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Although Dolphin Watch® is a commercial tourism operation, its main underlying ambition is a commitment to the protection of the Florida Keys marine environment and wild dolphin population. Our captains' and owners' love of the ocean and it's diversity is the passion from which Dolphin Watch was created. Ilona Selke and Don Paris Ph.D. are authors, musicians and seminar leaders. Ilona's book Journey to the Center of Creation (Entering the World of Dolphins and the Dimensions of Dreamtime) has captured the hearts of dolphin lovers the world over. (Titled Wisdom of the Dophins in German and Spanish) Working together with Dolphin Watch since 1992, they had the delightful opportunity to become the owners in 2004. For more information about their work, go to www.livingfromvision.com and
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Captain Alma Armendariz began working with Dolphin Watch® in 1991. She has since been involved in wild dolphin research in South Carolina and the Bahamas. She has over 10 years experience studying both bottlenose and spotted dolphins in their natural habitat. Capt. Alma has been privileged to spend many years working with Capt. Ron Canning and getting to know the local pod like family. Capt. Alma manages the daily operations of Dolphin Watch, as well as being your Captain and guide. |
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Captain John
Baltzell's first visit to meet the Key West dolphins was in 1993,
he then began working with Dolphin Watch® in 2000. He
was previously involved in wild dolphin population studies off the
coast of South Carolina and has also spent time with dolphins in
Costa Rica and the Fiji Islands. Capt. John is also in charge of
the daily operations of Dolphin Watch and is a Captain and guide
who truly enjoys sharing his knowledge. When Capt. John and Capt. Alma are not onboard Dolphin Watch they like to travel the world in search of dolphins, whales, and great surf spots. |
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Captain Ron Canning created and began Dolphin Watch® in 1986. Many of the dolphins we visit have grown up around Capt. Ron, our crew, and our boat the 'Patty C'.
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Dolphin
Watch - Key West's Original Dolphin Tour
- Toll Free 866 4 DOLPHIN (866 436 5744) - email:
info@dolphinwatch.org
Copyright © 2000-2004
Dolphin Watch, Inc. All rights reserved.
Photographs not to be used without permission. Photos: B. Queck, Capt.
Melissa Young, Capt. John Baltzell, Capt. Alma Armendariz - not to be
used without permission.