• Life Below Water

Dolphin Conservation & Research

location
1 - 2 settimane  ·  Età 18 - 50+
rating  Eccezionale 4.9  · 
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Punti Salienti

  • HANDS ON EXPERIENCES from the boat and land - help in observation and collection of valuable dolphin data
  • Help in supervised dolphin photo ID analysis which is a crucial method for the dolphin population dynamics (abundance and distribution)
  • Raise awareness by supporting Vivamar's activities for the Dolphin Watching activities in the area which, at the moment, are not sustainable
  • Learn the first steps to marine conservation, about different species of Mediterranean megafauna and how they play a key role in the well-being of the entire marine ecosystem
  • Have fun in snorkeling, swimming, biking, getting to know like-wise people from all over the world and do great things for the Dolphins along!

Particolarmente adatto per

Età 18+
Singoli
Coppie
Gruppi
50+

Sul programma

Vivamar is an ambassador between dolphins and humans. We research and inspire conservation of the last resident bottlenose dolphins with helping volunteers.

Volunteering for Vivamar represents a fantastic opportunity for you to:

  • gain first hand insight into a day in the life of a bottlenose dolphin  and all the threats that they face;
  • learn about Biology, Ecology and Conservation of Marine Mammals. You can also gain deeper insight into their physiology, ...

Sul programma

Volunteering for Vivamar represents a fantastic opportunity for you to:

  • gain first hand insight into a day in the life of a bottlenose dolphin  and all the threats that they face;
  • learn about Biology, Ecology and Conservation of Marine Mammals. You can also gain deeper insight into their physiology, ethology… and you will have a scientific supervision while working with data.
  • meet and work with a competent and engaging team of like-minded people. You’ll most likely also learn about other cultures and languages!
  • raise awareness about the importance of the dolphins’ role in the Northern Adriatic Sea;
  • enjoy the Mediterranean sun and crystal blue water;
  • snorkel from the research boat directly into the blue, off the dreamy islands in the research area;

How you’ll help

With professional support, you will help fill in our dolphin data into the database from the previous observations. You will learn how to use photo identification methods to distinguish one dolphin from the another. 
We also love when volunteers are proficient with social media, so that they can take advantage of social media platforms and advocate our dolphin activities. Otherwise Vivamar team will teach you - so it'll be very handy for your everyday life, given that we all are surrounded by the social media... 
In some teams you will be helping to prepare and, depending on the dates, attend local awareness events which Vivamar organizes. These events are great opportunities to engage with the local public and raise awareness about bottlenose dolphins in the area and explain their importance for the entire marine ecosystem...
As a dolphin volunteer, you will experience what every one of our team members has–  inner growth. After spending time with the dolphins and Vivamar, you will be more enthusiastic and passionate  – either about your everyday life, your studies, or any other project concerns you.
Throw yourself in the deep end, push yourself, grow, learn, and gain confidence – all through your time helping us.

You will stand out. Talk about your dolphin volunteering experience on Facebook, post out-of-this-world sunsets & dolphin photos from the stunning Adriatic on Instagram and your friends will be inspired!

Giornata tipica

It represents a mixture of leisure and interesting work, so it is like:

  • we have a simple Mediterranean breakfast 
  • this is followed with a briefing of the daily tasks;
  • in the morning we analyze data from the previous encounters: checking and entering all relevant obtained dolphins' data from a ...

Giornata tipica

It represents a mixture of leisure and interesting work, so it is like:

  • we have a simple Mediterranean breakfast 
  • this is followed with a briefing of the daily tasks;
  • in the morning we analyze data from the previous encounters: checking and entering all relevant obtained dolphins' data from a previous research into the catalogue and transcript the notes made during the observation (first steps into the research analysis);
  • on the days assigned to go out to the sea, we have one of the presentations by Vivamar and one of the interesting videos from the dolphin or marine mammal world;
  • afterwards, we make a simple lunch, which is generally self-service;
  • when going off to the boat, or to the observation of dolphins from different platforms, we depart in the afternoon and stay with dolphins as long as it goes, sometimes till 8.30 p.m.;
  • we return in an excellent, overwhelming and inspired mood
  • we have the evening meal, after dinner we talk, socialize, play games, do karaoke etc.

  • in July and August – we have special additional and important activity for the dolphins. We go out to the sea with the DWB (Dolphin Watching Boats). We will do all the activities according to the briefing at the beginning of volunteering. It is very important to raise awareness about the dolphins among the tourists and tell them simple facts about dolphin biology, why these dolphins are threatened and why it makes sense to protect them - to keep the marine ecosystem healthy.

