If you're looking for a hands-on field experience that brings together ecology, the sea, and scientific technologies, the "Sardinia Ecology Summer School" might be exactly what you're looking for (https://fb.watch/FOty9J-ocZ/).

Organized by the Institute for Field Research (IFR) in collaboration with MareTerra (https://www.mareterra-erc.org/en), the program offers an intensive training experience along the northwestern coast of Sardinia, where you will:
- go out at sea to monitor dolphins and collect behavioral data,
- analyze marine soundscapes and work with bioacoustic tools,
- study how tourism, fisheries, and other human activities influence coastal ecosystems,
- collaborate with researchers and fellow students from different countries.

Beyond the scientific activities, the experience allows you to immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the Porto Conte Regional Park and the Capo Caccia–Isola Piana Marine Protected Area, discover local culture, and build skills that are valuable for both academic and professional paths.

- Program period: online in May; field activities from June 1 to 13, 2026.
- Credits: 4 semester credits (6 quarter credits).
- Location: Alghero, Sardinia.

You can explore the full program description on the IFR website. Please visit: 
Italy: Sardinia Ecology - Institute for Field Research

Sardinia Ecology Summer School - IFR & MareTerra ODV

Gabriella La Manna, PhD
President and Science Director at MareTerra ODV

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