Dear list members,
apologies for cross-posting.
Summer
Dolphin
Research Courses in Slovenia
Morigenos – marine mammal research and conservation society
is organizing Summer Dolphin Research Camps in July, August and September 2010, where you can assist in the
research programme of the Slovenian Dolphin Project.
Morigenos is an independent, non-profit and non-governmental
organization, dedicated to the research and protection of cetaceans
(whales, dolphins and porpoises) and conservation of the marine
environment.
More information on Morigenos can be found at www.morigenos.org. The list of scientific publications by Morigenos can be seen at http://www.morigenos.org/index.php?path=Publications
Slovenian Dolphin Project
is a long-term research, monitoring and conservation programme, focusing on bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus)
in Slovenian and adjacent waters (north Adriatic) since 2002. Research
activities focus on dolphin distribution, abundance, social structure,
habitat use, feeding habits, fishery interactions and tourism impact.
Summer Dolphin Research Camps
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 Summer Dolphin Research Camps
can be found at http://www.morigenos.org/index.php?path=Raziskovalni_tabori_delfini
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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