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. 2020 Mar 30;8:e8804. doi: 10.7717/peerj.8804

Table 1. Ethogram of activity states for individual dolphins recorded during focal animal sampling.

Activity State Code Definition
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.