Preparation of spines of small tunas (Auxis rochei, Sarda sarda and/or Euthynnus alletteratus), processing, cutting, preparation of slides and age reading/interpretation of growth marks. If enough samples are processed this could be used for complementing current age and growth studies and inclusion in a scientific report and/or paper.
This work is part of IPMA's contribution to the ICCAT Small Tunas working group.
Language requirements:
English, Spanish, Portuguese
Specific competences required :
None
Safety issues:
No
Accommodation possibilities :
None. Olhão is 10km away from Faro. Daily travel is possible even on bike.
Additional costs to be covered by the student:
No
COVID-19 contingency plan:
There is NO alternative. IPMA is offering on-site training ONLY. If this is not possible IPMA will not be responsible for offering and alternative.
format:
on-site
