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6 Day Hands-on research with free-ranging wild bottlenose dolphins along the Emerald Coast, in North Sardinia Island, Italy.
(Dates arranged to suit student)

Included:

Dolphin research training

Certificate of attendance

Printed material and all associated field and laboratory costs

Accommodation in an apartment in Golfo Aranci.The apartment has a full kitchen (gas and electricity included) and a full set of cooking utensils. Foods of all kinds are available at the local supermarkets within walking distance at your own expense

About the Project
The project is based in the beautiful heritage fishing village of Golfo Aranci, on the coast of Sardinia. This area is a marine biologist's paradise and the dolphin behaviour you will witness is unsurpassed. Most of the Mediterranean species of whales and dolphins have been reported from these waters, making this study area one of the most interesting habitats for bottlenose dolphins in Europe.

The main purpose of this program is to contribute towards a more detailed understanding of the relationships between bottlenose dolphins and human activities. Bottlenose Dolphins are protected by European law, but in order to develop effective protection guidelines, education and research is necessary to find out much more about the dolphins, and the pressures they face.

You will assist with data collection and recording while on the boat, helping to locate and keep track of dolphin groups, recording sighting and behavioural data, collecting environmental information and recording sounds or photographic data.

Although this project focuses primarily on bottlenose dolphins, you will also experience the complex Mediterranean coastal ecosystem. This project provides invaluable exposure to boat based field work, dolphin research, training and mentoring in marine biology.

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6 day Dolphin research practical in Italy

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6 Day Hands-on research with free-ranging wild bottlenose dolphins along the Emerald Coast, in North Sardinia Island, Italy.
(Dates arranged to suit student)

£325 winter
£395 spring
£470 summer
£375 autumn

The Dolphin Research practical requires a minimum of 6 days, and - weather permitting - you will be out on the water at least during 4 days per week. This project is available for periods of one week between February and November. There are no “typical” days in the field, and all scheduled activities may be rotated according to weather, activity and location of the dolphins. Expect to wake up between 5:00 am (summer season) and 8:30 am depending on the activities scheduled, and to spend long days out on the boat. There may be some days of night observation on the boat looking at bottlenose dolphin nocturnal behaviour.

Included:

Dolphin research training
Certificate of attendance
Printed material and all associated field and laboratory costs
Accommodation in the volunteers apartment in Golfo Aranci.The apartment has a full kitchen (gas and electricity included) and a full set of cooking utensils. Foods of all kinds are available at the local supermarkets within walking distance at your own expense

Not included:

Travel Costs
Successful applicants will be responsible for their transportation to and from the research camp on Golfo Aranci (Sardinia, Italy).
Personal medical and travel insurance for the duration of your placement – please note, this must include cover for repatriation. You will be working in the vicinity of wild animals so please check with your insurance provider as you may require particular insurance.