School, university and specialised programmes run by SdE
| Name / Topic | Year / Level | Duration of lecture | Optional field trip* |
 Mediterranean cetacean identification and scientific observations (basic concepts in weather, orientation, GPS use, etc.) |
Years 3 - 11 | 1hr | One or more days out at sea to observe the marine ecosystem and cetaceans (sightings not guaranteed) |
| Paleontology, biological, physiological (adaptation) and ecological (populations, reproduction, place in the food web, etc.) characteristics of Mediterranean cetaceans. | Years 4 - 11 | 90 mins | Visit to the Paul Ricard Oceanographic Institute aquarium (to illustrate the "food chain" component, and morphological differences between fish and cetaceans) |
| Threats to Mediterranean cetaceans and conservation measures (Pelagos Sanctuary) | Years 4 - 11 | 90 mins | No |
All about cetaceans: classification, ecology, biology, recognition, threats and protection. |
Years 5 - 11 | 3hrs | Two additional options:
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| Global warming and other issues regarding ecosystems and today's society | Years 11-13 and University (all majors) | 90 mins | No |
| Introduction to Mediterranean cetology (paleontology and adaptation, systematics, identification, ecology and populations, study / research and census / counting methodologies, conservation and regulatory aspects) | Years 11-13, BTS (Advanced Vocational Diplomas) and degrees majoring in ecology | 1 - 4hrs depending on desired level | One or more days aboard a boat for an introduction to the line transect technique |
| Role and functioning of an environmental conservation association, law of 1901 | Years 11-13, BTS (Advanced Vocational Diplomas) and degrees majoring in environment | 2hrs | No |
| Maritime traffic and large cetaceans | Specialised programme (professionals or students): environmental management; navigation personnel | 2hrs | No |
| Observation of cetaceans as a tourist activity (whale watching) | Specialised programme (professionals or students): environmental management; tourism | 2hrs | One or more days out at sea to observe the marine ecosystem and cetaceans (sightings not guaranteed) |
| Pollutions and cetaceans: How to limit our impact ? |
Years 3-5 | 1hr | No |
*SdE does not organise whale watching trips, but offers a referral service with independent operators committed to an ecologically responsible approach (respecting a code of good conduct when approaching cetaceans).
Pedagogical tools used
- Interactive Powerpoint presentations
- Interactive DVD
- Documentaries
- Numerous other support materials (paper documents, posters, triptychs, etc.)
- Anatomical model of a Bottle-nose dolphin for the physiology component (made by Naturalia Moulage)
- And better than a blackboard: the deep blue of the open sea during field trips!
Fees :
| Costs | Details | |
| Classroom lecture | Normal rate: €60/hr Partners and multiannual programmes rate: €40/hr + travel expenses: €0.70/km from Brignoles |
30 students maximum |
| Field trip option | Organisation and supervision: €200/day (€160 for partners and multiannual programmes) + cost of the trip (extremely variable depending on the option and number of students, please contact us) |
The number of students can be limited (5 to 30). Please contact us |
| Other arrangements may be made on request (other topics as well as adaptation to official programmes). Please contact us | ||
Some references :
| Primary and Junior high | Senior high and University | Professionals |
| Rousset Intercommunal College (13) | Aix Valabre Lycée d'Enseignement Général et Technologique (Gardanne, 13) | École Nationale de la Marine Marchande de Marseille (French National Merchant Marine School of Marseille; 13) |
| Quatre Vents Primary School (Seillons/Argens, 83) | Université du Sud (Toulon, 83) | Offshore State employees (Toulon Maritime Prefecture, 83) |
| Numerous schools in Marseille (13), Ajaccio (2A) and Bastia (2B) as part of "Mer en Fête". | Ecole Pratique des Hautes Etudes (School of Advanced Studies, University of Montpellier II) | |
| St Marthe Junior High School, Draguignan (83) | Poisy Agricultural High School (74) |
Trainee programme
Attention students in search of a traineeship :
Due to the increasing number of applications, we ask you to please keep in mind the following :
- In general, only applications from candidates referring to the programmes arranged by the association (see the table below) will be considered.
- Outside these programmes, only those applications which propose a clearly defined issue and conceptually advanced project will be considered.
- All applications must be submitted by email, and accompanied by a CV and motivational letter (please remember to include the title of the programme where relevant, as set out in the table below).
| Date / duration | Title | Level of course | Details |
| 2008 or 2009, 5 months minimum | Human activities and Mediterranean cetaceans | Masters |
Some references :
| Course | University |
| Masters in Zoo Conservation Biology | University of Plymouth, England |
| Masters 2 "Advanced Skills in Computer Science" | Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Corte, Corsica |
| Masters in Biology of Populations and Ecosystems | Faculty of Science, Nice Sophia-Antipolis (ID-Bio Project) |
| Bachelor of Science (Organism Biology) | Faculty of Science, Paul Cezanne University, Marseille |
| Bachelor of Applied Science (Ecotourism) | IMIS-ESTHUA (School of Tourism and Hospitality Management), University of Angers |
| Advanced Vocational Diploma in Management and Protection of Wilderness areas | LEGTA Aix Valabre Agricultural High School, Gardanne |
- Whale-Watching
- ENSM of Marseille
- Off-shore State employees
- Universities and Schools
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