Baltimore, MD (June 30, 2008) – The National Aquarium in Baltimore will lead Maryland’s annual dolphin count on Saturday, July 19th in an effort to determine the state’s dolphin population. Typically held in June, this year’s count is being pushed to July to coincide with the state of Delaware’s count. Volunteers are asked to participate from 9:00 a.m. until noon.

The dolphin count is part of Beyond the Boardwalk, a month-long celebration of the ocean environment in Baltimore and Ocean City, MD. The National Aquarium will hold festivities in Ocean City leading up to the count to help raise awareness around ocean health.

 

Annual dolphin counts help scientists gather long-term information about dolphin populations, reproduction rates and ocean health. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Fisheries department monitors dolphin populations and regulations surrounding them.

Those interested in volunteering for the dolphin count should email conserve@aqua.org.

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