This 6‐day sailing expedition in Italy focuses on marine conservation and offers training in sailing and research skills.
Responsibilities
* Record and monitor dolphin behavior, positions, group size, surface activity and acoustic vocalizations.
* Collect data on other marine species (sea turtles, tuna, swordfish, fish schools, mantas, moonfish, marine birds).
* Assist in research activities aboard the vessel, following project schedules and conditions.
* Participate in daily sailing operations and learn basic rigging techniques (steering, hoisting, striking sails, working with sheets, halyards, compass and courses).
Benefits
* Hands‐on marine conservation experience aboard a floating laboratory.
* Training in sailing and rigging basics.
* Exposure to Mediterranean marine ecosystems and Italian culture.
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