[MARMAM] Summer cetacean surveys between Barcelona and Balearic Islands
Dear all, EDMAKTUB Association is seeking volunteers for this year summer cetacean research trip in the Mediterranean Sea, Spain. Survey Date: From 21st to 27th of July 2014. DESCRIPTION: EDMAKTUB association for the study and disclosure of aquatic environment, specially focused in the study of cetaceans, offer places for volunteers for this year summer campaigns of BCNCET-CETCAT project. The aim of the project is to study the cetacean species in the Mediterranean Sea (Catalan-Balearic area). The association catamaran will sail around the Balearic Sea, between the Catalan coast and the Balearic Islands. It will departure from the Barcelona harbour the 21st of July (early morning) and will arrive to Barcelona the 27th of July. Visual and acoustical surveys, studying the distribution, behaviour, and sound production of the sighted species will be conducted from early morning to evening during the 7 days on board. The assistants will be able to learn: species identification, environmental and behavioural data collection, sound collection, sound tracking and basic marine navigating skills (Equivalent to MMO and PAM practices). Moreover an innovative and non-invasive methodology based on the use of remote control model airplanes or drones (multicopters) for the cetacean study is going to be used, as they transmit real-time images of animals and allow to capture these images, as well as, use it for possible biological-sampling. Accommodation and food is provided by the association during the 7 days, but assistants are required to contribute with 800 for general campaign expenses. Travel expenses are not included. No previous experience is required, as the scientists present in the campaign will provide all the necessary information and teach assistants. If you are interested or would like to have more information, please write us sending your curriculum vitae at: i...@edmaktub.com Thanks! All the Edmaktub team ___ MARMAM mailing list MARMAM@lists.uvic.ca https://lists.uvic.ca/mailman/listinfo/marmam
[MARMAM] Course for whale watching guide in Tarifa, Spain
Course for whale watching guide, Tarifa, Spain: Taught content: Legislation for cetacean observation and tourism; The role of a touristic guide; Technics for interpretation and communication: the dynamics of groups; The tourism of cetacean observation: origin and evolution; The Gibraltar strait: oceanographic, geologic, meteorological and socio-economic characteristics; Biogeography, ethology, ecology, threats and conservation status of cetaceans. Practical content: 4 on board practical sessions under the supervision of an experienced guide in the vessels of Turmares (guaranteed); 1 on board research session in the vessel Rainbow (if weather allows). Price: 350 per person 320 p/p for a group b/n 6 to 9 people 300 p/p for a group of 10 + *Prices include accommodation and the course´s taught and practical contents; 20 % discount is available for students, unemployed, pensioners and people with already arranged accommodation. In order for effective reservation to be done: 100 euro deposit p/p, necessary. Dates: March, 2014: 21st, 22nd , 23rd, 28th, 29th and 30th (Intensive) May, 2014: 1st- 4th May, 2014: 16th, 17th, 18th , 23rd,24th and 25th (Intensive) June: 5th-8th For more information contact: Ezequiel Andréu, head of the research and environmental education department at Turmares: e-mail: eand...@turmares.com; mob: +34600667061; stationary: + 34956680741 Website (updated version coming soon): http://www.turmares.com/ -- Ezequiel Andréu Cazalla Dpto. Medio Ambiente Turmares Tarifa S.L. 650570668/956680741 eand...@turmares.com turma...@turmares.com ___ MARMAM mailing list MARMAM@lists.uvic.ca https://lists.uvic.ca/mailman/listinfo/marmam
[MARMAM] Join CIRCE to work on cetaceans of the Strait of Gibraltar
Dear MARMAMers, The research group CIRCE (http://www.circe.info) offers the possibility to take part in a field course on cetacean research techniques as a research assistant in the Strait of Gibraltar. CIRCE has been studying the seven species of cetaceans inhabiting the waters of the Strait of Gibraltar since 1999 and has already gained a lot of knowledge on these populations. The Strait of Gibraltar is an amazing place to study cetaceans since 4 species (long-finned pilot whales, bottlenose, common and striped dolphins) are resident and use a small area all year round at about 40 min from shore. In Spring-Summer killer and sperm whales also join the area for foraging purposes while fin whales are migrating through the Strait. We are offering you the opportunity to spend 12 days (or more) with our team of experts in the field and at the research station to learn all about the cetaceans of the Strait of Gibraltar. Activities will include but are not limited to: - Boat-based surveys and data collection at sea whenever the weather conditions are suitable - Personal work on photo-ID matching. - General presentations on the cetaceans inhabiting the Strait of Gibraltar - Presentation of the different methodologies to study these species (photo-ID, biopsy sampling, diet using stable isotopes, population genetics, satellite tracking…) - Presentation of the latest results from our research and their contribution to the conservation of the species of the Strait - Presentation of all the ongoing research projects No previous knowledge about cetacean and/or marine science is required as we will adapt the presentations and missions according to the level of knowledge of the participants. However a good mood and enthusiasm is welcome. Lectures will be available in English, French or Spanish. Prices are 990€ per trip (800€ for students) including housing, food, surveys at sea, training of research methods, transport and additional activities. This price does not include your trip to and from Algeciras or Tarifa, Spain. You will find all the information about dates, what is included in the price etc. on our website (available also in French and Spanish): http://www.circe.info/~circe/index.php?option=com_contentview=articleid=94Itemid=200lang=en Scientific publications can also be found on our website (available also in French and Spanish): http://www.circe.info/index.php?option=com_contentview=articleid=84Itemid=179lang=en Don’t miss this unique opportunity to meet researchers in the field and to enjoy the amazing wildlife of the Strait of Gibraltar! For more information you can contact us at: philippe(at)circe.info Philippe VERBORGH CIRCE (Conservation, Information and Research on Cetaceans) C/ Cabeza de Manzaneda, 3 11390 Pelayo-Algeciras Cádiz Spain www.circe.info facebook.com/Circe.org twitter.com/Circe_org philippe(at)circe.info ___ MARMAM mailing list MARMAM@lists.uvic.ca https://lists.uvic.ca/mailman/listinfo/marmam
