Orca and Pilot Whale Research Internship (summer 2022) - Lofoten, Norway Ocean Sounds Norway (OSN) is a non-profit organization conducting marine mammal research and conservation in northern Norway including Lofoten. We are studying the vocal and social behavior of whales and monitoring human impacts such as noise pollution and seismic activity. Our focus is to better understand the complex communication of our target species; orcas and long finned-pilot whale vocal repertoires.
Dates and Location: We are currently looking for two interns to come join our team this summer conducting boat fieldwork and data analysis during 15 June to 15 August 2022. There may be opportunities to stay for one or two months. The field work will be conducted in the beautiful islands of Lofoten near Reine in northern Norway. Lofoten is easily accessible by public ferry from Bodø. Responsibilities: The internship will consist of an average of five days pr week (weather dependent) boat research trips on our research rib. We will be collecting hydrophone recorded data, photo-ID photographs, behavioral notes and GPS waypoints. Interns will also be working on Photo-ID analysis and assisting in current OSN projects. We are looking for dedicated and trainable interns eager to work during potential long and cold days at sea when they occur. Qualifications: Must be 18 years of age or older Current students or recent graduate in marine biology, biology, conservation or other are encouraged to apply. Previous experience on boats, photography, data collection, and Photo-ID are desirable but not required. Boat license and rib experience (preferred but not required) Be able to communicate well in English Housing and Travel: Housing costs are €400 per month, we will be staying in a lovely rented house that has been arranged for our small research team to live and work together in. Food is not included but we do like to cook together. Common household chores like cleaning and cooking will be shared by us all. Travel expenses to and from the fieldwork site will not be provided. It’s recommended to fly into Bodø and take the public ferry to Moskenes. This is an unpaid internship. Applying: To apply please email your CV, cover letter, and your availability to i...@oceansounds.no <mailto:i...@oceansounds.no> by May 28th, 2022. For more information about OSN please visit our websites: www.oceansounds.no <http://www.oceansounds.no/> and www.ocean-sounds.org <http://www.ocean-sounds.org/>
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