Category: Marine Biology and Snorkeling

A WEEK IN CILENTO

Last week we went to the Parco Nazionale del Cilento e Vallo di Diano for 5 days. This park, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was founded in 1991 and is located in the province of Salerno, …

Mid Project Report: State of Affairs.

Italian: Arriving in a foreign country where they speak a totally different language from what you are used to can be intimidating to most people. However, us M.A.R.E. volunteers took it in our stride, and after 1 month …

DUEproject initiative

The project M.A.R.E. joined the MAREA Outdoors Association to work with the DUEproject (http://dueproject.org) initiative, which involves all sea enthusiasts. The aim is to survey and record key marine species to help determine the health status of the …

Algae and Posidonia lesson!

Some time ago we told you about our First Approach to Algae and Aquatic Plants. Project M.A.R.E. volunteers and some students from Sant’Anna Institute of Sorrento learnt about these organisms trough theoretical lessons, snorkeling and laboratory experience. Now, are the …

Marine Biology Course in Nerano

For the last seven years, the Marine Protected Area Punta Campanella has organized Marine Biology Courses. This Course is done together with “Parthenope” Napoli University and it gives 3 ECTS for the students. An intensive week full of …