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Marine Biologist Course 2024

Basic Marine Biology Course

A minimum number of 6 participants is required

LOCATION Kalkara Marina- Take Off, University of Malta – Maltese cliffs 
N. of PARTICIPANT        Min 6 max 12
INCLUDED
 

1 day Boat-based surveys, land-based surveys, in class lectures.

Maltese nibbles, light lunches, soft drinks water during boat  surveys

 

NOT INCLUDED
Transport from and to the airport
Accommodation
COST
290 euro

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Our mission is to merge Sustainable Tourism, public awareness and scientific research, throughout capacity building and ecotourism to achieve conservation of the marine biodiversity and environment.

The 3 Days Basic Marine Biology Course 

Join our exciting course designed for those seeking an unforgettable experience with the sea and its inhabitants!

Led by three expert marine biologists, you’ll dive into the fascinating world of the Mediterranean Sea and learn about its fragility and importance. Discover the unique differences between dolphins, tuna and sharks and spot a variety of seabirds that call Malta their home.

But that’s not all! You’ll also learn about the magnificent Posidonia Oceanica and why it’s crucial to our ecosystem. Explore by boat, on foot, and snorkel your way to an understanding of the sea’s influence on our world.

This three-day program is filled with adventure, learning, and discovery. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to experience the beauty of the sea firsthand!

This course will allow you to participate in field activities and learn about research in marine mammal science. At the same time, your contribution will be crucial to support the project directly. 

Basic Marine Biology Course is a 3 Days program that introduces the participants to our Dolphins of Malta  and the rich Maltese environment.  This is a perfect way to begin, if want to spend a pleasant and gratifying time learning about marine wildlife in a beautiful environment.

Combine learning with pleasure!

The course includes boat and land-based research, as well as seminars, lectures, video presentations and other related activities, surveying a wide range of knowledge on dolphins and whales and their conservation.

Official language 

The official language for this program is English.

What will you get from this experience?

  • Experience in on-field research and data collection
  • Basic knowledge of marine ecosystem
  • A good understanding of the ecology of dolphins and sharks in the Mediterranean Sea 
  • An insight into the importance of education, public awareness and the role of ecotourism to promote positive change and to create new job opportunities in the conservation field. 
  • A full immersion in Nature to reconnect with the sea and yourselves.
  • Fun and relaxation

If you have a personal binocular and camera bring them with you!!

