Requirements and Training
Whale & Dolphin Volunteering in the Ligurian Sea, Italy

Skills Required

Participants must be 18 years or older, comfortable in hot weather and with spending relatively long periods under the sun, be steady on your legs and comfortable on a boat, and be English speaking.

Training and Qualifications

You will be trained through specific lectures and work side-by-side with researchers. During your time you will be asked to contribute to the data collection and analysis (e.g. recording cetaceans number and behaviour at regular intervals, preliminary analysis of cetaceans digital photos, etc).

Duration and Costs

Placements are available for one to 12 weeks, with prices ranging from €825 to €895 per week dependent on the season. The project offers discounted fees for University students less than 26 years old on certain dates. On occasion last minute spaces may be available for a discounted price.
Group Size
Maximum group size: 11 volunteers, plus four staff and one skipper.
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