
For the divers and general public a new short course has been announced which will give you an insight into the Coastal and Marine Habitats of the Maltese Islands. The course will be spread over two Saturday mornings, starting on 15 July 2025, and includes as well a snorkeling experience.
The mode of delivery is accessible to anyone with an interest in the coastal and marine environment of the Mediterranean, irrespective of academic background. All participants will be given a certificate of attendance, in addition to complementary copies of publications from the Spot the Jellyfish and the Spot the Alien citizen science campaigns.
List of topics that will be covered within the foreseen 8 hrs of lectures (spread over the first 2 days, with the third and final morning being dedicated to the guided snorkeling session):
https://maltaconsulting.mt/public-courses/the-coastal-and-marine-habitats-of-the-maltese-islands/
- Introduction to the dynamics of the Mediterranean;
- Snapshots of major coastal and marine habitats and species of the Maltese Islands
- Overview of plankton species (including jellyfish);
- Human impacts (e.g. invasive alien species) and conservation strategies;
- Instrumentation and methods used in the study of marine biology;
- Management of Marine Protected Areas (MPA’s);
- Marine habitat restoration
- Introduction to citizen science
The course will be held by the well-known Professor Alan Deidun.
You may find more information on the course and ways to register at https://maltaconsulting.mt/public-courses/the-coastal-and-marine-habitats-of-the-maltese-islands/
Additionally, a full course information sheet is available at https://maltaconsulting.mt/wp-content/uploads/Course-Information-Sheet-12.pdf