
Our
intention is to provide both education information and links to other
opportunities to swim with or encounter dolphin. There are few creatures
on land or sea, that so thoroughly capture the human imagination!
We believe these animals have incredibly intelligent and sophisiticated.
There
is information on these marine mammals here
or browse the menu below for links on educational and conservation
organizations; stranding organizations and rehab centers; research
sites with studies on dolphin and other marine mammal behavior plus
dolphin photos , and other places where you may encounter or swim
with dolphins.
If
there is a site that you feel would make a good addition to this page,
please let us know. We are happy to provide this information for dolphin
lovers worldwide.
SWIM
WITH DOLPHIN IN BAHAMAS
Bahamas
Dolphin Swims and Encounters - Book today with Best
on Bahamas and be sure you will have an intimate encounter with
dolphins.
Dolphin
Camp
- Welcome to Dolphin Camp, if
you are looking for exciting and enjoyable experiences just explore
our site and take a look at the programs we are offering. You can
swim with dolphins, meet new
friends, sail through the crystal blue waters of Bimini, find interaction
with sealife and have more fun adventures at this wonderful camp.
Dolphin
Encounters - Nassau, The Bahamas. Touch, kiss and swim
with the dolphins on Blue Lagoon Island. You can choose to swim, hug,
feed and even dance with these wonderful mammals.
Wild
Dolphin Charters - Close up encounters with wild dolphins
in their natural environment. Liveaboard, fishing, and diving charters,
wild dolphin video.
The
Dream Team - Wild Dolphin Adventures and Scuba Diving in the
Bahamas. Learn about the dolphin adventures, Atlantic spotted-dolphin
research and the Adopt-a-Dolphin project. Meet the crew and read the
visitors' log.
M/V
Sea Fever
- Ken Knezick, owner of Island
Dreams Travel, recently ran a Bahamas Dolphin cruise aboard M/V Sea
Fever. Read his comprehensive report.
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SWIM
WITH DOLPHINS IN HAWAII
Aquatic
Surfari's Wild Dolphin Swim Guide -
How to swim respectfully with Hawaii's wild spinner dolphins, and
opportunities for sail, swim, and snorkel encounters.
Dolphin
Essence - Dolphin swims,seminars and whale watching in Kona,Big
Island, Hawaii,and humpback whale swims in the Dominican Republic.
Dolphin
Quest - International program allows visitors to swim
with the dolphins. Find a directory of locations and facts about dolphins.
Into
Spirit - Whale watching and dolphin encounters while snorkeling
on Hawaii's Big Island.
Dolphin
Excursions - Explore Hawaii's coastline in the company of
dolphins and whales. Our zodiac gets you closer than you'd ever dreamed
possible.
Dolphins
Discoveries - Observe dolphins and whale watch with
Dolphin discoveries along the Kona Coast, Big Island of Hawaii.
Hawaii
Whale Watching - Observe Hawaiian Humpback whales while
sailing the waters of the famous North Shore, the least crowded whale
watching spot on Oahu. Small groups allow a personal and up-close
experience.
Whale
Watching, Dolphin Swimming, & Snorkeling in Oahu,
Hawaii while under sail. Tropical
dolphin swims, turtle beach snorkeling. This operator's marine biologist
crew brings top ten kudoes from Frommers and others.
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OBSERVE
DOLPHIN IN FLORIDA
Dolphin
Landings Charterboat Center - Sailing and power boat charter
for watching dolphins, fishing, island trips or snorkeling out of St.
Pete Beach, west coast of Florida.
Orenda
Charters - Dolpin watch & wildlife eco tours. Ft.
Pierce.
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SWIM
WITH DOLPHIN IN FLORIDA
Dolphin
Cove - South Florida research and education facility offers
encounters for dolphin lovers who want firsthand experience with the
marine mammals. Key Largo.
Dolphins
Plus Natural Swim Programs - A dolphin research and education
facility offering unique snorkeling with dolphins programs, internships,
and marine mammal classes. Key Largo, Florida.
Theater
of the Sea - Imagine yourself eye to eye with the majestic dolphin!
Thirty minute structured program includes hands on contact with Atlantic
bottlenose dolphins. Islamorada.
Three
Day Dolphin Swim Programs - Information about our three-day
wild dolphin swim program. Panama City Beach, Florida.
Dolphin Swim / Dolphin
World - Your complete Swim with Dolphin website, Dolphin
Swim vacations, Dolphin retail store, Dolphin give away contest and
much more. 
