Research Assistant for Cetacean Species

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1 - 4 weeks  ·  Alder 17 - 50+

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Højdepunkter

  • Join us on our long-term project focusing on the ecology, behaviour, feeding habits and conservation of the cetacean species.
  • Be part in the conservation of our environment and help us to preserve our treasure!
  • Gain experience in marine life conservation!

Højdepunkter

  • Join us on our long-term project focusing on the ecology, behaviour, feeding habits and conservation of the cetacean species.
  • Be part in the conservation of our environment and help us to preserve our treasure!
  • Gain experience in marine life conservation!
  • Experience life in a vessel!
  • Meet fellow volunteers from around the globe!


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    Alder 17+
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    50+

    Om programmet

    FRom mid May to the end of September participants will be involved in the research on cetaceans living in the vessel "Pelagos sanctuary".

    The Cetacean Sanctuary Research (CSR) — established in 1990 — is a long-term project focusing on the ecology, behaviour, feeding habits and conservation of the cetacean species living in the Pelagos Sanctuary. Eight different species of whales and dolphins live in the Pelagos Sanctuary in the ...

    Om programmet

    The Cetacean Sanctuary Research (CSR) — established in 1990 — is a long-term project focusing on the ecology, behaviour, feeding habits and conservation of the cetacean species living in the Pelagos Sanctuary. Eight different species of whales and dolphins live in the Pelagos Sanctuary in the north-western Mediterranean: striped dolphins, sperm whales, fin whales and bottlenose dolphins are the most common marine mammals.

    Our cruises are quite different from simple whale watching.

    Every day will be spent at sea as long as the weather conditions allow it.  You will be involved in various research activities, from sighting shifts during the day to night watches, in case weather and sea conditions are good enough to spend the night in the open sea.

    You also help the researchers collecting scientific data, including geographic location of sightings, dive durations, behaviour, group size and composition. In some cases, faecal and prey samples are also collected in order to obtain information on dietary habits of fin whales and sperm whales.

    Researchers and project participants often listen to vocalisations recorded in the field and help in the processing of digital photos of cetaceans sighted, in order to recognise different individuals.

    Lectures on cetacean biology and conservation are also given by the researchers. The skipper is always eager to answer questions about navigation and sailing techniques.

    No previous experience.

    Participants must also be willing to share housekeeping duties and space on the boat. The contributions of the participants over the years represented the main funding source for our research.

    Research is conducted on board our research vessel “Pelagos”, departing weekly from Sanremo(Italy), from May to October.

    “Pelagos” is a two-masts motorsailer used for the research with citizen-science participants in the cetacean Sanctuary. The spacious and very comfortable Tethys boat is managed according to the rules of responsible tourism; it is equipped with sophisticated instrumentation used for navigation and the collection of scientific data. “Pelagos” has two masts and can sail and manoeuvre by means of a fully electronic system, that can be switched to manual at any time. An inflatable craft is sometimes used to get closer to the animals. Since 2012 the vessel is cleaned only with eco-friendly detergents (organic,non-toxic and biodegradable), kindly provided by Biolù..


    Typisk dag

    In a typical day we wake-up between 7:00 and 8:00 AM, depending on circumstances. We will depart after breakfast and spend the day navigating and conducting research. Both researchers and participants will be assigned sighting shifts in order to ensure constant sighting effort.   In some ...

    Typisk dag

    In a typical day we wake-up between 7:00 and 8:00 AM, depending on circumstances. We will depart after breakfast and spend the day navigating and conducting research. Both researchers and participants will be assigned sighting shifts in order to ensure constant sighting effort.   In some cases, when weather conditions are optimal, a night may be spent at sea for research purposes. However, less favourable conditions will force us to spend the night in the harbour or in a sheltered bay. Once sighted, cetaceans may be followed for up to several hours, while a series of variables and information is recorded. 

    During the day, there is also time to relax when you are not on shift, and sometimes even stop for a swim break, and learn basic navigation skills from the skipper. 

    One must always bear in mind that flexibility is essential in order to participate to research activities such as this one. Please note that since weather and sea conditions favorable for cetacean sighting and data collection (lack of wind and flat sea) are not the same that allow sailing, the boat normally does not use sails and proceeds with the engine on.


