Joan Gonzalvo, Ph.D.Project Manager Ionian Dolphin Project
Everyone can make the difference!
Join the Research: Help Protect Dolphins and Seals in Greece
Experience an exciting week of research with the team from our partner organisation, the Ionian Dolphin Project. Work side by side with experienced marine scientists at sea, documenting sightings of dolphins and monk seals in the Ionian Sea – and actively contribute to the protection of these magnificent animals.
During your stay, you will accompany the team of the Ionian Dolphin Project in their daily fieldwork. You’ll learn from experienced scientists about the fascinating lives of dolphins and monk seals, which you may – with a bit of luck – observe in the wild. You’ll help collect data on the animals’ behaviour and distribution, making a direct contribution to their protection. After all, effective conservation measures can only be developed when we know where these animals are living and what threats they face. At the field station, you’ll help integrate photos of observed dolphins and seals into a photo-identification catalogue, allowing researchers to identify individual animals.
The Ionian Dolphin Project has been doing outstanding work, playing a key role in giving dolphins and monk seals in the Ionian Sea a chance to survive. Over the past 30 years, more than 1,500 citizen scientists have taken part in the IDP’s research programmes.
Now it’s your turn – treat yourself to the unforgettable experience of a week of marine research. The team looks forward to welcoming you on board!
Informations about the research expeditions
- Research expeditions 2025: dates & booking
- The research expeditions are conducted in English.
