Morigenos – marine mammal research and conservation society
is organizing SummerDolphinResearch Camps in July, August and September 2011, where you can assist in the
research programme of the Slovenian Dolphin Project.
Morigenos - marine mammal research and conservation society
is a scientific NGO that aims to combine scientific research, monitoring,
education, public awareness, capacity building and management, to
achieve effective conservation of the marine environment and
biodiversity. More information on Morigenos can be found at www.morigenos.org. The list of scientific publications by Morigenos can be seen here: Publications
Slovenian Dolphin Project is a long-term research, monitoring and conservation programme, focusing on bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus)
in Slovenian and adjacent waters in the northern Adriatic Sea since 2002. Research activities focus on dolphin distribution, abundance, social
structure, habitat use, feeding habits, fishery interactions and tourism
impact.
SummerDolphinResearchCamps
offer interested people to join Morigenos team for 10 days and participate in research activities. This
includes boat surveys, land watches, theodolite tracking,
photo-identification, behavioural observations, lectures and training.
Food and accommodation are provided at Morigenos research base. Anyone
above the age of 16 can participate,
regardless of nationality or field of expertise. No previous experience
is required. Apart from research activities, the participants share everyday
duties and chores with the team members.
Detailed information on SummerDolphinResearchCamps
can be found here: Research camps
Applications
There is no selection. Applications are treated on a "first-come, first-served" basis. Please send an e-mail to
morigenos@morigenos.org
for registration, preferred dates and possible questions.
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Tilen Genov
Morigenos - marine mammal research
and conservation society
Jarska cesta 36/a