Location: Tobermory, Isle of Mull, West Scotland, U.K.

Language: English

Description of course: There are 2 courses: weekend and 9-12 days research. Weekend courses: one day on board on the research sailing vessel covering practical marine survey methods, the second day lectures. 9/12 days research: entirely based on board on the research sailing vessel, helping to undertake a range of monitoring activities. Surveys are mainly aimed at understanding distribution, relative abundance and habitat preferences of cetaceans in the area. Research techniques include a combination of visual and acoustic methods to monitor for cetaceans and photo-identification.

Duration: 2, 9 or 12 days

Facilities: Research vessel and education centre

Indicative costs: £186/Weekend; £695/9 days; £795/12 days

Conditions for participation: Age 18+; good level of English and basic computing skills

Web site: http://www.whaledolphintrust.co.uk/

Contact person for additional information:
Fiona Quarmby
28 Main Street
Tobermory, Isle of Mull PA75 6NU, U.K.
E-mail: volunteercoordinator@hwdt.org