Since 1990 the Tethys Research Institute organises courses dedicated to those who are willing to contribute to research and conservation campaigns in the Mediterranean Sea. The courses are either boat-based (Pelagos Sanctuary) or land-based (Ionian Greece). Participants are involved in activities including data collection at sea with advanced methodologies, and informal lectures by experienced researchers. Information can be found under "Whale and dolphin field courses" at: <http://www.tethys.org> An idea of the settings is given by extensive Photo Albums. Background by Tethys is documented inter alia in the Publications section. _________________________________ Giovanni Bearzi, Ph.D. bearzi@inwind.it President, Tethys Research Institute Viale G.B Gadio 2, 20121 Milano, Italy tel. +39 0272001947; fax +39 0286995011 http://www.tethys.org/ http://www.tethys.org/giovanni_bearzi.htm _________________________________