Cetaceans and current trends

This was an unexpected invitation. To give a lecture at my former High School on my work about cetaceans. The title of the venue was “A escola convida” (School Invitational). For sure that I was very flattered and honoured by such call. Some of my former teachers were present which gave a nice touch to the occasion. The presentation focused 5 distinct species but a special focus on the current trends of the whaling issue and how to circunvent them.

Giving a Lecture at my former High School

Credits were given to Global Ocean and its support of my work since South America, then the Caribbean and lately Africa.
In the end many question were made but this time I knew more about a topic on discussion then them, I Guess this is the evolution ans specialization of science. I was also given a gift as a sign of gratitude, very nice!

Cetaceans: the evolution on a HUGE prespective (and comments on activism)

This was the 2nd lecture I gave at the Univeristy of Peniche, this time for an event called the ‘Darwin Day’. Obviously the main theme was evolution, but I opted for giving an insight on 5 main species on cetaceans, their abilities and evolution mechanisms. This was merged with comments about the contemporary whaling debate and an explanation of why these mammals even though they developed incredible means for orientation and adaptation to the aquatic realm are still endangered due to humans. The problem relies on 3 main nations (Japan, Iceland and Norway) and their obstinate crave for whaling. The problem was shown, possible solutions and a discussion was generated in relation on what we can do as individuals and the issue of the status quo between governments and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)

Read the summary (portuguese only)
View powerpoint presentation (portuguese only)

M.E.E.R. Practical Courses

The German NGO MEER (Mammals, Education, Encounters and Research) will conduct another set of practical courses in ethology during the next Spring. Moreover, it will also offer again the new “Springtime Research” program.
The date for the Springtime Research is: 11-18 March 2005
The date for the practical couse will be: 08-22 April 2005
Courses will be held in English.
Springtime Research – max. 15 participants
Practical course – max. 9 participants
Details on the courses and information on the work of MEER is found @ www.m-e-e-r.org