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Features Benefits of Training a Large Collection of Rays for Husbandry and Interactive BehaviorsGulf World Marine Park became part of Dolphin Discovery in late 2015 and is now part of a large family consisting of 24 marine parks in ten countries. Gulf World is located in Panama City Beach, Florida and is home to over 35 terrestrial and aquatic species and over 130 animals.  The Use Of Operant Conditioning To Improve Husbandry Treatment Of Oral Lesions In Pacific Bottlenose Dolphins (Tursiops truncatus)The presence of viral and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) oral lesions has been reported in cetaceans both in wild populations and those maintained under human care (Bossart, Shin-je, Rehtanz, & Goldstein, 2005). In recent years, the number of related lesion reports in all populations has increased, which may correlate with closer monitoring efforts, an increase in affected animals, or both (Bossart et al., 2005). |
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Spotlight Benefits of Training a Large Collection of Rays for Husbandry and Interactive Behaviors
Gulf World Marine Park became part of Dolphin Discovery in late 2015 and is now part of a large family consisting of 24 marine parks in ten countries. Gulf World is located in Panama City Beach, Florida and is home to over 35 terrestrial and aquatic species and over 130 animals. More  The Use Of Operant Conditioning To Improve Husbandry Treatment Of Oral Lesions In Pacific Bottlenose Dolphins (Tursiops truncatus)
The presence of viral and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) oral lesions has been reported in cetaceans both in wild populations and those maintained under human care (Bossart, Shin-je, Rehtanz, & Goldstein, 2005). In recent years, the number of related lesion reports in all populations has increased, which may correlate with closer monitoring efforts, an increase in affected animals, or both (Bossart et al ... More » More  President's Corner
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I cannot believe how fast time is flying by, but it is very real as I am preparing for our mid-year board of director and committee chair meetings and strategic planning session. With several hours on the agenda dedicated to the strategic vision of your professional association, I am sure we will have plenty to offer during our report to you at the annual conference ... More » More  Conservation Briefs
Oceanic Blue Carbon: How Marine Mammals Help Mitigate Climate Impacts – Sperm Whale Full of Plastic – Manatee Response to Watercrafts More |
Animal Facts Giant Pacific OctopusScientific name: Enteroctopus dofleini Green Conservation Energy ConsumptionIn the U.S., the pulp and paper industry is the second largest consumer of energy. It uses more water than any other industry to produce a ton of product. (Paper Cuts: Recovering the Paper Landscape, Worldwatch Institute, 1999) |
