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SFS Croatia: Sea Turtles and Marine Mammals of the Adriatic
The Center for the Conservation of Marine Megafauna program takes place in the Croatian archipelagos of the Eastern Adriatic coast. Consisting of 1,244 islands, islets, and reefs, the Croatian coast is one of the most beautiful in the Mediterranean. The Adriatic Sea is a hotspot for biodiversity, and one of the regions of the Mediterranean most affected by climate change. Alongside marine conser...
The Center for the Conservation of Marine Megafauna program takes place in the Croatian archipelagos of the Eastern Adriatic coast. Consisting of 1,244 islands, islets, and reefs, the Croatian coast is one of the most beautiful in the Mediterranean. The Adriatic Sea is a hotspot for biodiversity, and one of the regions of the Mediterranean most affected by climate change. Alongside marine conservation professionals, students survey bottlenose dolphins, satellite track turtles, and monitor seagrass, while analyzing how shipping, tourism, and bycatch threaten fragile populations. A dolphin breach beside the research boat becomes a moment of wonder, as students log the data into conservation records. They also help rehabilitate injured turtles and interpret stranding data for policy. Each ...
Program Highlights
Survey bottlenose dolphins during daily research cruises, recording behavior, group composition, and individual IDs for long-term population tracking
Satellite track loggerhead turtles and assess post-release success from rehabilitation centers, linking individual journeys to regional conservation outcomes.
Monitor Adriatic seagrass meadows for structure and health while documenting associations with fish, turtles, and invertebrates.
Record cetacean acoustic behavior with hydrophones, analyzing whistles, clicks, and calls as part of population communication studies.
Conduct Directed Research: frame a stakeholder-driven question, collect and analyze field data with faculty guidance, and present actionable findings to local partners.
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Locations
- Croatia
Types and Subjects
- Subjects & Courses
- Animal Science
- Biology
- Biomedical 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
- Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
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
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