[MARMAM] Requested: experience in releasing captive dolphins

Sat, 02 Feb 2008 22:33:36 -0800

We are looking for advice on the release of captive dolphins in the wild. If you have actual experience we would very much like to get into contact with you, on short notice.

'We' in this case is a group of people who are involved in presenting solutions to government regarding the possible release of previously captured wild dolphins (Tursiops trancatus). We are seeking answer as to:
  • is this proper procedure for dolphins that have been in captivity for several months
  • what are the risks involved for the animals; could this action cause more harm
  • would you consider release in another area with less risk of recapture a risk or an advantage
  • should re-introduction into the wild be helped or hindered by seeking out a local population
If you have a sound (scientific) basis for comments, please reply to me (and not the mailing list please).

Will you be so kind to state your professional role in such releases? (Examples: zoo vet, biologist or cetologist, student volunteer, government official, skipper ...)

May we contact you for further assistance?

Jan Willem Broekema
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
member of board of Dolphin Fund (Europe)

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"Don't fall in love with some nice looking marine biologist" -  Sandra Bullock as Lucy Kelson in Two Weeks Notice (2002)




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