"Delphis Operation"

An operation of scale which allows, through observations made on sea and information collected by these crews, to complete air observations.

The protection of dolphins and whales of the Mediterranean Sea is so objective number one of the operation " Delphis " purposes of which are targeted well:

At the same moment, the same day, to position in sea the biggest attendance figures on a meshing pre-established to realize precise observations.

To associate the users of the maritime space to scientific studies to identify the various present cetaceans in big number in this time of the year.

To make known then in the general public wealth and variety of the maritime mammals in this zone.

To make simple biologic takings.

Finally to create a real holiday of the sea around this operation of protection of cetaceans but also the Mediterranean Sea.

The " Delphis's 99 " scientific program is simple. Inside the suitcase put back to the participants, it will be necessary to record visual observations and to note the number of if possible, perceived maritime mammals to photograph them, to raise the transparency of the water by making these takings to determine its composition planctonique and its salinity according to a very simple directions for use.

But why Delphis in the Mediterranean sea ?

Simply because every summer the pond parade - liguro-provençal establishes one of the most important world concentrations of dolphins and whales It is a place very rich in plankton where whales can regenerate having almost fasted all winter long. It is also an exceptional site where the young whale can be deprived, certain to find the food indispensable to its growth.