This is where you can find out about Dan Odell's six week study of bottlenose dolphins that live in the wild. The study took place in March and April, 1997. Unfortunately, bad weather did not allow Dan to venture into the field as often as he hoped. So, read his chapter reports on how to conduct field research. His chapters tell of dolphin sightings, the travels of dolphins, and the methods used by researchers. It also provides a mapping activity using real dolphin-sighting data. You can also read in his interview the comments and questions Dan Odell answered for students about dolphins and other marine mammals. Chapter 1   Research Questions   Getting Started   Basic Equipment   Finding Dolphin "Fingerprints"   Weather Problems Chapter 2   Studying Dead Dolphins   Counting Dolphin Years   Studying Live Dolphins   Catching Dolphins   Observing Dolphins Chapter 3   Field Study Report From Indian River Lagoon Chapter 4   Collecting Data   Dolphin 56   After the Branding   The Latest Sightings   The Future Chapter 5   How Do We Track Dolphins That Aren't Freeze Branded?   The Dorsal Fin   Using ID Numbers   A "Library" of Images Chapter 6   Lots to Do!   Dolphin 56's Travels   Seeking Answers   Mapping Activity