    Do you need more infos? fill up the form below or call +356-77135839

    Reviews

    EcoMarine Malta
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    Thaís Amaral
    Thaís Amaral
    2021-08-06T08:55:37+0000
    EcoMarine is doing more for the environment in Malta than most politicians! Friendly, professional and trained staff.... Everything they do is ethical and matches with the message they are passing on: marine conservation! Couldn't recommend it enough, thank you EcoMarine Malta!!!read more
    Marion Saliba
    Marion Saliba
    2021-07-15T21:57:36+0000
    Yesterday's Ecomarine - Marine Life Spotting tour was an exceptional experience - beautiful day, calm sea, small group... of patrons, educational talk, knowledgeable, friendly and very responsible crew staff and Captain, a Maltese lunch and a swim in the beautiful waters at the south of Malta. And the cherry on the cake was the dolphin spotting ( besides birds) - a group of 7 dolphins swimming close to us and giving us the most beautiful show ever in their natural habitat. Another wish off my bucket list. Well done to Patrizia, Francesca and Jeremy the Captain. Highly recommended for all age groups and families. Thanks Eco Marine Malta.read more
    Adriana Finocchiaro
    Adriana Finocchiaro
    2021-07-15T11:38:57+0000
    One of the Best experience of my Life! I truly recommend it. The tour was fantastic, you don't just get the chance to... watch Dolphins in their natural environment, you get the perfect day on a boat! We've spotted 4 beautiful Dolphins swimming and playing around us, we've learnt more about the sealife in Malta and they also brought us in one of the best bay in southern malta to enjoy a delicious lunch and to swim. Staff onboard was exceptional, passionate and friendly!read more
    Joanne Micallef
    Joanne Micallef
    2021-07-14T18:42:47+0000
    Honestly, a memorable experience for the whole family. Marine life spotting tour was fantastic and very educational. We... spotted several dolphins and hosts were very friendly and professional. Highly recommended *****read more
    KT Delicata
    KT Delicata
    2020-10-16T07:28:32+0000
    We went on the marine life spotting tour. It was such a brilliant day. We were lucky in seeing the dolphins for a long... time. It was a beautiful and exciting experience to be able to see these beautiful animals in their home environment. It was also really interesting to learn about the animals living in the Mediterranean and also about how to be respectful to them. Thank you for a wonderful day. Definitely recommend it!!read more
    Martina Knežević
    Martina Knežević
    2020-08-08T22:49:17+0000
    Beautiful sunset tour, we enjoyed every second of it 🤗 highly recommended!
    Kristofer Mogyorossy
    Kristofer Mogyorossy
    2020-08-03T15:57:45+0000
    Best tour of our livee, highly recommended.
    Ksenia Meshalkina
    Ksenia Meshalkina
    2020-08-01T08:39:58+0000
    I've been already in two tours by EcoMarine Malta: Marine life spotting tour on 9th of June and 1 day and half around... Malta on 27-28 of July.🐬🐬🐬Both tours are amazing! we saw dolphins and different beauties of Malta.1 day and half around Malta is my fav tour. We've seen turtle, a lot of dolphins, spent a night in Blue lagoon, swam so far from the island on the depth of 1000 m, passed by Blue Grotto, went around Filfla and had a lot of fun.Thank you guys for doing your job and for all your love and respect to nature and creatures!Wish you good luck and hope to join again one day)P.S.: the only tiny minus for me is stuffy night in cabin. The rest is amazing. Thank you, Patricia and Giovanni!😀read more
    Kate Burgoyne
    Kate Burgoyne
    2020-07-24T19:06:10+0000
    This was just the most fabulous day out with numerous sightings of Dolphins, fun with the camera and a lovely swim in... the quiet bay. Giovanni our skipper gave us full confidence and Patrizia was so enthusiastic and keen eyed (great for spotting the lively dolphin pod). Personally I will join this tour again and will recommend to friends and colleagues.read more
    Debra White
    Debra White
    2020-07-24T13:49:50+0000
    We had a wonderful evening last week with EcoMarine Malta. Friendly, knowledgeable, great company and excellent hosts.... Thank you very much.read more
    Val Spiteri
    Val Spiteri
    2020-07-23T16:15:25+0000
    What a wonderful experience - such an adventure and worth every cent! Thank you for having us and keep up your good... work!read more
    Kirsty Corso
    Kirsty Corso
    2020-07-22T17:36:34+0000
    An awesome experience not to miss, great team, wonderful views and beautiful marine life spotting
    Amelia Be
    Amelia Be
    2020-07-20T14:04:31+0000
    Fantastic tour very well organized with dolphins spotting and lots , tour around Filfla and much more 😍. Highly... recommended !read more
    James Portelli
    James Portelli
    2020-07-12T14:52:57+0000
    A beautiful day out | very well organised by Ecomarine Malta. Thank you Giovanni (the Skipper) and Alexia (Marine... Biologist). Would strongly recommend.read more
    Clare Taylor
    Clare Taylor
    2020-07-08T19:15:26+0000
    We had a fantastic day out seeing dolphins and birds in the south of Malta recently, expertly led by Giovanni and... Alexia. It was great to hear interesting facts and to be able to ask them questions, and to know that your participation allows EcoMarine to continue collecting important data on marine life in a highly responsible way.The boat is clean and comfortable, the Maltese nibbles provided at lunchtime were good, and we enjoyed the swimming stop too. Highly recommended, we can't wait to go to the north with them next time!read more
    Gabriella Dalmas
    Gabriella Dalmas
    2020-06-29T18:26:13+0000
    Enjoyable and educational day out at sea, with good company. Managed to find and watch dolphins for an hour 🐬🐬... Highly recommend.read more
