Dolphin & Whale Research in Tenerife, Canary Islands
Program Overview
Monitor wild dolphins and pilot whales in the Teno-Rasca Marine Reserve off Tenerife — Europe's first Whale Heritage Site. Whether you come for two weeks or a full season, you are directly on the water, on the boats and in the data, alongside MutatioMare's own research team.
Up to 30 cetacean species use these waters: pilot whales and bottlenose dolphins most days, with orcas, sperm whales and fa...
Monitor wild dolphins and pilot whales in the Teno-Rasca Marine Reserve off Tenerife — Europe's first Whale Heritage Site. Whether you come for two weeks or a full season, you are directly on the water, on the boats and in the data, alongside MutatioMare's own research team.
Up to 30 cetacean species use these waters: pilot whales and bottlenose dolphins most days, with orcas, sperm whales and false killer whales recorded, along with loggerhead turtles. Your first week includes practical training in cetacean identification and survey methods, taught as you go. Dorsal fins are as distinctive as fingerprints, and reading them is how the team works out how many individuals are out there. On boat surveys you photograph animals at sea, log their behavior and record their calls on hydrophones, ...
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Program Highlights
What's Included
Quick Details
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- 3-6 Months
- 9-12 Weeks
- Summer
- Biological Research
- Conservation
- Environment
- Marine Conservation
- Photography
Updated Sep 24, 2026
Program Details
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Locations
- Tenerife, Spain
Types & Subjects
- Causes
- Biological Research
- Conservation
- Environment
- Marine Conservation
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- Year Round
Eligible Nationalities
- All Nationalities
- This Program is also open to Couples, Families, Group
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- English
- Education
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accommodation Options
- Dormitory
- Group living
Application Procedures
- Written Application
- Letters of Reference
- Phone/Video Interview
- Deposit
Age Requirement
18+
Duration
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- 3-6 Months
- 9-12 Weeks
Starts At
Deposit / Application Fee
Deposit: $650
Payment Terms
- Payment Plan
- Upfront Deposit
Refund Policy
Refund with conditions
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