Location: New Quay, Ceredigion, West Wales, U.K.

Language: English

Description of course: Courses consist of illustrated lectures and video presentations as well as headland watches and boat surveys aboard a local whale-watching vessel. There are two types of course: a weekend course for those with little previous knowledge or experience of cetaceans; and an extended 4-days course for those who already have some knowledge of cetacean watching. Both courses include lectures/videos on conservation issues facing UK cetaceans, species identification, and recommended survey methods for monitoring cetaceans. The extended course spend more time in practical sessions, and go more in depth to the species identification and the threats faced by UK cetaceans.

Duration: Weekend or 4 days

Indicative costs: Weekend course: £150 Organisations, £120 Individuals. 4-days course: £200 Organisations, £170 Individuals. Special price for Sea Watch Foundation members, unwaged participants (incl. students) and people sent by other charities.

Web site: http://www.seawatchfoundation.org.uk

Contact for additional information:
The Sea Watch Foundation
11 Jersey Road
Oxford 0X4 4RT, U.K.
Email: info@seawatchfoundation.org.uk