    Fritidsaktiviteter

    In case of unfavourable weather or harsh sea conditions, the boat stays in the harbour or in a sheltered bay. This is not only for the safety of the crew but also because it is not possible to conduct valuable fieldwork in rough seas. Participants may decide to stay on board assisting the ...

    Fritidsaktiviteter

    In case of unfavourable weather or harsh sea conditions, the boat stays in the harbour or in a sheltered bay. This is not only for the safety of the crew but also because it is not possible to conduct valuable fieldwork in rough seas. Participants may decide to stay on board assisting the researchers with data analysis and computer work (e.g. photo-identification of cetaceans) and attending the lectures held by the staff, or they may visit the surrounding area. Along the “Riviera” there are many nice villages for shopping and sightseeing.

    Some places of interest:
    Sanremo (sometimes spelled San Remo) is a city with about 57,000 inhabitants on the Mediterranean coast of western Liguria. San Remo enjoys special weather conditions throughout the year due to its vicinity to the Mediterranean Sea and the presence of the Maritime Alps,
    making it one of the most attractive tourist destinations on the Italian Riviera. There are two tourist harbours: The old Porto Vecchio and the modern Portosole. There are many boutiques and local shops in the town centre. The colourful market, held on Tuesday and Saturday

    mornings in Piazza Eroi Sanremesi, is famous among the people living in the Italian and French Riviera.

    Monte Carlo, 43km from Sanremo is one of Europe's leading tourist resorts. If you plan to visit this city before or after boarding on Pelagos, you should not forget to visit the Monaco Cathedral, the Napoleon Museum, the Prince's Palace and the Oceanographic Museum. The Oceanographic Museum, created in 1910, is a monumental structure with an impressive façade towering above the sea. The museum houses remarkable collections of various marine species and a large section is dedicated to cetaceans.

    Nice is a city in southern France. A major tourist centre and a leading resort city on the French Riviera (Côte d'Azur), it is the historical capital of the County of Nice. It is situated roughly 55km from Sanremo. If you are planning to visit the city, you should not miss the Cours Saleya, with its colourful flower and food market and all its fantastic pedestrian streets for a spot of shopping. The Colline du Château, through the labyrinthine alleyways of Vieux Nice, offers a wonderful view of the city from the top. Nice also has excellent museums like the Matisse museum or the Mamac Museum of modern art.


    Krav

    Krav

    Minimumsalder: 17 år

    For at kunne deltage i programmet skal du være mindst 17 år gammel på programmets startdato.

    Sprogfærdigheder

    Du skal kunne tale Engelsk (basic level)

    Uddannelseskrav

    No previuos experience is request. In-depth information about the different aspects of cetacean research will be given during the week spent on board through interactive lectures and open discussions. på From High school to University niveau

    Nødvendige dokumenter

    You have to declare to be in good health, fit and steady on their legs by signing an application form you ill receive after your reservation

    Nationalitetsrestriktioner

    Ingen begrænsninger. Hjælpende hænder fra hele verden er velkomne.

    Andre færdigheder

    Children aged 12 to 15 y old can join us but have to be escorted by an adult. Young people 16-17 y old can come alone but the parent have to fill and sign specific application forms for the parental consent.

    Tidsforpligtelse

    Der er brug for din hjælpende hånd Tirsdag, Onsdag, Torsdag, Fredag og Lørdag

    Hvad er inkluderet

    Hvad er inkluderet

    Tjenester af Tethys Research Institute

    Included in the fee:

    • Food and beverages (breakfast, lunch and dinner, except for alcoholic and soft drinks) for the duration of the cruise
    • Accommodation on board
    • Mooring expenses in Sanremo harbour
    • 24h harbour showers
    • Electricity, water heating and cooking costs
    • Fuel for the research vessel and the inflatable craft
    • Lectures and training by Tethys researchers
    • Certificate of involvement in the Cetacean Sanctuary Research

    Indkvartering

    Research by Tethys in the Ligurian Sea is conducted from a comfortable vessel, "Pelagos" — a 21m motorsailer with two masts built in 1990. The deck is covered with teak wood and is particularly comfortable. Below deck, accommodation is entirely finished with teak. The comfortable dining room has leather seating, a music player, a computer with a large monitor, a bar and a fridge as well as air conditioning (for use in the harbour or when necessary). The galley is small but comfortable and equipped with three refrigerators. The kitchen is equipped with three fridges and is located in a separate cabin. 