  • SUNDAY is FREE for everybody! For Vivamar team and for the volunteers! How awesome is that? You can enjoy the sea activities, be in the nature, biking, hiking – explore the neighbourhood – maybe make an excursion?

IT IS A LOT OF FUN and SO HELP YOU HELP THE DOLPHINS!

Attività del tempo libero

On one of the days within your stay an excursion will be organized to visit Istria from the natural point of view like described above.

On other free hours you can go swimming, snorkeling, biking, hiking, sight-seeing, wine tasting - and other interesting and joyful activities.

If you tend to extend ...

Attività del tempo libero

On one of the days within your stay an excursion will be organized to visit Istria from the natural point of view like described above.

On other free hours you can go swimming, snorkeling, biking, hiking, sight-seeing, wine tasting - and other interesting and joyful activities.

If you tend to extend your stay over the team dates there are plenty of very attractive possibilities: from sports (diving, amazing biking, trekking, fishing, tennis, caving, golf and of course numerous of attractive beaches with the crystal clean sea. The team will be happy to help you out.

Requisiti

Requisiti

Età minima: 18 anni

Per partecipare al programma è necessario avere almeno 18 anni alla data di inizio del programma. Potrebbero esserci delle esenzioni se si è in grado di fornire il permesso del proprio tutore legale o se si è accompagnati dai propri genitori.

Competenze linguistiche

È necessario parlare di Inglese (livello base)

Requisiti di formazione

Marine Mammals, Marine Ecology, Conservation, Marine Biology a livello Students or Bachelor and higher

Documenti necessari

CV and booking form sent by Vivamar

Restrizioni sulla nazionalità

Nessuna restrizione. Gli aiuti da tutto il mondo sono benvenuti.

Altre competenze

You must be able to swim; you should be familiar with the windows software, You should have some interest in nautical science, marine life as such, be positive thinking, enthusiastic, full of ideas and a team-player!

Impegno di tempo

Il vostro aiuto sarà richiesto lunedì, martedì, mercoledì, giovedì, venerdì e sabato da 09:30 - 16:30

Servizi inclusi

Servizi inclusi

Servizi per VIVAMAR

What is included in your fee (11 days)?

  • Accommodation,
  • Wi-Fi in the research base,
  • Scientific support and motivation for the studies of marine biology (first hand by the project manager),
  • Professional lectures about dolphins and accompanied marine lectures and videos,
  • Free snorkel mask for your usage during your stay,
  • Free bike availability for the numerous cycling trails nearby,
  • Boat fuel,
  • Transfer from the research base to the boat,
  • Pick up transfer at the arrival from Umag to the research base,
  • There is no pick up& drop off at the airport - you will get exact info about this once you get the contact with the project leads directly);
  • Food (only for one dinner, when we go to the local tavern, you pay the food yourself and Vivamar pays the drinks!)
  • Participation certificate,
  • Excursion to the beautiful surrounding,
  • Daily tourist tax, basic insurance on the boat.

Alloggio

Accommodation: You will stay in an apartment for volunteers with two shared rooms available (with 1-3 volunteers per room). Each room is equipped with bunk beds. There is also an air conditioner with cooling and heating capabilities in the apartment along with a western-style bathroom. The apartment’s entrance extends to a spacious terrace overlooking the surrounding area, which is a great place to hang out. In addition, there is a common room with a TV and computers to your availability and enjoyment.

Beddings: you need to bring your own beddings with you. If you bring a sleeping bag you still need to bring your own sheet. In case you don’t have anything an additional charge of 10EUR will incur.

Cibo e Bevande

Breakfast: Cereals, toast/bread, jams/spreads, tea and coffee are available for breakfast and each team member can help themselves in the kitchen.

  • If special things are desired like: nuts, juices, soft drinks, soya milk, etc. you are welcome to buy it yourself or Vivamar can buy it with the copayment.

Lunches are prepared with the help of the assigned volunteers and after the predefined menu. Lunch generally comprises cooked simple Mediterranean menu.


Dinners are usually not hot meals and are either self prepared or prepared together, followed with washing up responsibilities shared between volunteers.

Meals are mostly vegetarian, for both health and value reasons, and typical dishes include Mediterranean food, pasta, risotto, roasted veggies etc.

Accesso a Internet

Accesso limitato al sito del progetto

Cosa NON è incluso?

