The data and information we collect during our tours are the basis for numerous research projects.
Turmares’ commitment to science is evident in all the projects in which we have been involved for years.
Founding members of the World Cetacean Alliance (World Cetacean Alliance, wca)
Spanish Society of Cetaceans (Sociedad Española de Cetáceos, SEC)
- Carpinelli, E. et al. (2015). Assessing sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) movements within the western Mediterranean Sea through photo-identification: an effective example of cooperation between institutions.
- Andréu, E., Patón, D. (2015). Use of multifractal analysis in the determination of a functional model of sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) distribution in the Strait of Gibraltar.
- Anfruns, I. et al. (2016). Space use analysis of photo-identified individuals of short-finned pilot whales (Globicephalamelas) in the Strait of Gibraltar. IX Congress of the SEC (Spanish Cetacean Society), Gran Canaria, Spain.
- Román, S. et al (2016). Determination of the space use of bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) in the Strait of Gibraltar using multifractal analysis.
- Martín, T. et al (2016). Multifractal analysis to determine the space use of the killer whale (Orcinus orca) in the Strait of Gibraltar.
- Rodriguez, Y. et al. (2016). Determination of habitat use, spatially, of different sperm whale (Physether macrocephalus) individuals in the Strait of Gibraltar.
- Andréu, A. et al. (2017). Analysis of the ecological stability of cetacean distribution areas in the Strait of Gibraltar, Canary Islands and Catalonia.
- Anfruns, I. et al. (2017). Comparative study through a multifractal analysis of the use of preferential space between individuals and between social groups of short-finned pilot whales (Globicephala melas) in the Strait of Gibraltar.
- Pérez, L. et al. (2018). Preliminary study through opportunistic platforms on lesions present in several cetacean populations in the Strait of Gibraltar.
EUROPEAN CETACEAN SOCIETY (ECS)
- Carpinelli, E. et al. Andréu, E. et al. (2006). Interspecific mating between bottlenose dolphin and long finned pilot whale.
- Martínez, M., Villar, S. (2006). Cetaceans sightings in the Strait of Gibraltar during the whale watching seasons 2003, 2004, and 2005.
- Andréu, E. et al. (2007). Short seasonal absence of long-finned pilot whales in the strait of Gibraltar.
- Gallego P. et al. (2007). Killer whale (orcinus orca) diet in the Strait of Gibraltar.
- Andréu, E. et al. (2008). High levels of interspecific interactions in the Strait of Gibraltar.
- García, A. et al. (2008). Ship strikes in the strait of Gibraltar.
- Medina, B. et al. (2008). Bottlenose dolphin response to whale-watching vessels in the Strait of Gibraltar.
- Martínez, M. et al. (2008). Sperm whales and climate change: unusual temporal distribution in the Strait of Gibraltar.
- Mónica, M. et al. (2008). Sperm whales and climate change: unusual temporal distribution in the Strait of Gibraltar.
- Acero, A. et al. (2009). Cetacean interaction with fisheries in the Strait of Gibraltar and the Bay Cadiz.
- Consentino, A. et al. (2009). First recaptures of Fin whales (Balaenoptera physalus) migrating through the Strait of Gibraltar.
- Gallego, P. et al. (2009). Killer whale hunting behavior and acoustics in the Strait of Gibraltar.
- Pérez Martín, E. et al. (2009). Skin lesions observed in cetaceans from Strait of Gibraltar.
- Tello, M.J. et al. (2009). Dramatic decrease of Short-breaked common dolphin (Delphinus delphis) sightings in the Strait of Gibraltar.
- Abaurrea, T. et al. (2010). Strange absence of the Killer whales during the summer of 2009 in the Strait of Gibraltar (Spain).
- Hermoso, M. et al. (2010). Influences of Tanger-Med II harbor on the cetacean population of the Strait of Gibraltar.
- Carrillo-Elkin, N. et al. (2011). Evolution of environmental education in the whale watching company Turmares Tarifa, Cádiz, Spain.
- Santos, Mª. E. (2008). Study of the possible incidence of whale watching in the Strait of Gibraltar on the behaviour of the pilot whale Globicephala melas.
