KYMA expeditions
Research, learning and sailing in Italy
KYMA sea conservation & research investigates the seasonal distribution of large pelagic marine species such as whales, dolphins, sea turtles and big fish in the southern Tyrrhenian Sea and the western Ionian Sea, both of which are marine areas in the central Mediterranean. The quality of the habitat is also examined by quantifying marine pollution by plastic.
The research data help to obtain a comprehensive picture of the use of these marine areas by the animals and to document possible problem areas in which human activities have a negative impact on the marine world. Effective protective measures can only be demanded on the basis of conclusive research data.
Interested individuals can participate in the research project. There is space for 6-7 participants per expedition week. The participation costs cover food and lodging of the participants on board and help to finance the project.
The on-board language of the KYMA expeditions is German. However, English expedition weeks are available on request.
Your desired date is already fully booked? Contact us anyway – we keep a waiting list in case participants cancel.
Register for KYMA expeditions
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Dates and costs 2024
Expedition 1
Tropea (Calabria) – Tropea (Calabria)
Date: 11. – 17. May 2024
Costs: CHF 1’590.-
Status: fully booked
Expedition 2
Tropea (Calabria) – Riposto (Sicily)
Date: 18. – 27. May 2024
Costs: CHF 1’890.-
Status: fully booked
Expedition 3
Riposto (Sicily) – Siracusa (Sicily)
Date: 29. May – 7. June 2024
Costs: CHF 1’890.-
Status: fully booked
Expedition 4
Siracusa (Sicily) – Siracusa (Sicily)
Date: 8. – 14. June 2024
Costs: CHF 1’590.-
Status: fully booked
Expedition 5
Siracusa (Sicily) – Siracusa (Sicily)
Date: 15. – 21. June 2024
costs: CHF 1’590.-
Status: fully booked
Expedition 6
Siracusa (Sicily) – Siracusa (Sicily)
Date: 22. – 28. June 2024
Costs: CHF 1’590.-
Status: fully booked
Expedition 7
Siracusa (Sicily) – Siracusa (Sicily)
Date: 29. June – 5. July 2024
Costs: CHF 1’590.-
Status: fully booked
Expedition 8
Siracusa (Sicily) – Siracusa (Sicily)
Date: 6. – 12. July 2024
Costs: CHF 1’590.-
Status: fully booked
Expedition 9
Siracusa (Sicily) – Siracusa (Sicily)
Date: 13. – 19. July 2024
Costs: CHF 1’590.-
Status: fully booked
Expedition 10
Siracusa (Sicily) – Tropea (Calabria)
Date: 20. – 26. July 2024
Costs: CHF 1’590.-
Status: fully booked
KYMA Expeditions
As part of our research expeditions in southern Italy, we offer interested volunteers the opportunity to experience the field work for the protection of the oceans and their creatures at first hand. As part of the research team, you can expect unique and educational experiences. You will collect data, observe animals and get to know life on board a sailing ship with all its facets. Hop on board!
Research, learning and sailing in Italy
KYMA sea conservation & research investigates the seasonal distribution of large pelagic marine species such as whales, dolphins, sea turtles and big fish in the southern Tyrrhenian Sea and the western Ionian Sea, both of which are marine areas in the central Mediterranean. The quality of the habitat is also examined by quantifying marine pollution by plastic.
The research data help to obtain a comprehensive picture of the use of these marine areas by the animals and to document possible problem areas in which human activities have a negative impact on the marine world. Effective protective measures can only be demanded on the basis of conclusive research data.
Interested individuals can participate in the research project. There is space for 6-7 participants per expedition week. The participation costs cover food and lodging of the participants on board and help to finance the project.
The on-board language of the KYMA expeditions is German. However, English expedition weeks are available on request.
Dates & costs 2024
Expedition 1
Tropea (Calabria) – Tropea (Calabria)
Date: 11. – 17. May 2024
Costs: CHF 1’590.-
Status: fully booked
Expedition 2
Tropea (Calabria) – Riposto (Sicily)
Date: 18. – 27. May 2024
Costs: CHF 1’890.-
Status: fully booked
Expedition 3
Riposto (Sicily) – Siracusa (Sicily)
Date: 29. May – 7. June 2024
Costs: CHF 1’890.-
Status: fully booked
Expedition 4
Siracusa (Sicily) – Siracusa (Sicily)
Date: 8. – 14. June 2024
Costs: CHF 1’590.-
Status: fully booked
Expedition 5
Siracusa (Sicily) – Siracusa (Sicily)
Date: 15. – 21. June 2024
costs: CHF 1’590.-
Status: fully booked
Expedition 6
Siracusa (Sicily) – Siracusa (Sicily)
Date: 22. – 28. June 2024
Costs: CHF 1’590.-
Status: fully booked
Expedition 7
Siracusa (Sicily) – Siracusa (Sicily)
Date: 29. June – 5. July 2024
Costs: CHF 1’590.-
Status: fully booked
Expedition 8
Siracusa (Sicily) – Siracusa (Sicily)
Date: 6. – 12. July 2024
Costs: CHF 1’590.-
Status: fully booked
Expedition 9
Siracusa (Sicily) – Siracusa (Sicily)
Date: 13. – 19. July 2024
Costs: CHF 1’590.-
Status: fully booked
Expedition 10
Siracusa (Sicily) – Tropea (Calabria)
Date: 20. – 26. July 2024
Costs: CHF 1’590.-
Status: fully booked
Your desired date is already fully booked? Contact us anyway – we keep a waiting list in case participants cancel.
Register for KYMA expeditions
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