Location: Patmos Island, Dodecanes, Greece

Language: English

Description of course: The course focuses on the biology and conservation of marine mammals in the Aegean Sea, and the methods to study them in the field. Weather permitting, boat-based surveys will be conducted on all days during the course. Participants will gain first-hand experience in the ongoing field studies and conservation work of the Archipelagos Institute. Combined with informational seminars and lectures, they will be trained in relevant research techniques, including bioacoustics, photo-identification of cetacean species in mark-recapture analysis, behavioural sampling, and application of GIS databases with demonstrational computer workshops.

Duration: 7 days

Facilities: Research vessel, laboratory and accommodations on the island

Indicative costs: €580/week

Conditions for participation: Age 18+

Web site: http://www.archipelago.gr/en/viewpage.asp?page=fieldcourses/Marinemammals.html

Contact person for additional information:
Frank Veit
Archipelagos Institute
Poste Restante
85500 Patmos, Greece
E-mail: frank@archipelago.gr