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SFS Croatia: 21st Century Marine Pollutants
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 turtl...
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.
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.
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- Croatia
- Fall
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- Animal Science
- Biology
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Locations
- Croatia
Types and Subjects
- Subjects & Courses
- Animal Science
- Biology
- Earth Sciences
Availability
Years Offered: 2026, 2027
- Fall
- Spring
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
All Nationalities
This Program is also open to Couples, Group
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Tuition & Fees
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- All Program Activity Costs
- Travel Insurance
Accommodation Options
- Dormitory
- Group living
Qualifications & Experience
- English
Language Skills Required
- University Freshman (1st Year)
- University Sophomore (2nd Year)
- University Junior (3rd Year)
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Online Application
- Transcript
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