Key points The analysis of 2020 interactions between dolphins and divers is complete!
20 dolphins were identified in May in the Tiputa area, including two pregnant females.
Names were chosen for the two baby dolphins born in April by members of the "dolphin" club of the Rangiroa college.
Dolphin conferences continue every Sunday at the Relais de Joséphine.
Context reminder The association "Dauphins de Rangiroa" works in parallel on monitoring the community of bottlenose dolphins in the Tiputa area, focusing mainly on demographic and social parameters, and on a better understanding of behaviors observed in the context of interactions between dolphins and divers, in partnership with CRIOBE (Centre de Recherches Insulaires et Observatoire de l'Environnement) of Moorea and the organization specialized in ethology "Animaux et Compagnie", based in Paris. This knowledge is shared at different levels, ranging from the publication of scientific articles to regular public awareness.
In May, interactions between dolphins and divers We have reached the end of the analysis of 2020 interaction videos between dolphins and divers! Ultimately, this long-term work carried out from images collected over about fifteen years will give us a more rigorous and precise idea of the behavioral processes observed in the Tiputa area, their establishment, and the potential risks linked to increasing familiarity between dolphins and divers. We warmly thank all the people who kindly shared their images with us!
In May, monitoring of bottlenose dolphins This month we identified 20 individuals in the area, including two pregnant females. As usual, Nikki, Yuki, Zélie, and Câline were particularly visible in scuba diving. June should announce the resumption of more sustained underwater activities and the continuation of our scientific and associative work.
The "dolphin" club of the Rangiroa college Led by Mr. Pascal Spannagel, SVT teacher, the "dolphin" club of the Rangiroa college brings together students interested in the biology and behavior of these cetaceans every Monday. Names were proposed by the middle school students for the two baby dolphins born in April, and a vote should soon take place to select two. A drawing contest has also been launched among the young artists of the college: the goal is to design a "dolphin" t-shirt for club members!