“Be a Marine Biologist for the Day”
Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel Island, Azores
Prices from: Adult £118, Child £67
All of our holidays offer the once in a life time opportunity for you to “Be a Marine Biologist for a Day” – the perfect program for those with a keen appetite to learn. You will enjoy talks from one of our marine biologist before spending a day with them learning research techniques such as data collection, photo ID and listening to underwater acoustics using the hydrophone. You will get away from the main tourist trail and have opportunities for a lot more contact with the animals. This a fully immersive day allowing you to step inside the shoes of our marine biologists and learn about their research. This activity can be added onto your holiday program.
Your day starts at our local boat base, walking distance from your hotel. You will then board the sturdy RIB zodiac and spend 4 hours at sea travelling further along the coast to rich feeding grounds, giving you a closer look into the lives of the whales and dolphins you’ll meet – some are even known by name! After your boat trip your marine biologist guide will spend a further 2 hours with you in the classroom at our boat base giving fun and educational audio visual presentations and talks. Do ask lots of questions!
You will be accompanied throughout the day by our expert local guides and marine biologists who love sharing their extensive knowledge of these incredible creatures. They will teach you research techniques such as data collection, photo ID and listening to underwater acoustics using the hydrophone.
You’ll learn about the biology, habitat and behaviour of the cetaceans and participate in valuable research and conservation initiatives helping to preserve the oceans for future generations.
This is a superb addition to any trip and is ideally suited to adults and children who are keen to get hands on in the world of conservation.
A packed lunch is given with the choice of eating out at sea or at the boat base. This tour is for 6 hours starting at 08h30 and finishing at approx. 3pm
NOTE: This tour operates subject to a minimum number of 8 people booking. If this number has not been reached, you will be offered a refund or alternative tour at your balance due date (8 weeks before departure).
