Our 7-day marine expeditions are part of a road map for the design of a new large scale Marine National Park of over 100.000 hectares at the Balearic Islands - a “Hope Spot” of Mission Blue - by 2018, and the establishment of a first management plan proposal by 2020.
The islands' surrounding waters are a hot spot of biodiversity and home to unique habitats for great pelagic species, such as sperm whales, fin whales, pilot whales, dolphins, marine turtles, tunas, sharks and seabirds.
Alnitak's citizen science program - Sea Bioneers - has allowed us to ensure the continuity of Toftevaag’s surveys since 1990, providing national and international frameworks with one of the most extensive scientific data sets for conservation of marine biodiversity. Volunteers make this possible by covering their share in survey costs and by actively assisting scientists in the survey work. With a ratio of 4 scientists to 8 volunteers, on board the Toftevaag we work as a team, developing fascinating science, zooming right in on the amazing marine ecosystem.
You will participate in the photo identification of dolphins, satellite tracking of turtles and filming all creatures from the smallest plankton to the fin whale, whilst enjoying the magic of life on board a historic vessel based in the beautiful National Park of the Archipelago of Cabrera.
Out in the open seas we are not alone. Our role is to calibrate the biological response in the ecosystem for the Integrated Oceanographic Observation System of www.socib.es. We are one more element among satellites, gliders, buoys and our satellite tagged turtles. We are out there, looking closely at the marvels of this ecosystem, but also monitoring different forms of pollution and risk to biodiversity.
You do not need any sailing experience to join these expeditions. All you need is to pack light and a lot of positive team spirit and passion for the sea. Each expedition lasts 7 days.
The dates of the Balearic Expeditions in 2019 will be announced soon. Stay tuned!
Contact us if you would like us to get in touch with additional information on these expeditions, departing Ports and dates.
You do not need any sailing experience to join these expeditions. All you need is to pack light and a lot of positive team spirit and passion for the sea. Each expedition lasts 7 days.
Your contribution to expedition costs will cover your accommodation and meals on board, insurance, ports, fuels and expendable research equipment.
If you love the sea and wildlife that's one of the most beautiful things you could do! Spending a week on the Toftevaag is like jumping in another world for a short time and see the beauty of nature from another point of view. Simultaneously you learn a lot about marine ecology, life on board and present problems such as pollution of the oceans. I highly recommend this expedition
If you love the sea and wildlife that's one of the most beautiful things you could do! Spending a week on the Toftevaag is like jumping in another world for a short time and see the beauty of nature from another point of view. Simultaneously you learn a lot about marine ecology, life on board and present problems such as pollution of the oceans. I highly recommend this expedition
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Balearic Islands Marine Expedition