• Educational marine wildlife programme in Tenerife on a dolphin and whale conservation project
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Gain valuable hands-on experience in marine conservation
Enjoy life in Tenerife!
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Detailed programme
Tenerife is one of the top destinations in the world to observe free-living whales and dolphins. The canary islands are home to several resident communities of pilot whales and dolphins that remain in the area throughout the year - to which they can generally be observed 80% of the days. Not only this, but there is a busy migratory route that passes right by the island, allowing you to see a total of 24 other species at different times of the year, from the giant blue whale to the majestic killer whale.
As with a growing list of animals, whales and dolphins are under considerable threat like never before. The marine mammals in and around Tenerife are currently facing a number of threats, including habitat degradation, climate change, injuries from ships and commercial fishing equipment, prey depletion (caused by overfishing) and noise and health effects resulting from increased in-water pollution.
Over the last few decades, the local team have led the way in developing science-based research and conservation efforts to help protect whales and dolphins in the Canarian waters. This long-term dataset is uniquely valuable for understanding how to monitor these cetaceans and to help implement plans in the future to better protect them.
On top of this, the team have also collected information on the behaviour of cetaceans and their reaction to human interaction via tourism. With Tenerife being a major tourist hotspot, this has never been so important. All of the data collected will address the effects of human activities on marine mammals by assessing the cumulative human impacts and to help reduce potential threats through a combination of engagement and applied scientific research.
The role of the participant:
Your role while in Tenerife will be to collect vital research data and photographs of any whale and/or dolphin observations made while on the whale watching boats. The data collected includes population numbers and health, interactions with other vessels, as well as behaviour patterns, habitat conditions and more! This is your perfect opportunity to learn all about these fascinating creatures and to gain practical experience within this exciting field as you spend your days out at sea on one of the ethical tourist whale watching boats.
Some of the activities you will assist with include:
- Data collection : You will accompany the captain and biologists on boat trips to help them in their daily activities.
- Taking pictures, videos and hydroponic records of cetaceans during surveys.
- Data Analysis with identification photos, filtering and organisation of the visual and acoustic material collected.
- Create content for social medias.
- Participating in local events on ocean conservation through scholar or local workshops.
- Participating in awareness-raising activities: educating sailors and the public about good whale-watching practices.
When you are not on the boats, you can enjoy local activities.
Dates
The project is available year round with start dates every Monday.
Location
The project is located in the south of Tenerife, approximately 25 minutes from the Tenerife South airport in Los Gigantes.
Duration
Starting from 1 week.
Eligibility
- A minimum of 16 years old is required.
- Have a B1 level of English to communicate daily as all of our staff work and other participants are English-speaking.
Accommodation
You will stay in one of our partner’s houses in Los Gigantes, with a breathtaking view of the harbor (you can even see the partner's boats from the balcony!).
Two single beds per room in an apartment shared with other participants.
There are several communal bathrooms that have western style toilets and hot water.
You will receive 3 meals a day organized by the partner during your entire stay.
Living Conditions
A typical day:
You will generally be participating from Monday to Friday where your day starts around 7am and normally finishes at 8pm. The weekends are free for you enjoy your surroundings and to explore everything Tenerife has to offer.
Although we will try to schedule you as often as possible on the boats, we cannot guarantee the amount of times each week you will be out at sea (mostly depending on weather conditions).
Tariff
1 050,00 €
Per week.
This price includes:
- Accommodation
- Meals
- The training
- Material, equipment
- Wifi
- Membership fees to the association
Application Process
To receive the complete file, please contact us by email.
Good to know
Sea trips are often rough and seasickness is fairly common, so remember to take medication if you are prone to seasickness...
" L'expérience à Tenerife est une expérience à vivre une fois dans sa vie parce que le contact qu'on crée avec les baleines et dauphins, les personnes sur l'île, et les membres de l'organisation aussi est magique. "
Jérémy Le 27/06/2023
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