Dear all,
apologies for cross-posting.
You can still join Morigenos Dolphin Research Courses that will take place from
June to September in Slovenia.
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Dolphin Research Courses in Slovenia, north Adriatic Sea
Morigenos – Slovenian Marine Mammal Society is announcing Dolphin Research
Courses in Slovenia (north Adriatic Sea), where interested individuals can
assist in the bottlenose dolphin and loggerhead turtle long-term research and
conservation programme. For the 11th year in a row, the courses will be taking
place in June, July, August and September 2013.
Morigenos is a small research NGO that aims to combine scientific research,
monitoring, education, public awareness, capacity building and management, to
achieve effective conservation of the marine environment and biodiversity. More
information about Morigenos work and its track record can be found at
www.morigenos.org. The list of publications by Morigenos can be seen here:
Publications.
Slovenian Dolphin Project is a long-term research, monitoring and conservation
programme, established in 2002 and focusing on bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops
truncatus) in Slovenian and adjacent waters in the north Adriatic Sea.
Bottlenose dolphins can be found in the area year-round and about 130
individuals have been photo-identified over the past 10 years. Research
activities focus on dolphin distribution, abundance, behaviour, social
structure, habitat use, feeding habits, fishery interactions and tourism
impact, and aim to provide the scientific baseline for effective conservation
of dolphins and their habitat. This research has been the basis for the
implementation of Natura 2000 for bottlenose dolphins in Slovenia. Apart from
dolphins, the research team also undertakes research on loggerheard turtles
(Caretta caretta), which visit this area between April and October.
Morigenos Research Courses offer interested people to join the research team
for 10 days and participate in research activities. This includes boat surveys,
land-based watches, theodolite tracking, photo-identification and behavioural
observations. All the necessary training is provided through lectures,
practical work in the field, and short workshops. Food and accommodation are
included. Anyone above the age of 16 can participate, regardless of
nationality, academic background or previous experience.
This course enables you to participate in day-to-day research activities, as
well as obtain background knowledge of marine mammal science, marine biology
and conservation. It is equally suitable for students pursuing a career in
marine mammal science and for those without an academic interest in this topic.
By the end of this course, you will:
- have a better understanding of current issues in marine mammal and turtle
conservation;
- obtain an overview of different methods for studying marine mammals in the
wild;
- acquire practical experience of pleasures and frustrations of marine mammal
field research.
Detailed information, dates and costs can be found here: Morigenos Research
Courses
Applications
There is no selection. Applications are treated on a "first-come, first-served"
basis.
Please send an e-mail to morigenos(at)morigenos.org for registration or
questions.
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Ana Hace
Morigenos - Slovenian Marine Mammal Society
Kidricevo nabrezje 4
6330 Piran
Slovenia
www.morigenos.org
www.facebook.org/morigenos
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