Summer
Dolphin Research
Camps
in Slovenia
Morigenos – marine mammal research
and conservation society is organizing Summer
Dolphin Research
Camps in July, August
and September 2008, where you can assist in the research
programme of the Slovenian Dolphin
Project.
Morigenos is a non-profit non-governmental organization from
Slovenia, dedicated to cetacean research and conservation and to
the preservation of the marine environment.
More information on Morigenos can be found at www.morigenos.org
.
Slovenian Dolphin
Project is a long-term study on the biology, ecology and
conservation of bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops
truncatus) in the Slovenian waters and neighbouring areas
in the north Adriatic Sea, carried out since 2002 by Morigenos.
The
main objectives of the project are:
- to acquire basic
information on the biology and ecology of bottlenose dolphins
in the area;
- to identify main
negative factors affecting bottlenose dolphins in the area;
- to inform and
educate the public and to raise public awareness;
- to recommend
appropriate measures for dolphin
conservation to managers;
- to preserve
marine habitats and biodiversity;
- to promote a
precautious exploitation of the sea;
- to promote
sustainable development;
- to effectively
protect cetaceans and their environment.
Summer
Dolphin Research
Camps offer
people to join Morigenos team for 8 days and participate in its research
activities. The camps
include fieldwork (boat- and land-based), lectures, visits of
natural monuments, etc. 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. These duties are cooking, washing up and general
maintainance of the research
centre.
Out in the field, the participants help searching for dolphins,
collecting data and possibly in data sorting and analysis.
Detailed information on Summer
Dolphin Research
Camps can be found at www.morigenos.org
-> "Research camps".
Food, accommodation and fee
Participants will be accommodated in
Morigenos' research
centre (sleeping, cooking and working facility). They must arrange
their own travel to and from Morigenos base. The participation fee
is 230 EUR.
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. Detailed
information can also be found at www.morigenos.org
-> "Research camps".
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Tilen Genov
Morigenos - marine mammal research
and conservation society
Jarska cesta 36/a
1000 Ljubljana
Slovenia
morigenos@morigenos.org
www.morigenos.org
