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SFS Croatia: 21st Century Marine Pollutants

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Program Overview

Along the rugged coastline and island-dotted waters of the Cres-Lošinj archipelago, students step into the role of a marine scientist. From research vessels, students use hydrophones to listen in on dolphin communication and measure the underwater noise from human activity. Investigate how both sound and plastic pollution—from drifting debris to microscopic fragments—affect the health of sea turtles, dolphins, and the broader marine ecosystem.

This hands-on course combines field research, data analysis, and conservation communication to equip you with the skills to study, interpret, and address some of the ocean’s newest and most urgent challenges.

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Program Highlights

Record and analyze underwater soundscapes by deploying hydrophones, capturing dolphin vocalizations, and measuring ambient noise to assess the impacts of tourism, shipping, and other human activity.
Apply acoustic analysis tools to interpret patterns in marine mammal communication and behavior.
Conduct cetacean surveys through photo-identification and acoustic tracking to create profiles of individual animals and populations.
Investigate plastic pollution by sampling the water column, seabed, and shoreline, documenting both the scale and distribution of marine litter.
Develop your own public awareness campaign based on the results of marine litter research carried out during the course.

What's Included

Tuition & Fees
Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
All Program Activity Costs
Travel Insurance
Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
Pre-Departure Orientation
In-Country Orientation
Academic Credit

Program Details

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Locations

  • Croatia

Types & Subjects

  • Subjects & Courses
  • Animal Science
  • Biology
  • Earth Sciences
  • Ecology
  • Environmental Studies
  • Geography
  • Geology
  • Marine Biology
  • Natural Sciences
  • Sustainable Development
  • Zoology & Wildlife Sciences

Available Terms / Availability

  • Years Offered
  • 2026, 2027
  • Terms Available
  • Fall
  • Spring

Eligible Nationalities

  • All Nationalities
  • This Program is also open to Couples, Group

Education Levels & Language

  • Language
  • English
  • Education
  • University Freshman (1st Year)
  • University Sophomore (2nd Year)
  • University Junior (3rd Year)
  • University Senior (4th Year)
  • University 5th Year or More

Accommodation Options

  • Dormitory
  • Group living

Application Procedures

  • Online Application
  • Transcript

Age Requirement

18-30

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