Location: Genova, Italy

Language: Italian

Description of course: The course focuses on the role of cetaceans in marine ecosystems, particularly in the Mediterranean, to cetacean adaptation to life at sea and to their conservation problems. It includes theoretical lectures, lab work and experiences at sea.

Facilities: Laboratory, research boat

Indicative costs: Free for University of Genova students

Conditions for participation: The course is open to Biology students at the University of Genoa.

Web site: http://www.cima.unige.it/Menkab/il%20corso.html

Contact person for additional information:
Maurizio Wurtz
Dipartimento di Biologia (DIBIO)
Viale Benedetto XV, 5
16132 Genova, Italy
E-mail: wurtz-ge@unige.it