Cosa NON è incluso?

Prelievo dall'aeroporto a Pula Airport

Neanche il prelievo dall'aeroporto è incluso nel costo del programma.

Biglietti aerei

L'aeroporto più vicino è Pula Airport (PUY) a Pula. Vi aiutiamo a trovare voli economici per Croazia. TROVARE VOLI ECONOMICI

Assicurazione di viaggio

Andare all'estero è un'avventura ed è sempre meglio essere preparati. Malattia o infortunio improvviso, annullamento o furto: un'assicurazione di viaggio per Croazia offre sicurezza ed è un vantaggio da avere. OTTENERE UN PREZZO

Vaccini

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Dettagli all'arrivo

Please be invited into the year 2024 research of Dolphins! Your help is of vital importance to conserve and protect dolphins in the area.

TEAM DATES IN 2024 ARE:

  • 1st TEAM      25th APR - 5th MAY 
  • 2nd  TEAM   9th MAY - 19th MAY
  • 3rd TEAM     23rd MAY - 2nd JUN
  • 4th TEAM     6th JUN - 16th JUN
  • 5th TEAM     27th JUN - 7th JUL  
  • 6th TEAM     11th JUL - 21st JUL  
  • 7th TEAM     1st AUG - 11th AUG      
  • 8th TEAM     15th AUG - 25th AUG
  • 9th TEAM     5th SEP - 15th SEP
  • 10th TEAM    26th SEP - 6th OCT  
Disponibilità
gen feb mar apr mag giu lug ago set ott nov dic

Tariffe del programma

1 settimana 4 giorni (soggiorno min.) 1.100€
2 settimane (soggiorno max.) 1.510€
Tariffe medie 755€/settimana

Tariffe del programma

755€ tariffe settimanali 1 - 2 settimane Età 18 - 50+

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Durata

1 - 2 settimane

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VIVAMAR

Eccezionale 4.9 rating (16 recensioni)

Non-profit - fondata nel 2002

Verificato da Volunteer World

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Ospitato da

Darja

Lingue parlate: Inglese

Sul progetto

As a volunteer with Vivamar you’ll help in conservation and research of the last resident bottlenose dolphins in the off Istria, NE Adriatic Sea.

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Last Bottlenose Dolphin Conservation in Istria, Croatia, NE Adriatic

VIVAMAR is the NGO, established in 2002, is the research team dedicated to the conservation of the Bottlenose Dolphins off Istria, Croatia. This dolphin volunteer program in North-eastern Adriatic focuses on the relationships, group size, composition and population dynamics, as well as obtaining scientific data about the fishing industry and negative influence from nautical tourism on the dolphin community. To volunteer for the last marine mammals in the area one of the aims is to ensure that sustainable and environmentally safe tourism is accomplished by offering certified training programs for dolphin watching. 

16 recensioni · rating4.9

Antonio Ilic rating5

2019 at Dolphin Conservation & Research

I joined Vivamar as a volunteer to gain skills in dolphin monitoring and to collect data for my undergraduate thesis project. From the very beginning even during my first email conservation Darja the project leader was very helpful and enthusiastic. Whilst volunteering I learnt essential skills for ...
Linn Samualson rating4.8

2019 at Dolphin Conservation & Research

Personally, this project gave a strong impact on me. It was a great feeling to know that you are contributing to something good in the world. It was also a fun experience with a lot of laughter! I felt very safe during the project and in the village. I could always trust our host Darja and knew that ...
Jessica rating4.8

2019 at Dolphin Conservation & Research

Volunteering with Darja and Vivamar was both exciting AND educational – until now I never knew how endangered this marine ecosystem was or just how much more we could be doing to preserve the way of life of these beautiful mammals. Out in the Vivamar Research Boat most days we were able to get up ...
The time I spent with the project leader and the other volunteers was an experience I surely will never forget. You get a good insight into the life of the dolphins living in the adriatic sea and the threats that endanger them. This knowledge that we gained from this dedicated Dolphin conservation ...
Project for the bottlenose dolphins which was a total jackpot… After a short search on volunteer opportunities I became quickly aware of the project for the bottlenose dolphins, which was, in my opinion, a total jackpot. From the first day on I got the feeling I was into something important. ..
I have always been into the sea and dolphins so I was really excited when I found out this project for dolphin conservation. I thought to volunteer for such a purpose would be a good thing. When I had to choose what to do for my matura, final work exam at school, I asked if I could do it about ...

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