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Stormy Skies

Marine Conservation organizations in Europe, Africa and the Middle East

Me.Ri.S

MeRiS Mediterraneo Research and Development (APS)

Sicily

Region Active

Europe

Non-profit, Research

Activity

Description

Dolphins, Marine research, Citizen science, Ecotourism

MeRiS works for the protection of marine mammals and their environment in the Mediterranean Sea. It engages in research activities for the protection of the sea and biodiversity, with particular regard to the cetacean population of the Strait of Sicily. This includes scientific training activities through research expeditions, training courses and internships, amongst others. It is engaged in various ecotourism activities with the opportunity to engage in cetacean (whale and dolphin) monitoring activities.

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