    Natalia Brzozowska
    Natalia Brzozowska
    2020-06-26T07:42:09+0000
    Fantastic sunset tour around Malta! We have taken time to observe dolphins in their natural habitat and watched the... sunset on the south coast of the island. There was also aperitivo served at the end of the trip and Patrizia gave us a little lecture on the sealife of Malta. Great experience and totally recommendable!read more
    Danielle Cuschieri
    Danielle Cuschieri
    2020-06-24T05:23:34+0000
    It was such an amazing day. The skipper was really good at this sailing boat and Patrizia was very informative and... pasionate about the subject and to top it off we saw the dolphins 🐬Definatley recommended!!read more
    Sean Briffa
    Sean Briffa
    2020-06-10T15:10:36+0000
    What a lovely day that was. The boat was excellent and the trip was super enjoyable, especially getting to witness the... crew sailing and not just using a motor.Having a marine biologist guiding us and giving us information was very helpful in understanding the animals we were seeing. Both the marine biologist and the captain of the boat displayed great passion when giving us the information.The dolphin sitings were surprisingly close to the boat and we could see them from all angles as they circled us, chased fish, played with each other and even jumping out of the water (that last part was very exciting)!We enjoyed the break where we were taken to a secluded cove where we could eat, swim and discuss what we just saw and also get some more useful information, all on the brilliant boat. The crew also payed a lot of attention to keeping my 5 year old daughter engaged, bringing out books on marine life.For the price we payed we got more than expected, an experience we'll definitely remember and recommend.read more
    Thea Rees
    Thea Rees
    2020-06-10T12:48:34+0000
    The marine biologist Patrizia was very knowledgable and eager and happy to share her knowledge about not only the... animals we saw but also the wild life in the Mediterranean in general.Both skipper Giovanni and Patrizia are very friendly, accomodating and easy to approach.The tours also serve the purpose of gathering research data on wild life.And: we actually used the sails when possible to minimize use of fuel.Great experience, also for kids! And good for eco-conscious minds.read more
    Sînzi Anne
    Sînzi Anne
    2019-09-29T11:00:08+0000
    Amazing tour & amazing crew who took us in the midsts of the marine life around the Maltese Islands. It was also an... awareness raiser as Alexia took care to share with us precious information on the marine biodiversity, sea sectoring and marine ecology. Thank you & we‘ll meet each other again on a wild and clean sea, on a sunny morning.read more
    Anda Mio
    Anda Mio
    2019-09-17T05:40:54+0000
    Amazing tour, these people are very passionate about their job. We have seen dolphins for more than 2 h, then we took... the bath at the caves, snorkeling, we sailed to the small island and visited the blue grot. We had two meals on the way, tasteful and light food, just perfect for sailing. Cool experience!read more
    Fabian Camilleri
    Fabian Camilleri
    2019-09-16T06:15:15+0000
    Thank you so much for the amazing day on the sea, you have made my daughter the happiest ever. Amazing staff . Well... done and keep up the good work ❤️read more
    Maria Farrugia
    Maria Farrugia
    2019-07-16T16:24:45+0000
    Amazing day... relaxing, informative well organized tour. Thank you to all involved organizers, skipper and on board... guide.read more
    Simone Billings
    Simone Billings
    2019-06-09T14:23:38+0000
    My nephew and I had a terrific day out with Eco Marine Malta on Saturday 8 June, the day before he was leaving Malta to... return home to SFO, on their Filfla excursion. We loved having a marine biologist on board to explain the different species of dolphins we might see and the ways to identify each, and we did see dolphins as well as birds, and one person spotted a sea turtle. The view of beautiful Malta from the sea was especially interesting since we could see places that we'd been to on land during our earlier exploring of different villages (such as Marsaxlokk and Marsaskala) and historical sites such as Hagar Qim and Mnajdra Temples--but from a different perspective. Being able to see Filfla up close and to hear about it from the knowledgeable crew and biologist was great! And the 2 swimming stops were much enjoyed by several of us on the warm June day. Thank you, Eco Marine Malta! And thank you to the crew for the yummy treats after each swim and the plentiful cold water! Both an informative and relaxing day--perfect for bringing attention to the need to protect our neighbors in and around the sea, too.read more
    IreneMaria Zorzi
    IreneMaria Zorzi
    2019-03-18T13:21:58+0000
    fantastica idea , complimenti
    Mariangela Meli
    Mariangela Meli
    2019-03-12T07:01:37+0000
    A great learning opportunity for children. Although not an easy subject to tackle with young children, Luca was engaged... throughout. He is now looking forward to the next experience with you. Thank you so much!read more
    Anthony Zammit
    Anthony Zammit
    2018-07-12T18:31:34+0000
    very good
    Viviana Premazzi
    Viviana Premazzi
    2018-06-11T18:46:33+0000
    amazing trip, amazing guide and skipper and great (but small) group of people on board. We saw dolphins and birds. And... the tour around Fifla was breathtaking. And everything sustainable and eco-friendly, helping you to discover more and be aware of life around the beautiful Maltese islands. Highly recommended!read more
    Mariarosa Brugaletta
    Mariarosa Brugaletta
    2018-05-03T10:44:06+0000
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    THE COURSE

