Biological Research Volunteering in Croatia

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In this program, you will get to live in Funtana, Croatia. Located on the coast of the Adriatic Sea, Funtana has several water activities to offer, such as swimming, sailing, diving, and water skiing. Other activities include playing sports, going camping, or even riding horses! You will also be able to learn about the history, culture, and indulge in Croatian food and wine. Volunteers on this project will get to work closely with the Bottlenose Dolphins, an effort to help conserve the declining species. Volunteers will not only gain extensive knowledge of the species but also participate in conducting research on them, through observations and data analysis. Other tasks include educating locals on the dolphins and their role in the marine ecosystem.

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Operation Wallacea is a research and environmental organization, working alongside university and college academics to build long-term data sets to put towards various conservation management goals. We recruit volunteers to help with data collection, training them in the skills and background needed to help effectively. Our Croatia project allows volunteers to participate in a broad range of surveys within a short period. Spend time at the terrestrial site, in a secluded area of the Krka National Park—one of Croatia's most scenic and popular protected areas. Tasks include assisting in surveys for birds, rare cave fauna, herpetofauna, mammals, and freshwater fish. Volunteers may also work at the marine site on the stunning Silba Island. Activities include learning to dive, completing an Adriatic coastal ecology course, and participating in surveys for fish populations, mollusks, and seagrass.