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Dear all, apologies for cross-posting. 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 Morigenos 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 Sea). The project is primarily collecting data on photo-identification, which provides information on population size, distribution, abundance, home range and movement patterns of bottlenose dolphins in the area. Moreover, the project is collecting preliminary data on interactions between 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 Slovenian 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 management 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., Kolarič, 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., Mazzatenta, A. 2004. CAUSE DI SPIAGGIAMENTO IN 4 GRAMPI (GRAMPUS GRISEUS) RINVENUTI LUNGO LE COSTE DEL NORD ADRIATICO. LVIII Convegno Nazionale della Società Italiana delle Scienze Veterinarie, Grado 22-25 Settembre 2004, p. 71. Genov, T., Fortuna, C. M. 2005. TOWARDS THE DEFINITION OF THE NORTHERN ADRIATIC BOTTLENOSE DOLPHIN (TURSIOPS TRUNCATUS) HOME RANGE. 19th Annual Conference of the European Cetacean Society, 2-7 April 2005, La Rochelle, France. Mazzatenta, A., Scaravelli, D., Genov, T., Zucca, P. 2005. AGING AND MORTALITY 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 April 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 will gain experience in research methods for studying bottlenose dolphins in the wild. They will get insight into methods of photo-identification, collection of data from land observation points and boats, and they will gain knowledge in cetacean biology and conservation issues. The participation fee is 170 EURO. This includes - accommodation at the research center; - food (breakfast, lunch, dinner) and beverages (not including alcohol); - electricity, water, etc. - transportations along the Slovenian coast during the camp (fuel for the vehicle); - boat trips (gasoline and oil) and other fieldwork expenses; - lectures and training by the Morigenos team; - guidance; - visits of several cultural and natural monuments; - personal injury insurance; - certificate of attendance. Participants must arrange their own transportation to and from the research base. Detailed information can be found on Morigenos' website (www.morigenos.org) -> "Research camps" or through e-mail ([log in to unmask]). We hope to see some of you here! Best regards, Tilen Genov Morigenos - marine mammal research and conservation society Jarska cesta 36/a 1000 Ljubljana Slovenia phone: +386 1 541 07 45 mobile: +386 70 943 266 e-mail: [log in to unmask] website: www.morigenos.org _________________________________________________________________ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/