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Bottlenose Dolphin Research Volunteers in Sardinia
The Bottlenose Dolphin Research Institute (BDRI - www.thebdri.com) is a small
private center for research, education, and training in bottlenose dolphins
ecology and behaviour.
BDRI's researchers are engaged in the conduction of a long-term study about
the ecology and behaviour of a Mediterranean bottlenose dolphin population
(Tursiops truncatus).
No specific experience is required to work as a volunteer with the BDRI.
Volunteers are involved in all aspects of the research, and will receive full
training in survey techniques.
Volunteers will help measure different aspects of the dolphins behaviour by
using a variety of instruments, to identify individuals, record behaviours and
sounds.
Conditions:
a.. Minimum age of 18;
b.. A lot of motivation and interest in dolphin research
c.. The ability to work a flexible, full-time schedule;
d.. Enthusiasm, and the open-mindedness to work, live and communicate
with other people of mixed nationality and background.
Benefits:
Get involved in bottlenose dolphin research
Gain fieldwork experience
Learn to use different research instruments: GPS, Hydrophone, Secchi
disk, digital camera, sonar, camcorder, anemometer, etc.
Help advance our knowledge of bottlenose dolphins to improve their
conservation
Enjoy the outdoors of the beautiful Emerald Coast
Meet interesting people
Enjoy the culinary talents of BDRI's researchers and express your own.
The volunteer costs include training and all associated field costs during your
stay with us, accommodations, three meals per day (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
at the research station where interns and research staff live together and are
responsible for cooking and cleaning duties. Rooms are shared. Cost does not
include transportation to and from the research camp on Golfo Aranci (Sardinia
Island), personal items, or special dietary requirements.
Volunteering period can be used for academic or vocational purposes, but
participants are solely responsible for making all arrangements for receiving
relevant credit(s) as a result of completing the volunteering.
Further information, fees and how to apply can be found on our website
(www.thebdri.com), by phoning BDRI on +39 346081541 or by e-mailing me at
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Recent selected scientific publications by BDRI:
2007
1. Díaz López et al., 2007. "Bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) presence
and incidental capture in a marine fish farm on the noth-eastern coast of
Sardinia (Italy)" Journal of Marine Biological Association U.K, 87, 113-117.
2006
2. Díaz López, B., 2006. "Bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) Predation
on a Marine Fin Fish Farm: Some Underwater Observations". Aquatic Mammals
32(3): 305 - 310 pp.
3. Díaz López, B. & Bernal Shiray, J.A., 2006. "Estudio multiescalar de la
influencia de la acuicultura en la presencia de delfines mulares Tursiops
truncatus (Montagu 1821)". CIVA, 2006, 282 - 290pp.
4. Díaz López, B., 2006. "Interactions between Mediterranean bottlenose
dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) and gillnets off Sardinia". ICES Journal of
Marine Science 63: 944-951 pp.
5. Díaz López, B. & Bernal Shiray, J.A., 2006. Diurnal & Nocturnal behaviour
of bottlenose dolphin groups with emphasis on foraging activity on the
northeastern coast of Sardinia (Italy). In European Research on Cetaceans 20th
- European Cetacean Society 2006 Gdynia, Polonia.
6. Bernal Shiray, J. A., Díaz López, B., Méndez Fernández, P., Bilbao Prieto,
A. & Díaz da Silva, J.I., 2006. "Analysis of diving behaviour of a solitary
male bottlenose dolphin in the inshore waters of Galicia (Spain)" In European
Research on Cetaceans 20th - European Cetacean Society 2006 Gdynia, Polonia.
2005
7. Díaz López, B., 2005. Interactions between bottlenose dolphins with
trammel nets in the Sardinia Island. ICES Document CM 2005/X 1.
8. Díaz López, B., 2005. Interaction between bottlenose dolphins and fish
farms: could there be an economic impact? ICES Document CM 2005/X 10.
9. Díaz López, B., Marini, L., Polo, F., 2005. The impact of a fish farm on a
bottlenose dolphin population in the Mediterranean Sea. Thalassas An
international Journal of Marine Sciences, 2005, 21 (2): 53-58.
10. Díaz López, B. & Shiray, A., 2005. Analysis of diving behaviour on
bottlenose dolphins studied in the inshore waters of Sardinia. Talk presented
at the 6º Convegno Nazionale sui Cetacei e sulle Tartarughe Marine. November.
Comune di Sperlonga (LT), Italy.
11. Díaz López, B., 2005 & Shiray, A., 2005. A survey of anti-bottlenose
dolphin control at marine fish farm. Talk presented at the 6º Convegno
Nazionale sui Cetacei e sulle Tartarughe Marine. November. Comune di Sperlonga
(LT), Italy.
Bruno Díaz López
Research Biologist / Marine Zoologist
Chief Researcher
The Bottlenose Dolphin Research Institute BDRI
V.Armando Diaz Nº4 07020 Golfo Aranci (SS) Italy
http://www.thebdri.com
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Tel: + (39) 346 0815414
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