ABOUT US
Delfini del ponente APS gathers together people of different ages, academic backgrounds and expertise, however, we all have a common purpose: Identify Important Natural Areas and promote their protection.
We are also relentlessly committed to sharing our naturalistic discoveries to inform people about the rich biodiversity of Western Liguria and to emphasize the importance of preserving it.
DDP LIFE
The stories of the interns who participated in our activities.
Plenty of sperm whales for Emma!
Plenty of sperm whales for Emma, who just arrived in Imperia. Her first opportunistic survey on whale-watching Corsara boat was full of neverending surprises and she is really enthusiastic about that.
Three special months with Delfini del Ponente !
These last three months have been the most special ever. The best experience I had was during the last land-based survey when we spotted dolphing and then went searching them on the dinghy. It was a very playful and curious group of thirthy with a newborn!
“Soffio! Soffio!” An amazing survey for Saoirse
Soffio! Soffio! An amazing surprise for Saoirse and DDP team when they met a fin whale at the end of a survey day in front of Imperia.
Delfini del Ponente team in: rescuing a turtle!
A turtle stranded on the beach? No panic! The DDP team was involved in rescuing a sea turtle. The chronicle of an exciting day and amazing teamwork.
Dolphins made me braver!
I’ve never been very brave, but this internship made me face my fears: to interact with people I don’t know and to try new experiences. I’ll go home braver. I had my first surf lesson, travel alone by train, saw dolphins, birds, fish and geckos. I will never thank enough these people!
An amazing day out on the Ligurian Sea
The DDP team had an amazing survey out at sea, they observed a group of bottlenose dolphins with several fascinating behaviours and interactions.
INTERNSHIP
Are you a student? Have you just graduated? …. Do you fancy joining us at sea?
Delfini del Ponente’s formation program allows you to take part in every aspect of the research, from collecting field data to their analyses. In order to participate, a minimum of 30 days commitment is required.
You will learn to spot and identify the many species of cetaceans and seabirds; to collect data following scientific protocols; to recognize dolphins from their dorsal fins performing the photo-identification technique and to use a specific mapping software to visualize and analyze the sightings distribution.
You’ll be working as part of an international, young and very passionate team.
Join us for a 360° researcher experience!
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