Summer Dolphin Research Courses in Slovenia
Morigenos – marine mammal research and conservation society is organizing Summer Dolphin Research Camps in July, August and September 2011, where you can assist in the research programme of the Slovenian Dolphin Project. *Morigenos - marine mammal research and conservation society* is a scientific 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 on Morigenos can be found at www.morigenos.org. The list of scientific publications by Morigenos can be seen here: Publications<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 in the northern Adriatic Sea 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 here: Research camps <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 http://www.facebook.com/Morigenos
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