BDRI: The Bottlenose Dolphin Research Institute

A great opportunity is open for dolphin enthusiasts to participate as students, volunteers in hands-on research with free-ranging wild bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) along the Emerald Coast, in North Sardinia Island, Italy.

In the pages that follow, you will find some background on the work of our dolphin research institute i... read more A great opportunity is open for dolphin enthusiasts to participate as students, volunteers in hands-on research with free-ranging wild bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) along the Emerald Coast, in North Sardinia Island, Italy.

In the pages that follow, you will find some background on the work of our dolphin research institute is planning, along with information on how you can become a part of it

If you are planning to spend a period as part of your holidays, continuing education or a gap year, and are looking for a hands-on learning experience that incorporates boat based field work, marine mammals research, intensive training and mentoring in marine ecology, and encouragement to work hard, have fun, and learn from the dolphins and each other, then consider studying abroad with the Bottlenose Dolphin Research Institute.

BDRI researchers are committed to conserving the diversity and integrity of marine life to meet the needs of current and future generations: more info in our Responsible travel policy. Less