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One Fish, Two Fish, Blue Fish, New Fish:

Introduction of Novel Fish Species to Bottlenose Dolphin Diets at Georgia Aquarium More

Walrus Research Capabilities: The Zoological Role in Walrus Conservation

Dolphins in Facilities are Instrumental in Developing Field Techniques

Conference Countdown

Nominations & Elections

Community News

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One Fish, Two Fish, Blue Fish, New Fish: Introduction of Novel Fish Species to Bottlenose Dolphin Diets at Georgia Aquarium

One Fish, Two Fish, Blue Fish, New Fish: Introduction of Novel Fish Species to Bottlenose Dolphin Diets at Georgia Aquarium

In 2021, Georgia Aquarium instated a goal of providing a more variable diet to our bottlenose dolphins.

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Walrus Research Capabilities: The Zoological Role in Walrus Conservation

Walrus Research Capabilities: The Zoological Role in Walrus Conservation

While at SWSD conducting the hearing study, the Long Marine Lab team took the opportunity to collect resting heart rate data on 1.3 Pacific walruses via a non-invasive electrophysiological collection method.

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Dolphins in Facilities are Instrumental in Developing Field Techniques

Dolphins in Facilities are Instrumental in Developing Field Techniques

To start, we created a dummy drone paired with a speaker that played audio of drone propeller noise.

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Conference Countdown

Conference Countdown

IMATA will host its 51st annual conference in San Antonio, Texas on 7-11 April 2024. The proceedings will feature educational presentations, workshops, and site visits to our co-hosts at SeaWorld San Antonio and San Antonio Zoo.

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Nominations and Elections

Nominations and Elections

It's time to vote for the Board of DIrectors.

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President's Corner

President's Corner

A few words from IMATA's President, Andy Horn.

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Community News

Community News

Keep up on news from IMATA members around the world.

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Notices and Announcements

Notices and Announcements

Information on upcoming workshops, seminars, conferences, and more

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IMATA Business

Soundings Publication Details

The Editorial Staff

IMATA Board and Committees

Board Members and Committees at the time of this issue

Conference Countdown

IMATA conference – San Antonio, Texas – 7-11 April 2024

Nominations and Elections

It's time to vote for the Board of DIrectors.

President's Corner

A few words from IMATA's President, Andy Horn.

Departments

Community News

Keep up on news from IMATA members around the world.

Notices and Announcements

Information on upcoming workshops, seminars, conferences, and more

Animal Facts

Harbor Seal

Scientific name: Phoca vitulina

Green Conservation

Deforestation

Deforestation leads to soil degradation and destroys habitat, causing the extinction of plants, animals, birds and insects. It also destroys resources on which many indigenous people depend, and contributes to global climate change.