- Tello, M.J. et al. (2011). Cetacean wathings’s in the Strait of Gibraltar since 2003-2010 season.
- Llinàs, J., Andréu, E. (2012). Long-finned pilot whale (Globicephala melas) in the Strait of Gibraltar: behavior patterns 2003-2010.
- Andréu, E. et al. (2013). First record of anomalously white pigmentation in a striped dolphin (Stenella coeruleoalba) in the Strait of Gibraltar.
- Carpinelli, E. et al. (2013). The value of integrating whale wathching data in scientific research: the example of the sperm whale (Physeter microcephalus) photo-ID catalogue in the Strait of Gibraltar.
- Contreras, C. et al. (2013). Influence of whale watching on the behaviour of pilot whale (globicephala melas) and bottlenose dolphin (tursiops truncatus) in the Strait of Gibraltar.
- González, E. et al. (2013). Tidal influence on local distribution patterns of pilot whale (globicephala melas) in the Strait of Gibraltar.
- Andréu, E. et al. (2014). Evaluation of the influence of whale watching on Pilot whale and Bottlenose dolphin in the Strait of Gibraltar.
World Marine Mammal Conference (WMMC)
- Gámez, A. et al. (2019) Complex Social Interactions of Sperm Whales (Physeter macrocephalus) in the Strait of Gibraltar: the sighting of a marguerite formation with the probable presence of a calf.
- Anfruns, I. et al. (2019) Preliminary study on the potential re-organisation of new social groups of long-finned pilot whales (Globicephala melas) in the strait of Gibraltar.
- Pérez, L. et al. (2019) Whale watching activity as a useful tool to monitor the population of bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) in the Strait of Gibraltar.
- Martín, C. et al. (2019) Whale watching platforms as a tool for the monitoring of the health status of wounded cetacean individuals in the Strait of Gibraltar.
Collaborations with Universities
Final Degree Projects (PFC) and Final Degree Projects (TFG).
- Santos, Mª. E. (2008). Study of the possible incidence of whale watching in the Strait of Gibraltar on the behaviour of the pilot whale Globicephala melas. Faculty of Environmental Sciences. University of Castilla-La Mancha.
- Chico, C. (2011). Study of the abundance, survival rate and residency of the bottlenose dolphin Tursiops truncatus in the Strait of Gibraltar. Faculty of Environmental Sciences and Biochemistry. University of Castilla-La Mancha.
- Martín, C. (2013). Influence of cetacean sightings on the social groups of short-finned pilot whales (Globicephala melas) in the Strait of Gibraltar.
- Marín, T. (2016). Study of photo-identification and use of sperm whale space in the Strait of Gibraltar from opportunistic sighting platforms. University of Cádiz.
- Román, S. (2016). Comparative study of the use of space by striped dolphins (Stenella coeruleoalba) and common dolphins (Delphinus delphis) in the Strait of Gibraltar.
- Gámez, A. (2019). Seasonal presence of the sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) in the Strait of Gibraltar, conservation implications. University of Granada.
Final Master Projects (Trabajos Fin de Máster, TFM)
- Borrega, B. (2008). Satellite images as a tool for the study of the distribution of Stenella coeruleoalba: application in the Strait of Gibraltar. Department of Ecology and Coastal Management of the Andalusian Institute of Marine Sciences (C.S.I.C).
- Contreras, C. (2011-2012). Behaviour of short-finned pilot whales (Globicephala melas) and bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) in the Strait of Gibraltar. Master in Ethology. University of Cordoba.
- González, E. (2011-2012). Tidal influence on the local distribution patterns of the pilot whale (Globicephala melas) in the Strait of Gibraltar. Master in Ethology. University of Cordoba.
- Vegas, I. (2011-2012). Study on the benefits of assisted therapies with cetaceans in the wild. Master’s Degree in Ethology. University of Cordoba.
- Walías, C. (2012-2013). Behavioural analysis and development of an ethogram of pilot whales (Globicephala melas) in the Strait of Gibraltar. Master in Ethology. University of Cordoba.
- González, E. (2011-2012). Tidal influence on the local distribution patterns of the pilot whale (Globicephala melas) in the Strait of Gibraltar.