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DOLPHIN
WATCH IN COSTA RICA
Costa
Rica Dolphin and Whale Watch - Dolphin
and whale watching tours in the Golfo Dulce, Osa Peninsula, Costa
Rica.
The
Divine Dolphin - Dolphin watching and eco tours in Drake Bay.
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DOLPHIN
STUDIES and INFORMATION
The
Dolphin Project - All volunteer organization conducts long term
scientific studies and protects Tursiops truncatus dolphins.
Dolphins
and Man: Equals? - Lengthy article explores the relationship
between human beings and dolphins. Includes the results of several studies.
Hawaii's
Marine Wildlife - Whales, Dolphins, Turtles, and Seals - A Course
of Study Based on a currciulum written by Emily Gardner, M.S. May 1993
for Earthtrust and the Hawaii State Department of Education.
Marine
Mammal Resources - Cetacean Web Directory.
The
Dolphin Institute - Honolulu-based organization provides dolphin
and whale educational programs. View pics, hear the animals "talk,"
or find volunteer opportunities.
Whale
Web - Information on dolphins, porpoises and whales.
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DOLPHIN
HELPING PEOPLE
Dolphin
Assisted Therapy - International Dolphin-Assisted Therapy
and Research Association.
Island
Dolphin Care - A non-profit organization developed to help children
and their families who are dealing with various developmental, physical,
and/or emotional difficulties.
Swim
with the Dolphins - Islander News article by Jodi Rodgers about
Dolphin/Human Therapy at the Miami Seaquarium.
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ORGANIZATIONS
PROVIDING RESEARCH AND RECOVERY OF THE DOLPHIN
Dolphin
Research Center - A not-for-profit education and research facility,
home to a family of Atlantic bottlenose dolphins and California sea
lions. Grassy Key. Florida.
Dolphin
Research Institute - Australian organization profiles dolphins,
detailing their anatomy and protected status.
Oman
Whale and Dolphin Research Group - A group of professionals
dedicated to whale and dolphin reasearch and rescue in Oman.
Sarasota
Dolphin Research Program - Understanding the biology, behavior,
ecology, health, and population dynamics of coastal bottlenose dolphins.
Wild
Dolphin Societies Research Mission - Research mission
initiated in 1970, and supported by Earthwatch since 1982, this is the
longest-running wild dolphin research project of its kind.
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CONSERVATION
ORGANIZATIONS - PROTECTING THE DOLPHIN
Greenpeace
Foundation: Dolphin Alert - A clarification of the organization's
positions on Dolphin Safety.
International
Dolphin Watch - Founded in 1978, this nonprofit organization
studies and cares for dolphins. Includes extensive photo archives.
The
Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society - International charity
dedicated solely to the worldwide conservation and welfare of all whales,
dolphins and porpoises (cetaceans). WDCS was established in 1987 and
now has over 70000 supporters all around the world. WDCS has already
helped to fund over 80 research projects in over 40 countries.
American
Cetacean Society - A non-profit, volunteer membership
organization which works to protect whales, dolphins, porpoises,
and their habitats through education, conservation and research.
Dolphin
Communication Project - A private, non-profit research foundation
organized to promote awareness of marine mammal conservation and to
increase knowledge of communication behaviors between and among all
dolphin species.
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DOLPHIN
PICTURES and PERSONAL PAGES
David's
Dolphin Images - Personal page offers dolphin and whale images,
sounds, and resource links.
DolphinNet.org
- Original photography, digital art, music and video of dolphins. Also
includes a directory
of sites for information about dolphins.
Jeff
Wilkie - Dolphin paintings and Hawaiin landscapes.
Julie
Eclipse - A personal site about dolphins, flower-filled
fields and a forest overlooking the sea.
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MARINE
MAMMAL STRANDING CENTERS
Clearwater
Marine Aquarium - A nonprofit, working aquarium dedicated
to public
education,
marine research, animal assisted therapy and the rescue, rehabilitation
and release of injured or sick whales, dolphins, otters and sea turtles.
Dolphin
& Whale Hospital - Mote Marine Laboratory facility provides
state-of-the-art critical care and chronic care for stranded dolphins
and whales.
Florida
Marine Mammal Stranding Network - On 24-hour call for
assistance for distressed marine mammals including bottlenosed
dolphins and the Florida manatee. Also includes directory
of other stranding organizations.
Marine
Mammal Conservancy - Florida Keys. Non profit, volunteer organization
dedicated to research and rescue of marine mammals.
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