WWF EXPEDITION 2021: research campaign on marine megafauna in the waters off the coast of Carloforte.

NB: It is also possible to embark in Fiumicino on September 21 in the morning and disembark in Fiumicino on October 5 in the evening , for those who would also like to experience the Fiumicino-Carloforte round trip. Being an All-inclusive experience that includes food, fuel and stops in the ports to embark and disembark at Fiumicino, an additional contribution of 200 € is required.
IN THIS CASE, IF YOU WISH TO BOARD AND LAND FROM FIUMICINO, BEFORE BOOKING, YOU MUST WRITE TO THE ORGANIZER OR CONTACT CUSTOMER CARE at 0294752565 requesting a personalized offer!

This expedition, strongly desired by the WWF for scientific research purposes for the protection of the marine megafauna, including some endangered cetaceans, sees the WWF and other nationally and internationally renowned bodies as protagonists who will send biologists, naturalists and ethologists on board. of an 18-meter schooner , discovering unexplored waters since the early 1980s, to better understand the impact man could have had, and could have in the future, on the local megafauna.

The goal is therefore to research and monitor the megafauna - Cetaceans, Turtles and Sharks - in this area south of Sardinia, with specific instrumentation and equipment (drones, hydrophones, cameras and video cameras) to study the distribution and behavior of these wonderful and very important animals and to collect fundamental acoustic data to evaluate the presence of cetaceans and the impacts of noise pollution.

It is a real research expedition that will help the entire scientific community to have valuable information on an unknown and unexplored area that could represent a biodiversity hotspot and a very important area of feeding, migration and reproduction for whales, dolphins, turtles. and sharks.

Taking part in this expedition is a unique and unrepeatable experience , which will allow 10 travelers to support professionals who work every day for the protection of marine fauna and the ecosystem in general in a very important WWF research project.

IS IT AN EXPERIENCE FOR EVERYONE?

Yes, in the sense that anyone can get on board this experience, the important thing is to be at ease on a boat and know that it will be a wonderful experience but with rhythms dictated by the real protagonists of this adventure: the cetaceans and other marine animals. There will therefore be night cruises, intense sailing but also moments of fun and strong complicity within the crew, which is united by a common mission: to search and monitor cetaceans to give them the opportunity to continue living undisturbed in their natural habitat.

THE SKIPPER AND THE BOAT

The skipper of this experience will be Francesco N .. On board with Francesco there will also be his co-skipper and at least two expert biologists / naturalists or ethologists sent by the WWF and other international bodies. For those who wish during the experience it will be possible to learn sailing notions with a small course held by the skipper .

Sailing with Francesco means taking a step back in time, it means experiencing those emotions that only history with its traditions can give you. Lie down on the deck, eyes closed, the sun warming your face and feel the gentle roll of the boat as it safely plows through the water. The schooner is in fact built entirely of wood and designed for an environmental awareness project on the theme of plastic in the sea. The guest cabins are two doubles, one triple (with double berth + 1 single) and one quadruple with 4 single berths.

COVID FREE HOLIDAY

Participants of this holiday will be required to show the green pass with all the required doses or to show a negative swab / test certificate for covid19.