DESCRIPTION
Join us on board our research yacht, Silurian, as we depart from Tobermory (on the Isle of Mull) to monitor the rich Hebridean seas.
Teen Research Expeditions provide a fantastic experience for younger environmentalists (aged 16 or 17), with participants gaining the fundamental skills required to build a career in marine conservation. The protocol during the Teen Research Expeditions is exactly the same as the standard Research Expeditions, however, there will be more staff provision to offer additional insight and support.
Alongside resident species, like porpoise and bottlenose dolphin, this expedition will monitor the arrival of seasonal visitors to Hebridean seas, such as minke whale and common dolphin.
With rendezvous in Tobermory, this survey will allow for the exploration of seas around the Southern Hebrides (Islay, Jura, Colonsay, Gigha) alongside the Argyll Islands (Mull, Coll and Tiree) and the Small Isles (Muck, Eigg, Canna and Rum).
Spring in the Hebrides is a wonderful time with nature awakening after the dark winter months. Sea birds are returning to nest and breed and seasonal visitors to our inshore waters are starting to arrive. Generally the weather is more settled in spring which allows for easier conditions to survey. Plus, shore visits can be much more enjoyable before the summer midge invasion.
COST: £1,425 per person - this includes all food, accommodation (on board) and specialised equipment for the duration of the expedition but excludes transport costs to and from rendezvous.
DATES: Monday 14 - Sunday 20 April 2025
DURATION: 7 days
RENDEZVOUS: Tobermory, Isle of Mull
PARTICIPANT AGE: 16 and 17
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