Morigenos - marine mammal research and conservation society from
Slovenia=
will
be organizing Summer Dolphin Research Camps this summer.

We invite those interested to participate in research activities of
Morig=
enos
and thus help carrying out our studies.

The project aims at investigating the population of bottlenose dolphins
inhabiting Slovenian Sea and the surrounding waters (northern Adriatic
Se=
a).

The project is primarily collecting data on photo-identification, which
p=
rovides
information on population size, distribution, abundance, home range and
m=
ovement
patterns of bottlenose dolphins in the area.
Moreover, the project is collecting preliminary data on interactions
betw=
een
dolphins and human activities, fisheries and traffic in particular.

The main objectives of the project are:

- to estimate the size of a bottlenose dolphin population, inhabiting
Slo=
venian
sea and surrounding areas;
- to estimate the home range of the population;
- to assess population trends;
- to study habitat use;
- to study movement patterns;
- to study site fidelity;
- to study social structure;
- to study human impact on dolphins (fishery, traffic, pollution, etc.);
- to identify main negative factors affecting the dolphins in the area;
- to inform and educate the public and to raise public awareness;
- to recommend appropriate measures for dolphin conservation to
managemen=
t=20
bodies;
- to preserve natural treasures of our sea;
- to promote a precautious exploitation of marine environment;
- to promote sustainable development.


Publications:

Genov, T., Kotnjek, P., Hribar, A., Kolari=C4=8D, K. In press. FIRST
PHOTO-IDENTIFICATION DATA OF BOTTLENOSE DOLPHINS (TURSIOPS TRUNCATUS) IN
SLOVENIA. European Research on Cetaceans 18.

Zucca, P., Di Guardo, G., Francese, M., Scaravelli, D., Genov, T.,
Mazzat=
enta,
A. 2004. CAUSE DI SPIAGGIAMENTO IN 4 GRAMPI (GRAMPUS GRISEUS) RINVENUTI
L=
UNGO LE
COSTE DEL NORD ADRIATICO. LVIII Convegno Nazionale della Societ=C3=A0
Ita=
liana delle
Scienze Veterinarie, Grado 22-25 Settembre 2004, p. 71.=20

Genov, T., Fortuna, C. M. 2005. TOWARDS THE DEFINITION OF THE NORTHERN
AD=
RIATIC
BOTTLENOSE DOLPHIN (TURSIOPS TRUNCATUS) HOME RANGE. 19th Annual
Conferenc=
e of
the European Cetacean Society, 2-7 April 2005, La Rochelle, France.

Mazzatenta, A., Scaravelli, D., Genov, T., Zucca, P. 2005. AGING AND
MORT=
ALITY
IN BOTTLENOSE DOLPHINS (TURSIOPS TRUNCATUS) AND RISSO'S DOLPHINS
(GRAMPUS
GRISEUS) FOUND BEACHED ASHORE ALONG THE ADRIATIC SEA COAST OF ITALY AND
SLOVENIA. 19th Annual Conference of the European Cetacean Society, 2-7
Ap=
ril
2005, La Rochelle, France.


Research camps will be organized in July and August 2005 (5 stages),
each=
camp
lasting 8 days. Number of participants is limited.
No experience is required to participate in the camp. The participants
wi=
ll gain
experience in research methods for studying bottlenose dolphins in the
wi=
ld.
They will get insight into methods of photo-identification, collection
of=
data
from land observation points and boats, and they will gain knowledge in
c=
etacean
biology and conservation issues.

The participation fee is 170 EURO. This includes
- accommodation at the research center;=20
- food (breakfast, lunch, dinner) and beverages (not including alcohol);
- electricity, water, etc.
- transportations along the Slovenian coast during the camp (fuel for
the=
=20
vehicle);=20
- boat trips (gasoline and oil) and other fieldwork expenses;
- lectures and training by the Morigenos team;
- guidance;=20
- visits of several cultural and natural monuments;
- personal injury insurance;
- certificate of attendance.

Participants must arrange their own transportation to and from the
resear=
ch=20
base.

Detailed information can be found on Morigenos' website
(www.morigenos.or=
g) ->
"Research camps" or through e-mail (morigenos@...).

We hope to see some of you here!

Best regards,

Tilen Genov

Morigenos - marine mammal research
and conservation society
Jarska cesta 36/a=20
1000 Ljubljana
Slovenia
phone: +386 1 541 07 45
mobile: +386 70 943 266
e-mail: morigenos@...
website: www.morigenos.org

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