Summer Dolphin Research Camps in Slovenia

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Morigenos – marine mammal research and conservation society is organizing Summer Dolphin Research Camps in July and August 2006, where you can assist in the research programme of the Slovenian Dolphin Project.

Morigenos is a non-profit non-governmental organization from Slovenia, dedicated to cetaceans (whales, dolphins and porpoises), other marine mammals and the preservation of the marine environment.
More information on Morigenos can be found at www.morigenos.org .

Slovenian Dolphin Project is a long-term study on the biology, ecology and conservation of bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) in the Slovenian Sea and surrounding waters, carried out since 2002 by Morigenos.

The main objectives of the project are:

to acquire basic information on the biology and ecology of bottlenose dolphins in Slovenian Sea and the surrounding waters;
to identify main negative factors affecting bottlenose dolphins in the area;
to inform and educate the public and to raise public awareness;
to recommend appropriate measures for dolphin conservation to management bodies;
to preserve natural treasures of our sea;
to promote a precautious exploitation of the sea;
to promote sustainable development;
to effectively protect cetaceans and their environment.

Summer Dolphin Research Camps offer people to join Morigenos team for 8 days and participate in its research activities. The camps include fieldwork, lectures, visits of natural monuments, etc. 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. These duties are cooking, washing up and general maintainance of the research centre.
Out in the field, the participants help searching for dolphins, collecting data and possible data sorting and analysis later.
Detailed information on Summer Dolphin Research Camps can be found at www.morigenos.org -> "Research camps".

Food, accommodation and fee

Participants will be accommodated in Morigenos' research centre (sleeping, cooking and working facility). They must arrange their own travel to and from Morigenos base. The participation fee is 230 EUR.

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. Detailed information can also be found at www.morigenos.org -> "Research camps".

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Tilen Genov

Morigenos - marine mammal research
and conservation society
Jarska cesta 36/a
1000 Ljubljana
Slovenia
morigenos@morigenos.org
www.morigenos.org