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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 [email protected] for registration, preferred dates and possible questions. ********************************************* Tilen Genov Morigenos - marine mammal research and conservation society Jarska cesta 36/a SI-1000 Ljubljana Slovenia [email protected] www.morigenos.org
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