WELCOME ABOARD!

​VOLUNTEERS AND INTERNS WELCOME TO THE MONTENEGRO DOLPHIN RESEARCH PROJECT
JOIN OUR TEAM OF RESEARCHERS AND SCIENTISTS ALONG THE ADRIATIC COSTS OF MONTENEGRO

The Montenegro Dolphin Research aims to address questions about marine mammal abundance, distribution and behavior that defines their critical habitats and investigate the impact of such major threats. Our wider attention focuses on the promotion and implementation of the awareness initiatives targeted by local community. Montenegrin coastal waters are extremely rich in marine life, but yet barely explored. There are at least five species of marine mammals that can be found in South Adriatic. The most common species are the bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) and striped dolphins (Stenella coeruleoalba). 

WELCOME ABOARD

This is an extremely valuable opportunity for graduates and undergraduates in order to gain experience in the marine mammal research field. There is also a chance to develop a scientific project for your Bachelors and Masters thesis. Dedicated and consistent researchers from all over the world are highly encouraged to apply for the residency that is available for all the year. We recommend minimum two months of attendance with possible exceptions for the shorter periods. 

​REQUIREMENTS
  • True interest for marine conservation
  • Ability to cohabit in a dynamic and multicultural environment
  • Respect for the organization’s rules
  • Proven experience of working effectively as a part of the team
  • Fluent English and good communication skills
  • High computer literacy and willingness to learn new softwares
RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Performing land-based and boat-based surveys
  • Collecting dolphins sighting and behavior data
  • Operating theodolite and managing its software Pythagoras
  • Data entry and analysis
  • Cataloging and matching individuals via Discovery software
  • Raising stakeholder awareness
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Researchers at sea
Researchers staring out to sea
TRAINING

You will be given the chance to learn the most popular methodologies used in marine mammal research such as:
  • Theodolite operation and Pythagoras software,
  • Photo-ID and Discovery software,
  • Data entry and analysis,
  • GIS
For more information and applications email your CV and cover letter to:
info@dmad.org.tr​