What did you say?

Did you know that dolphins have ears?   Well not quite like ours they have a small opening on either side of their heads that they use for hearing.   Here  is some extra info that you may or may not know about dolphins and hearing.  

Dolphins hear through a sophisticated hearing sense which is located in small ear openings on both sides of the head.

However, it is believed that hearing underwater is mainly done through the lower jar bone which conducts sounds to the middle ear.

Dolphins are able to hear a broader range of frequencies than humans.

While we can hear sounds from 20 Hz to 20 Khz, dolphins are able to hear from 20 to 150 Khz being up to 7 times more sensitive than human ear.

Therefore we are not even able to hear a large number of sound made by dolphins.

Why not visit us at Jamaica's number one attraction / excursion www.dolphincoveja.com

Not by the hair of my chinny chin chin.

Did you know that Dolphins have hair?    Stop scratching your head and think about it for a second.   When a dolphin is born it is blind.   It requires help getting to the surface of the water for its first breath.  It needs assistance for everything.   This is where hair comes in.   The baby dolphin uses its hair to find where it should nurse from its mother.    Did you know that a dolphin nurses for nearly two years?... Interesting don't you think.

baby dolphin with hair. 

why do dolphins have teeth

I was asked the other day at Dolphin Cove  Jamaica's number one attraction. Why do dolphins have teeth.   The answer is quite simple.   They use their teeth to help catch food.   They do not use them like you or me.  They swallow their food whole.    I guess what I am saying is that their teeth are used like a tool or maybe like we use our hands.   To get their food and to eat but not chew.   Interesting don't you think?

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Dolphin Trek, What is it like

Dolphin Cove Jamaica has the pleasure of offering you the Dolphin Trek experience and I must admit upon first glance it is quite intimidating.   I recently took part in Dolphin Trek at Dolphin Cove Jamaica and I must admit I was a bit scared at first however now that I have done it I can honestly say that it is an experience to remember.   To partake in this experience you don a helmet that looks like something out of a science fiction movie.   It does weigh quite a bit on land however once you are in the water you don't notice it at all.   I was able to wear my eyeglasses during this experience and since I always wear them it made for a much more comfortable and vision filled adventure.   I went down the steps and was able to see, breath and function much the same as I would on land but then I got to interact with the dolphins.   They seemed  much happier to see me in their element than on land.  Their natural curiosity kept them near us at all times.   We saw just how powerful they are underwater and were able to touch and see just what they are like in the water not just at the surface.    There is a constant flow of air being pumped into the helmet at all times and I did not feel at all uncomfortable like I do when snorkeling .    I have to say to everyone,   When you get the chance check it out.  If you have the opportunity do it.    Check out our link here.

What does it take to be a dolphin trainer

Recently we were doing some interviews in our Dolphin Cove Negril location.   I had the pleasure of sitting in on these meetings.  Here is what I learned.

To be a great dolphin trainer you need to love animals.  This may seem obvious to most however many people like animals however you must love them.

Being a parent helps.  This is because you need patients and must not be prone to over reacting.

You must want to learn and grow.   This is because you and the dolphin will learn together and grow in both your knowledge and trust for each other.

Much like any animal you need to be able to work with them no matter what you are feeling.   Even though the dolphin will know if your not well or not they still want to be with you and will know when your gone.  

You need to know how to swim.   I guess I don't need to explain this one.

You need to understand that positive reinforcement is the only method that is allowed.    A good petting, kind word or tasty fish is much more effective than yelling.

Dolphins are a lot like very smart children.  You need to be able to work with them for a long time.   Anyone that appears as though they want a job not a career,   will not make it.

Above all.  You need to love Dolphins.   Even if you say you do. We can tell in a very short period what your true intentions are and believe it or not.  You will be gone quickly.  

So here is my advice.  If your interested in a career at Dolphin Cove Jamaica ensure you want just that.  We don't offer jobs we offer careers with the ultimate benefit.

spring break ideas?

I was thinking about what to do for spring break.  Yes I know I am well past that age.  It did however cause me to think about my one and only spring break where I went on a a trip (while in school that is)   I partied and drank and above all I learned about a different culture.  I went to Mexico.   No this post is not about mexico.  It is to promote people to get off the resorts when go go to places.   I did not have the budget for big tours however I did manage to go horse back riding and snorkelling, as well as a little tour of some ruins and into an old village.    I remember seeing people pushing carts and riding donkeys.  No Jamaica is not all about that any longer however there is still plenty of that to see.   Yes spring break is a great time and a huge party however maybe you guys should think about visiting us at dolphin cove or maybe visit prospect plantation .  I am sure you will be very glad you did.   You will be pleased to know we offer group rates for both.    Contact us today.

Dolphin Cove to the rescue

Dolphin Cove to the rescue,--
Having received calls that  a "porpoise" was by the Holiday Inn Hotel 
Beach -
  a team lead by our in house Veterinary  Dr. Miska Sennett and Manager 
Mr. Delloy Peharie  of the Half Moon Lagoon responded to the call  to 
find a  Pygmy Sperm Whale in distress, it seem to have been injured as 
it showed facial scratches and had been stranded from the night 
before... medication  was administer and the Whale was fed, after which 
the Whale was guided out to sea with the assistance from the Staff of 
the Holiday Inn, as well as the Discovery Bay Marine Laboratory.

At sea, his  Pod was seen  hovering as if waiting for his return.

This is not the first time Dolphin Cove has been called to help our marine life in distress in the past we have lent our assistance to Dolphins, whales, turtles, manatees.   Dolphin Cove is there to help.