Dolphin and whale research trip
📍Spain / Italy Join scientific teams on local projects to protect dolphins and whales in the Mediterranean.
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Join local research teams to protect and study the behavior of whales, dolphins and turtles in the Mediterranean. The price you pay for your trip directly supports the research work and thus the protection of marine mammals in the Mediterranean.
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All experiences include accommodation and all activities. Travel to the project location must be organized by the participants themselves.
📍Ischia, Italy
Join the research vessel Jean Gab on the island of Ischia. Live with the crew (max. 6 people) on a sailing ship and help protect dolphins and whales.
Accommodation: You will spend the night on board the sailing ship in a shared sleeping area for 6 participants. Accommodation in a private cabin is possible for an extra charge.
Catering: The crew cooks together every day. Meal costs are not included and are shared at the end of the stay, approximately €30 per person per day.
7 days from 950 € per person
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📍Sotogrande, Spain
Experience dolphins up close & support their research. You will be at sea either every day or every two days. Max. two participants.
Accommodation: You will be accommodated in a private double room in an apartment near the harbor.
Catering: Snacks are included during the boat trips. Otherwise, you must organize your own meals.
7 days from 999 € per person
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📍Mallorca, Spain
Join our team in their “OASIS” research campaigns in the Serra de Tramuntana in the north of Mallorca, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and support research into dolphins and sea turtles and the fight against threats to their habitats, e.g. from ghost nets.
Accommodation: You will be accommodated in a shared room in a beautiful finca in the mountains. The finca fits up to 8 people. You will share the rooms with a maximum of 3 people. Private double rooms are available upon request.
Catering: All meals are included during your stay.
3 days from 499€ per person
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Activities
Your stay is dedicated to research activities. You will assist with data collection and animal identification. In Italy, sailing activities are also included. Participants and researchers take turns observing every hour until dolphins, whales or turtles are sighted. During the sightings: Filming, collecting behavioral data, recording sounds and taking photographs to identify the animals. The boat returns to the harbor in the evening.
Encounters
Studying dolphins, whales and turtles in their natural environment helps to understand important conservation issues. After the expedition, you will have useful knowledge of field research techniques. You will not only learn about cetaceans, their environment, research and conservation, but also about yourself, teamwork and meaningful encounters.
Impact
By participating in one of the programs, you contribute directly to the protection of whales and dolphins in the Mediterranean. Your trip price finances the valuable research work to establish new protected areas. Supporting the collection of data makes it possible to identify critical habitats and propose conservation measures.
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Who can take part?
No previous experience is required to help the researchers with the recordings. Your tasks consist of data collection and sailing activities. Any help is welcome and there is a suitable task for every age and gender. You should have a basic level of physical fitness and be able to work in high temperatures and in the open air. If you have a physical or mental disability, participation is possible by prior arrangement with the project coordinators.
Which tasks can I expect?
In addition to the research work, everyone on board (participants and team members) is expected to help with the daily chores, e.g. shopping, washing up and general maintenance of the boat. Exceptions are the skipper, who will cook, and the first researcher, who cannot take evening shifts as he/she has to check the data collected during the day. At the end of the trip, everyone has to help clean the boat.
Can I get seasick?
The gentle to rough waves of the Italian Mediterranean not only test the endurance of the ship, but also the well-being of the crew. Seasickness, known as the unpleasant feeling of dizziness caused by the constant motion of the sea, can affect even the most experienced sailor. If you are prone to it, please be prepared and take appropriate medication.
How do I get there?
You must organize your own travel arrangements. However, all project locations are easy to reach by public transport. The socialbnb team will be happy to help you with your planning.
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