Everything you need to know about observing cetaceans

With its expertise and commitment, the AMV company offers unique and enriching experiences in the field of marine observation.

The shipping company AMV has been sharing its experience in observing cetaceans since 1999.

Respect the environment

With the desire for a reduced carbon footprint, for several years, aerial tracking has been eliminated in favor of classic naturalistic localization with bridge monitoring and the use of electronically stabilized binoculars.

Scientific partnership

Since its inception, the maritime company AMV has welcomed students and researchers on board its naturalist ship each summer season, offering a technical platform for observation, information and practical initiation into the world of Mediterranean cetaceans.

Today the Observatory for the Study of Man and Cetaceans SILLAGE is the partner scientist on board.

Naturalist Conference

Privileged presence on board of the French ethologist Philippe MAURT Doctor of the University of Paris Descartes & Sorbonne, specialist in the social behavior of cetaceans and Founder of the SILLAGE Observatory for the study of humans and cetaceans.

Engaged in popularizing science, he will come into visual contact with marine animals to share his naturalist comments on the microphone with passengers.

On the road back in his multidisciplinary activity Philippe Maurt will be able to exchange with the public and sign his latest books or films on marine mammals.

Respect for animals

The outings take place within the framework of the PELAGOS Sanctuary. With free animals, without voluntary impregnation.

The approach to marine mammals meets the ethical criteria and regulations in force in this specific area of the Mediterranean.