TDP Field

TDP Field is the field data collection companion for authorized researchers and boat crews working with The Dolphin Project. Designed for real conditions on the water, it keeps survey work organized even when cellular service is unavailable. Create and manage field surveys, document dolphin encounters as they happen, and capture the observations needed for ongoing research. Each sighting can include GPS position, encounter times, group composition, identified dolphins, behaviors, environmental conditions, acoustic disturbances, and photographer frame ranges. Key features include: • Offline-first data collection • Planned and active survey management • GPS-assisted sighting records • Detailed behavioral and environmental observations • Survey effort and encounter-period tracking • Crew and participant waivers • Automatic synchronization when connectivity returns • Clear status indicators for pending and completed uploads Records are saved securely on the device before syncing with The Dolphin Project’s shared research database. An authorized account provided by The Dolphin Project is required. TDP Field is intended for approved field personnel and is not a public wildlife-reporting application.