Dear Colleagues,

We are pleased to announce the third edition of the Whale Research & Ocean Monitoring Internship hosted by Naturalist – Science & Tourism on Faial Island, Azores, Portugal | The North Atlantic Whale and Shark Sanctuary & Hope Spot with more than 28 cetacean species recorded.

This is a unique opportunity to join a vibrant academic environment and gain hands-on experience in cetacean and ocean monitoring www.naturalist.pt/azoreswhaleschool

Program Details

• When: Weekly sessions (Monday to Saturday) between 16 March and 15 October (except 1 July–7 September). Minimum stay: one week 

• Background / Eligibility: All levels welcome; English required; minimum age 18+.

• Included every week:
  
  

• +4 Whale & Dolphin Expeditions (boat-based surveys) with data collection. 

• Special Talks on cetacean biology, ocean monitoring field methods and new findings. 

• Land-Based Survey and Lab Work (coastal monitoring or lab data analysis).
  
  

• You will achieve:
  
  

• Work directly with large whales and delphinids

• Learn main field techniques: ID, ethology, acoustic, photo-ID, and more.

• Support monitoring and conservation efforts on North Atlantic Cetaceans

• Academic Environment:
  All activities are supervised by resident PhD researchers affiliated with the University of Lisbon and the University of the Azores. Participants collaborate with ongoing monitoring and research programs. naturalist
  
  

• Costs, Accommodation & Meals:
  The teaching program has a weekly fee. This does not include accommodation and meals. However, a variety of options and restaurants are available within walking distance.
  
  

• Location & Contact:
  Base: Cais de Santa Cruz, Loja A1, 9900-026 Horta, Faial Island, Azores, Portugal
  Website: www.naturalist.pt/azoreswhaleschool
  Email: contact@naturalist.pt

Our team is glad to welcome all applications from motivated individuals interested in cetology, marine research and conservation.

Naturalist regards from the Azores