Location: Patmos Island, Dodecanes, Ikaria Island, Greece

Language: English

Description of course: The course can be used for both Master and PhD data acquisition, and other related degrees. It focuses on studies of the behavioural ecology, abundance, and conservation of dolphin and whale species in the eastern Aegean Sea. Possible fields of work: visual and acoustic assessment of cetacean species abundance during dedicated boat-based surveys; visual assessment of cetacean species abundance using ‘platforms of opportunity'; visual assessment of cetacean species abundance from land-based observation points; passive acoustic monitoring of special areas of interest using autonomous hydrophone systems; computer-based monitoring of acoustic recordings using spectrographic software; visual and acoustic monitoring of human activities in the marine environment.

Duration: 3 to 12 months (can be extended if necessary)

Facilities: research boat

Indicative costs: €400/month including accommodation and food; €250/month without accommodation and food

Conditions for participation: Recent graduates and students in the fields of biology, environmental science or related fields.

Web site:
http://www.archipelago.gr/en/viewpage.asp?page=participation_trainingplacement.html&t=Training%20Placement

Contact person for additional information:
Catriona Lynch
Archipelagos Institute
P.O. Box 1 Kastanies
83 301 Rahes, Ikaria, Greece
E-mail: info@archipelago.gr