Pelagikos operates an 84-foot sailing research vessel which will be used during the course of study. The courses will be taught by instructors who have been involved in this research for the past four years. Registration is through Mendocino College.
Courses are open to both California and non-California residents.
An introduction to field research techniques used to detect, document and analyze the general feeding behavior and acoustics of the blue and humpback whales in the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary. Other marine habitats and dynamics surrounding the islands will be explored. Two sections will be offered. This is an intensive 8-day sailing expedition. It will focus on the whale population within the Channel Islands area.