Table 1. Ethogram of activity states for individual dolphins recorded during focal animal sampling.
Activity State | Code | Definition |
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Foraging | FOR | Rapid energetic surfacing, frequent directional changes, fish chases, observation of individual with fish in their mouths. Peduncle and tail-out dives frequent (indicating deeper and longer dives). |
Resting | RES | Low level of individual activity, moving slowly (speed <2 kts); slow surfacing 3 to 4 times before diving for an extended period of time. |
Socializing | SOC | Individual engaged in petting, rubbing, mounting, chasing, genital inspections, play, displays, and other physical contact with other individuals. |
Traveling | TRA | Persistent and directional movement (speed >2 kts); individual movement could be meandering but still headed in a general direction. |