Marine Mammal Research and Conservation – Internship Opportunity in Greece
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Event
In Sámos (Greece)
Collaborate in the conservation of marine species!
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Type
Event
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Level
Intermediate
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Location
Sámos (Greece)
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Duration
6 Months
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Start date
Different dates available
The eastern Aegean region is a habitat of a great diversity of marine mammals that are at risk of extinction or deficient in research data. That is why this habitat urgently needs protection from the numerous anthropogenic threats. Bearing in mind the importance of this matter, Emagister presents in its educational catalog a complete program that helps meet these objectives. This is the Marine Mammal Research and Conservation, taught by the Archipelagos Center, Institute of Marine Conservation.
The goal of Archipelagos is to better understand and control the structure of the habitat and the activity of the cetacean population around the East Aegean islands. The main objective is to implement marine protected areas to support conservation and management policies for the protection of the biodiversity of these species.
You can enter this exciting project of conservation of marine species, monitoring them, studying their behavior and carrying out work and surveys for data collection. These are just some of the exciting tasks and activities you can do.
Request more information about this program on the Emagister website to find out all the details you need. If you are passionate about animal life and its conservation ... do not miss this opportunity!
Important information
Documents
- Field Course Leaflet
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About this course
The goal of the Archipelagos marine mammal research team is to monitor the regional status of marine mammal populations and their habitats in the Eastern Aegean, a region where data relating to these species is largely deficient. By gathering knowledge on species populations and their respective threats, the research team identifies critical habitats that are especially susceptible to human and environmental impacts.
• At least one year of college or university studies in the fields of marine, ecological, environmental sciences and/or veterinary science
• Capacity for accurate and consistent data collection and analysis
• Comfortable working under low supervision as well as leading a project independently
• Ability to write scientific reports and papers
• Ability to work both individually and as part of a dynamic, multi-cultural, multidisciplinary team
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• High standard of work
• Fluency in English
• At least one year of college or university studies in the fields
of marine, ecological, environmental sciences and/or
veterinary science
• Capacity for accurate and consistent data collection and
analysis
• Comfortable working under low supervision as well as
leading a project independently
• Ability to write scientific reports and papers
• Ability to work both individually and as part of a dynamic,
multi-cultural, multidisciplinary team
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• High standard of work
• Fluency in English
• Sincere desire to work towards Archipelagos’ conservation
efforts
• Motivation to live in a small island community
Archipelagos’ research bases and stations in the eastern Aegean Sea, on the islands of Samos and Lipsi.
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Course rating
Recommended
Centre rating
Anonymus Intern
Subjects
- Monitoring
- Ecology
- Biodiversity
- Team Training
- Conservation
- Marine conservation
- Marine Biology
- Biology Science
- Cetacean presence
- Aegean marine life
- Data
- Cetacean abundance
- Marine debris
- Marine vessels
- Focal group
- Fishing activities
- Land surveys
- Photo-ID network
- Hydrophone
- Acoustic data
Course programme
Our current work includes the following activities:
- Conducting boat-based surveys to collect data on cetacean abundance, distribution and behavior.
- Conducting land-based surveys to collect data on cetacean behavior and distribution without interacting with them.
- Collecting data about different types of marine vessels, their distance from the focal group, fishing activities and marine debris during the boat and land surveys.
- Assessing the populations of resident, transient and seasonal cetaceans through photo-ID.
- Developing an online photo-ID network.
- Using a hydrophone to collect acoustic data.
- Creating GIS maps to pinpoint critical habitats and understand the factors threatening them.
- Delivering first aid to the animals, rescuing them, performing necropsies and collecting data related to stranded individuals (e.g. cetaceans, seals and sea turtles).
Additional information
Living expenses (shared accommodation, all meals, wi-fi)
Use of equipment & research boats
Transport for working purposes
Greek language lessons
Students and recent graduates are advised to explore possible funding through their universities, by getting in touch with the Finance / International Relations / Placement/ Erasmus+ Offices at their Universities or other relevant grant providing organizations in their region.
Travelling costs are NOT included and are covered by the participant.
Marine Mammal Research and Conservation – Internship Opportunity in Greece