Dolphins, whales, monk seals and turtle conservation
Project name:
Archipelagos (2)
Project purpose:
Dolphins, whales, monk seals and turtle conservation
Project activities:
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animal interaction
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animal rehabilitation
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community awareness
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data collection/analysis
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habitat restoration/management
Weekly cost (approx USD):
$
185
Direct benefits you gain:
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cultural integration
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data/statistical skills
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field research skills
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remote scenic location
Noteworthy conservation points:
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development goals (supporting local community)
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publishes peer-reviewed science
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publishes work
Wild Sun Rescue Center
Accommodation:
Shared accommodation in the research centre/research vessel
When does the project run?
Facilities:
accommodation included, food included, wifi, refillable drinking water, electricity, toilet (western)
How long can I stay?
Requirements:
Details of the day-to-day life on the project:
Minimum duration of 3 months is highly recommended for all volunteers/interns, but placements can be up to a year long.
The main goals of our research are:
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Monitoring the habitat use, abundance and distribution of cetaceans, Mediterrenean monk seals and sea turtles.
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Studying the population structure and its dynamics.
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Studying the behavior through visual and acoustic data.
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Investigating the impact of major threats, such as fishing and tourism, on the cetacean behavior.
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Our current work includes the following activities:
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Conducting boat-based surveys to collect data on cetacean abundance, distribution and behavior.
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Conducting land-based surveys to collect data on cetacean behavior and distribution without interacting with them.
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Collecting data about different types of marine vessels, their distance from the focal group, fishing activities and marine debris during the boat and land surveys.
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Assessing the populations of resident, transient and seasonal cetaceans through photo-ID.
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Developing an online photo-ID network.
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Using a hydrophone to collect acoustic data.
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Creating GIS maps to pinpoint critical habitats and understand the factors threatening them.
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Delivering first aid to the animals, rescuing them, performing necropsies and collecting data related to stranded individuals (e.g. cetaceans, seals and sea turtles).
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