Educate yourself and help with Planet Lover Ocean Education

Occasionally we organize special trips focused on dolphin and marine ecosystem research at the Lošinj Marine Education Centre in Croatia. These educational trips offer a unique opportunity to combine travel with conservation benefits, where participants actively participate in research and educational activities. The trip can be organized for companies or individual groups with a minimum of 8 people. Combine adventure with learning and contribute to the conservation of the marine environment.

Planet Lover Ocean Education’s 5-day intensive training program has been tailor-made thanks to the willingness and extended collaboration with Blue World Institute. It is a unique and integrated educational process. Methods used in the workshops include discussion, oral presentations, demonstrations as well as direct observation in the field. The entire program is conducted in English. If necessary, we provide interpreters. The main aim of our workshops is to promote the development of awareness and attitude towards nature, as well as to increase interest in natural sciences. It is almost unbelievable how similar the marine ecosystem is in some processes to the forest – terrestrial one.

What we will experience

What we will experience and learn together (theoretically and practically:) Dolphin identification – a workshop on dolphin biology, ecology, behaviour and research for students of different ages, presented by scientists – marine biologists, in a very understandable way. The main theme of the workshop is to teach students how to identify dolphins using photo-identification. The workshop is held at LMEC and includes discussions on the conservation of marine protected areas. Another workshop covers the biology and ecology of sea turtles, including their identification, life cycle and conservation. This workshop takes place at the Turtle Rescue Center (TRC) in Mali Losinj or at LMEC with a visit to the TRC.

Program

Day 1
– departure from Slovakia by shared transport (departure in the morning),
transfer to the place of stay
– arrival in Veli Losinj in the evening
Day 2
Location – LMEC, Veli Lošinj
9:00 – 9:30 – Welcome to the Lošinj Maritime Education Centre with an introduction to BWI
9:30 – 10:00 – Lecture on the Adriatic Dolphin Project
10:15 – 13:00 – Dolphin Research Methods – Workshop (with two 10 minute breaks)
Everyone will try 3 activities to learn a lot of new things. At the same time you will experience the work of marine biologists – scientists who have been doing research for many years within the Blue World Institute.
Day 3
9:00-13:00 – Dolphin Watching Trip – Dolphin Search
Day 4
Location – Veli Lošinj, LMEC & Mali Lošinj, Sunčana uvala, TRC
9:00-10.30 – Climb to Sv. Ivan hill
11:00- 12.00 – Lecture and workshop on sea turtles
Transport to Mali Lošinj (20 min)
12.30 – 13.30 – Visit to the Turtle Rescue Centre
Transport back to Veli Lošinj (20 min)
Day 5
– departure from Croatia by shared transport (departure in the morning), transfer home
– arrival in Slovakia in the evening

Veli Losinj

Veli Losinj – During the educational stay, there is also room for amazing walks around the beautiful seaside village (they have built several tens of km long trail along the sea:).

Program change reserved as outdoor field activities are weather related.

Join us in our efforts to protect and preserve our beautiful planet for future generations. With this interactive educational workshop OCEAN EDUCATION you support ongoing research in the Adriatic Sea (Blue World Institute) as well as the spread of ECO education in secondary schools in Slovakia (Planet Lover).

After completing the workshops, you will receive 2 certificates, which serve as a confirmation of the acquired knowledge. You can list the certificates on your CV as part of your career development or volunteering in the field of environmental protection and sustainable development.

By completing this interactive educational journey you are doing 2 x good deed at once = you are financially supporting the Blue World Institute as well as ECO-education in secondary schools all over Slovakia!

Price

Price of Planet Lover Ocean Education programme: 799 €
The price includes: accommodation, full board on site, transport from Slovakia to the site and back, all educational activities including dolphin watching, a responsible accompanying person – lecturer, extra insurance as you will go into the field.

This program was developed through a long-standing collaboration with the Blue World Institute. The training course is limited in number of persons.

The accommodation is located in a 19th-century Habsburg castle, which is surrounded by a beautiful forest park. Accommodation will be provided in double 3* rooms with full board.