Meet the Interns!

Hi, we’re Jaiere and Faith! We are the full-time interns here at Cedar Key Dolphin Project for the
2022 Summer season and we’re so excited to be here!

I, Jaiere, am specifically excited because I believe this opportunity will allow me to continue to
learn about marine ecology, specifically dolphin behavior and habitat utilization, as these
interdisciplinary topics are what I focused on for my master’s thesis. I am always yearning for
new knowledge and am very grateful for this opportunity to add to my marine ecology
background, as I also want to continue my education and eventually obtain my PhD in this
subject!

Hi, Faith here, I’m still in undergrad, about to start my senior year at UF. I’ve always been
interested in learning more about marine biology and hope to eventually pursue a graduate
degree and career in it. I’m also excited to learn about dolphin behavior and how they
communicate. I’m interested in how these unique behaviors are shared between individuals and
groups.
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We just recently had our training day, where we learned about strandings and what to do if there
is one, and the process of photo-id when collecting data in the field. Today is our first day in the
field and on the boat, so wish us luck!

Field Assistant Training Day, 2022!