     There are five cabins hosting up to 16 people (up to eleven participants, four researchers and the skipper): 2 four-bed cabins (one for the researchers), and a very large and comfortable cabin for 6 people (2 double and 2 single beds), and a small cabin at the bow with two single beds (for the skipper and one researcher). Each cabin has its own private bathroom, equipped with hot water. In order to preserve the boat’s wood panelling in the bathrooms and control the humidity levels below deck, it is our custom to take hot water showers on deck at the stern while navigating. Otherwise, we benefit from access to the showers in the harbour, 24/7 and free of charge for boat guests. 

    Project participants live and sleep on board Pelagos throughout the duration of the cruise, sharing the same cabins and bathrooms. Internet access is not available onboard, but there are Internet cafés in town.

    Mad og drikkevarer

    Before the arrival of the participants we go shopping so you can find on board pasta and rice, spell, couscous, legumes (chickpeas, lentils, peas etc), fresh vegetables such as zucchini, aubergines , tomatoes, potatoes, etc, eggs, cheeses and of course a lot of fruit. Large quantities of water sparkling and fresh water. We have on board also red and white wine and  beer.

    For breakfast you can choose milk (also soya and rice milk), the and coffee, yogurts , biscuits, cornflakes, crisp bread, bread, butter jam and honey, etc, depend on what you prefer.

    Everyday two participants and one researcher will cook breakfast, lunch and dinner and wash up. We will suggest you some recipe always considering the food requirement of  the participants (vegetarians, vegans) and also possibly allergies and intolerances but we encourage participants to prepare different recipes from their home countries and share them with the rest of the team.


    Hvad er IKKE inkluderet?

    Hvad er IKKE inkluderet?

    Afhentning i lufthavnen i Cote D'Azur Airport

    Afhentning i lufthavnen er heller ikke inkluderet i programgebyret.

    Internetadgang

    Beklager, ingen adgang på projektområdet

    Flybilletter

    Den nærmeste lufthavn er Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) i Nice. Vi hjælper dig med at finde billige flybilletter til Italien. FINDE BILLIGE FLYBILLETTER

    Rejseforsikring

    At rejse til udlandet er et eventyr, og det er altid bedst at være forberedt. Pludselig sygdom eller skade, aflysning eller tyveri - en rejseforsikring til Italien giver sikkerhed og er en fordel at have. FÅ ET TILBUD

    Vacciner

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    Oplysninger ved ankomst

    Cruises take place between mid-May and the end of September each year.

    Boarding on Monday around 6 pm  and disembark on Sunday around 11 am.

    Cruises available:  02 Sep,  16 sep, 30 Sep, 07 Oct.

    The research season is from May to September during the sunny and warm Mediterranean summer when the whales arrive in the area for feeding.

    Arrival on Monday afternoon and meeting on board the research boat, ice-breaking session, introduction to the project and presentation of all staff and team members, information about safety measures. 

    Tue-Sat: Visual and acoustic monitoring during navigation surveys in daylight hours; possible nights spent out at sea in favorable weather conditions; daily lectures. 

    Sunday: Pack-up, boat cleaning and departure.

    Children aged 12 to 15 y old can join us but have to be escorted by an adult.

    Young people 16-17 y old can come alone but the parent have to fill and sign specific application forms for the parental consent.


    Tilgængelighed
    Jan. Febr. Marts April Maj Jun Jul Aug. Sept. Okt. Nov. Dec.

    Programgebyrer

    1 uge (min. ophold) 1.257€
    2 uger 2.404€
    3 uger 3.601€
    4 uger (max. ophold) 4.569€
    Gennemsnitligt gebyr 1.199€/uge

    Programgebyrer

    1.199€ pr. uge 1 - 4 weeks Alder 17 - 50+

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    Duration

    1 - 4 weeks

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    Tethys Research Institute

    Brilliant 4.7 rating (8 feltrapporter)

    Non-profit - grundlagt i 1991

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    Adriana

    Spoken languages: Engelsk, Italiensk

    Om projektet

    A non-profit research organisation supporting marine conservation through science and and public awareness with a focus on large marine vertebrates