    2024

    21-22-23 June 2024  

    12-13-14 July 2024

    Timetable

    Day 1: In Class lecture

     Friday afternoon from 13:00 to 19:00

    In-class session at the Take Off Event Room, University of Malta – Msida Campus (map)

    The first day will consist of an in-class session where through videos, audio, experiments and other resources, we shall discover the Mediterranean Sea its inhabitants, such as dolphins, sharks, fish, turtles, sea grass, sea birds and different materials and methods used for the collection of scientific data. The session will consist of 45-minute lessons, with short breaks in between to allow the participants to relax and prepare for the following topics.

    This in-class session will be a preparation for the practical session held on the second and third day, “fieldwork” trip

    Day 2: Land-based Marine Life Spotting & Snorkeling

    Saturday morning from 8:30 to 12:30

    Event Overview

    A lovely short walk in the stunning scenario where the colors of wild flowers blend with the blue sea and the white cliffs. A variety of animals can be spotted from the top of the cliffs, including seabirds and dolphins. Participants will have the opportunity to help the marine biologist in carrying out the observations and will learn the importance of respect and safeguard of nature through environmental education.

    The presence of wild animals depends on location, season and daybreak, therefore it cannot be fully guaranteed. However, the marine biologist and the assistants will do their best to ensure an unforgettable and educational experience.

    Program

    The team of marine biologists walks the participants through the beauty of the chosen area.  The walk takes around 20-25 minutes during which the participants learn about the characteristics of the area. Once on top of the cliff, a brief lecture on the species that can be spotted is given before starting the observations.

    Participants will be therefore engaged in sightings and data collection if dolphins are spotted until around 12. After the spotting session, participants will have time to have their own lunch at the beach and then we’ll conclude the day with a guided snorkeling session in the bay to discover the Posidonia oceanica meadows.

    Day 3: Boat based Marine Life Spotting

    Event overview: 

    During this boat trip, participants get involved in marine wildlife sighting and research while enjoying an entire day sailing off the beautiful Maltese islands. Participants may have the opportunity to help the marine biologist in spotting dolphins and sea birds, and will learn the importance of respect and safeguard of nature through environmental education.

    An insight of the ecology of the species that are present in the Maltese waters, seabirds, sea turtles, dolphins is given at the beginning of the tour in order to better understand behavior and characteristics of the animals when enjoying the time with them. In addition, participants can be involved in data collection on dolphins for the scientific research carried out by EcoMarine. Encounters with wild animals in their own environment are something unique and an exciting experience that affects people in a very special and positive way.

    The presence of the animals depends on location, season and daybreak and cannot be guaranteed. However, the marine biologist and the skipper will do their best to find the right route also using specific equipment. The boat will approach the dolphins in a noninvasive way, according to the Code of Conduct stipulated by ACCOBAMS (Agreement on the Conservation of Cetaceans of the Black Sea, Mediterranean Sea and Contiguous Atlantic Area).

    This boat trip has the aim to let people enjoy the beauty of nature and relax in the most beautiful spots around the Maltese archipelago.
    Maltese Nibbles, water and soft drinks will be served during the excursion. It must be specified that this kind of activities depend on the weather; thus, the customers will be notified in case of bad conditions and the tour will be postponed or refunded.

    Program

    Participants are welcome onboard half an hour before departure, in order to get comfortable with the space on the boat.
    Departure time is at 9:00 from Kalkara marina (see below for more details).

    While cruising along the coast, the marine biologist engages the participants in marine wildlife sightings and data collection on dolphins.
    Maltese nibbles and drinks are served during the excursion.
    Return to Kalkara at approximately 16:00 after a stop in the beautiful bay il-Ħofriet, Delimara, for a light lunch, relaxation, sunbathing, and the bravest swimming.

    Event Location

    Departure and return are in Kalkara marina.

     

     

     

     

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