Changing the way we view whales and dolphins facebook twitter

Sign in / Register

Register
close

Morigenos Summer Research Camps | Dolphin Watching

Morigenos aims at combining scientific research, education, public awareness, capacity building and management, to achieve effective conservation of the marine environment. We would like you to take part in our mission. Actively participate in bottlenose dolphin research. Observe loggerhead turtles and marine birds in their natural environment. Meet people from other parts of the world. And more. Join us! Slovenian Dolphin Project is a long-term research, monitoring and conservation programme, focusing on bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) in Slovenian and adjacent waters. It is the first systematic and long-term study of any cetaceans (whales, dolphins and porpoises) in Slovenia. Research activities aim to provide the scientific baseline for effective conservation of dolphins and their habitat, by monitoring their trends and identifying the main threats affecting the animals. During the Summer Dolphin Research Camps, we will monitor the presence of dolphins in the study area and collect data on their movements, behaviour, interactions with fisheries and photo-identification. Daily surveys are conducted from boats and from land observation points. Apart from dolphin research, we also collect data on loggerhead turtles (Caretta caretta).

Months

June • July • August • September

Duration

Multi-day

Vessel types

Rigid inflatable

Times and prices

 

Camp Arrival Departure Number of days Place availability
Participation fee*
1 23 Jun 2014

2 Jul    2014

10 Available 400 €
2

7 Jul   2014

16 Jul  2014 10 Available 400 €
3 21 Jul 2014 30 Jul  2014 10 Available 400 €
4 7 Avg  2014 16 Avg 2014 10 Available 400 €
5 20 Avg 2014 29 Avg 2014 10 Available 400 €
6 4 Sep 2014 13 Sep 2014 10 Available 400 €

* We reserve the right to change the fee.


Price includes:

  • accommodation at Morigenos research base;
  • all meals and soft drinks (breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks);
  • water and electricity;
  • fieldwork;
  • scientific lectures, guidance and training;
  • scientific supervision;
  • visits of natural monuments and other sites;
  • visit to the Aquarium Piran;
  • personal insurance;
  • certificate of attendance.

Price does not include:
  • Travel costs of participants are not included in the fee. You need to make your own travel arrangements to get to us and from us.
  • Potential personal expenses: restaurants, bars, souvenirs, alcoholic drinks, telephone, internet.

 

 

 

About our skippers and naturalist guides

The project is coordinated by a qualified team, composed of various team members. One or two researchers will be in charge of fieldwork and general project coordination, while research assistants and project participants will help in all aspects of the project. One or two members of the team may help coordinate research activities without actually being in the field. For more information please visit Morigenos summer research camps

 

 

Facilities

Deck with 360?vision • Naturalist guide(s) as well as skipper • Onboard research • Posters / displays / maps • Public participation in research • Reading material available • Snacks / drinks • Swim / snorkel included • Use a code of conduct

We frequently

See leaping dolphins • Watch dolphins only

Ocean Dolphins

Bottlenose Dolphin

Other wildlife and points of interest

Loggerhead turtles, marine birds, tunas and jellyfish.

Address
Kidričevo nabrežje 4
Town / City
Piran
State / County
Zip / Postcode
6330
Country
Slovenia
Website
Tel
+386 31 77 10 77
Email
Click to browse all boats
 
2013 Responsible Whale Watch Partnership:Click here to read more about the partnership