Working Abroad Projects welcomes you to get involved in this program that lets you explore the beautiful coastline of Algarve while immersing in a project focused on marine conservation. Take part in dolphin research, which helps you gain insight into different research techniques and instruments. You will study and learn about whales, cetaceans and marine species, as well as their conservation.

Fieldwork activities take place at sea on board our research vessel, ‘Ketos’, and on commercial whale watching boats working in partnership on the project. Participating in the Dolphin and Whale Research program gives you the opportunity to gain relevant experience. You will work alongside expert marine biologists, allowing you to play an active role in the future conservation of Portugal’s marine habitats and species.

You will stay with other volunteers, as well as our researchers and assistants, in a shared villa in Albufeira, Algarve, Portugal. The accommodation has three rooms, three bathrooms, a living room, kitchen, office, garden, farm with a small crop of fruits, and a private pool. The house has a TV, Wi-Fi, and a laundry room.

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