Reflection: Other Related Research
readings by Toni Fromhoff
By Jenna Ferri (06/04/10 18:37:51)
Dr Toni Fromhoff had some interesting things to say regarding dolphins both in her book and during her in class presentation. It was so appalling to me that the dolphins were mistreated so blatantly in public facilities. However, being someone who did swim with the dolphins, there are those facilities that come off as humane, but the public need to be educated. Taking us on a trip to the ocean as she did really made an impact to me on how beautiful these precious and delicate animals are. It was the open water and the miles of dolphins that really showed me just how rare this is of an experience.
As for her book, it was really interesting to read a book that was written by her and her colleague who had opposing scientific views. It was interesting to see how one felt that certain forms of captivity if well kept were humane and Toni felt the opposite. Toni's book also brought up good points on how others can learn from dolphins and there interactions with other species. She comments on how playful dolphins are there nature to interact with whales and even boats as a species for that matter. There interactions with us on the trip, even though it was not really apparent was evident in their bow riding and response to our enthusiasm.
Toni's book was a great reference before the trip to learn about how dolphins are by nature and how we can use our scientific knowledge of them to collaborate!


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