    Mød din vært

    The Tethys Research Institute is a non-profit research organisation supporting marine conservation through science and public awareness, founded in 1986 and headquartered at the Civic Aquarium of Milano, Italy. Tethys’ main goal is the conservation of the marine environment, achieved through the provision of scientific knowledge to conservation policy, the participation in the international conservation process, and public awareness. Over almost three decades of work, Tethys has generated one of the largest datasets on Mediterranean cetaceans and communicated the results of its research in hundreds of scientific publications. In 1991 Tethys was the first to conceive and propose the creation of an iconic protected area, the Pelagos Sanctuary for the Conservation of Mediterranean Marine Mammals, the world’s first to be established beyond national jurisdiction. Since 1987 Tethys has involved  thousands of people from all over the world as research volunteers in its conservation activities. Funding to Tethys derive from government and EC grants, private donors, and contributions from research volunteers. The work of Tethys is based on the collaboration of approximately 30 associates and assistants.

    Striving to increase scientific knowledge on ecological aspects of the marine environment, and on the threats to ocean health deriving from human activities, is the core business of the Tethys Research Institute.
    During its 30 years of operation Tethys has contributed substantively to the understanding of the ecology and conservation status of many species of marine vertebrates such as marine mammals and cartilaginous fishes, mostly in the Mediterranean Sea but also in the Red Sea and North Atlantic Ocean.

    Conserving the marine environment involves the management of human activities, and as such it is primarily a political process. Science has an important supporting role in such process, and Tethys has actively worked to provide robust scientific knowledge to marine conservation.
    Contributions include attracting decision-makers’ attention on emerging issues, such as collision with ships and effects of noise, proactive participation in the international conservation effort, and the proposal of place-based conservation measures such s marine protected areas.

    Whales and dolphins are being studied in their natural environment; Tethys runs two long-term projects which are open to the participation of the public: one in Italy, in the Pelagos Sanctuary of the Ligurian Sea (north western Mediterranean), and one in Greece, in the Eastern Ionian Sea.

    The Institute has conducted long-term studies on cetaceans in the Corso-Ligurian-Provencal basin, in the coastal waters of Greece and in the Adriatic Sea. Research has also been carried out investigating cetaceans in the Messina Strait and in several other Mediterranean and Atlantic areas, as well as aerial surveys in the seas around Italy.

    Research methods utilised by Tethys include the use of remote sensing and telemetry data, the combined use of laser range-finding binoculars and GPS to record the movements of whales, population studies based on distance sampling and photographic capture-recapture, bioacoustic research, behavioural sampling, remote collection of biopsy samples for genetic and toxicological analyses, and historical studies.

    The Institute holds vast photographic archives of cetacean images that have enabled the identification of over 1,500 individuals of eight Mediterranean species.

    With a core team of approximately 30 collaborators, the Tethys Research Institute has involved in its expeditions thousands of people from all over the world, and has developed a remarkable cetacean research and conservation network

    8 feltrapporter · rating4.7

    We have seen lots of dolphins doing amazing things. I would like to thank the IDP personnel for making this such a positive learning experience. It has re-charged my batteries and my students back home will greatly benefir from it ...
    My week with the IDP was an incredible experience – much better than expected and definitely far beyond my wildest dreams. I am deeply grateful for the opportunity of being part of this great ...
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    2017 at Coastal Dolphin Conservation

    Thank you so much for introducing me to the wonders of the Seas. Our oceans are a part of our planet that until recently I have had little time to explore. Your project has not only educated me on the issues in this breathtaking region but also on serious conservation issues worldwide. I will always ...
    Fran rating4.6

    2017 at Coastal Dolphin Conservation

    My expectations for this project were high, but it has exceeded them by miles! While I thought we would be allowed to help with the research, I never believed I would be as involved as we have been in data collection. I felt I was truly contributing to the research that will hopefully help to ...
    Glenda rating4.4

    2017 at Coastal Dolphin Conservation

    Learning about dolphins has been not just educational, but exciting! While I am not a scientist and have limited skills, it is a good feeling to be able to contribute to scientific research in some way. I hope many others have an experience as fulfilling as ...
    Jonas rating4.4

    2017 at Coastal Dolphin Conservation

    Not only did we get a good insight into the daily work of a marine researcher. We also got the privilege to be touched by the passion of the true heroes of Tethys, one of the organizations that stand between us and the total collapse of sea ...

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