[MARMAM] REMINDER: 2016 Cetacean Research Assistant Program (Barcelona- Spain)

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*EDMAKTUB ASSOCIATION *



7-Day Cetacean Research Assistant Program | Vilanova i la Geltrú, Barcelona
(SPAIN)



*Want to be part of a research project to study cetacean population in the
Balearic Sea?*



*Interested in joining a scientific campaign while you enjoy seeing many
cetacean species and seabirds in Mediterranean waters?*


*We invite you to join **EDMAKTUB* *’s research
team for 7 days to participate in our ongoing research.*



EDMAKTUB association is a non profit organization for the study and
disclosure of aquatic environment. We are specially focused in the study of
cetaceans, and since 2012 we develop the “BCNCET
” project. The aim of the
project is to study the cetacean species in the Balearic Sea (between
Catalan coasts and the Balearic Islands), including the* use of new
non-invasive techniques such as drones.*



*We are seeking volunteers to assist in our 2016 *BCNCET
one-week summer campaigns *in the Balearic Sea, *in which we study the
presence and distribution of all cetacean species found in the Balearic
Sea, between Barcelona and the Balearic Islands.


Survey Dates:

From* 4th **September **to 11th **September **2016*


The Maktub, our catamaran will sail around the Balearic Sea, between
the Catalan coast and the Balearic Islands. It will departure from Vilanova
i la Geltrú (Barcelona) harbor and arrive to the same harbor.


Visual and acoustical surveys, for the study of 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, use of hydrophones for passive acoustic
studies, and basic marine navigating skills. 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 to obtain blow samples for
possible biological-sampling in order to develop genetic studies.





Volunteers will have the chance to learn about the *high marine
biodiversity found in the area*, including: Spermwhales (*Physeter
macrocephalus*), bottlenose dolphins (*Tursiops truncatus*), striped
dolphins (*Stenella coeruleoalba)*, fin whales (*Balaenoptera physalus*),
Cuvier’s beaked whales (*Ziphius cavirostris*), common dolphins (*Delphinus
delphis*), long-finned pilot whale (*Globicephala melas*) and Risso’s
dolphins (*Grampus griseus*); many seabird species, some of which are
endangered such as the Balearic shearwater  (*Puffinus mauretanicus*),
Mediterranean shearwater (*Puffinus yelkouan*), Scopoli's Shearwater
(*Calonectris
diomedea)*, and Northern gannet (*Morus bassanus*); different fish species
(such as sunfish and blue-fin tuna); many invertebrates; and sometimes even
Loggerhead turtles (*Caretta caretta*).



No previous experience, nor specific knowledge, is required
as EDMAKTUB staff will provide all the necessary information and training.



We offer a fantastic opportunity for you to make a positive contribution to
marine wildlife conservation and also meet new people who share your
interests!





*EDMAKTUB* * is a non-profit organization* that
relies on its volunteers’ and collaborators’ donations to cover the costs
and support the work of the project. *Volunteers are an essential part of
the association* and play a vital role in our work.



Join us in this *unforgettable experience* which will allow you to stay in
direct contact with the marine environment and its fascinating inhabitants!




*More information about this project in our website**:
**http://www.edmaktub.org/en/bcncet-project/
*


*More information about the Research Assistant Program**:
*
*http://www.edmaktub.org/en/rap/* 


*If you are interested and would like to apply or want to be informed on
further campaigns, please fill up the following form: *


*http://goo.gl/forms/Z3X4UYoWHhIFXNy13
*



*EDMAKTUB Association: **for the Study and Dissemination of Information
about the Marine Environment*

*www.edmaktub.org   *

Facebook: *Edmaktub
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[MARMAM] 2016 Cetacean Research Assistant Program (Barcelona- Spain)

[Info Edmaktub]

*EDMAKTUB ASSOCIATION *



7-Day Cetacean Research Assistant Program | Vilanova i la Geltrú, Barcelona
(SPAIN)



*Want to be part of a research project to study cetacean population in the
Balearic Sea?*



*Interested in joining a scientific campaign while you enjoy seeing many
cetacean species and seabirds in Mediterranean waters?*


*We invite you to join **EDMAKTUB* *’s research
team for 7 days to participate in our ongoing research.*



EDMAKTUB association is a non profit organization for the study and
disclosure of aquatic environment. We are specially focused in the study of
cetaceans, and since 2012 we develop the “BCNCET
” project. The aim of the
project is to study the cetacean species in the Balearic Sea (between
Catalan coasts and the Balearic Islands), including the* use of new
non-invasive techniques such as drones.*



*We are seeking volunteers to assist in our 2016 *BCNCET one-week summer
 campaigns *in the Balearic Sea, *in which we study the presence and
distribution of all cetacean species found in the Balearic Sea, between
Barcelona and the Balearic Islands.


Surveys Dates:

1rst Option: From *10th **July to 17th **July **2016*

2nd Option: From* 4th **September **to 11th **September **2016*


The Maktub, our catamaran will sail around the Balearic Sea, between
the Catalan coast and the Balearic Islands. It will departure from Vilanova
i la Geltrú (Barcelona) harbor and arrive to the same harbor.


Visual and acoustical surveys, for the study of 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, use of hydrophones for passive acoustic
studies  (equivalent to MMO and PAM practices), and basic marine navigating
skills. 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 to obtain
blow samples for possible biological-sampling in order to develop genetic
studies.





Volunteers will have the chance to learn about the *high marine
biodiversity found in the area*, including: Spermwhales (*Physeter
macrocephalus*), bottlenose dolphins (*Tursiops truncatus*), striped
dolphins (*Stenella coeruleoalba)*, fin whales (*Balaenoptera physalus*),
Cuvier’s beaked whales (*Ziphius cavirostris*), common dolphins (*Delphinus
delphis*), long-finned pilot whale (*Globicephala melas*) and Risso’s
dolphins (*Grampus griseus*); many seabird species, some of which are
endangered such as the Balearic shearwater  (*Puffinus mauretanicus*),
Mediterranean shearwater (*Puffinus yelkouan*), Scopoli's Shearwater
(*Calonectris
diomedea)*, and Northern gannet (*Morus bassanus*); different fish species
(such as sunfish and blue-fin tuna); many invertebrates; and sometimes even
Loggerhead turtles (*Caretta caretta*).



No previous experience, nor specific knowledge, is required as EDMAKTUB staff
will provide all the necessary information and training.



We offer a fantastic opportunity for you to make a positive contribution to
marine wildlife conservation and also meet new people who share your
interests!





*EDMAKTUB* * is a non-profit organization* that
relies on its volunteers’ and collaborators’ donations to cover the costs
and support the work of the project. *Volunteers are an essential part of
the association* and play a vital role in our work.



Join us in this *unforgettable experience* which will allow you to stay in
direct contact with the marine environment and its fascinating inhabitants!




*More information about this project in our website**:
**http://www.edmaktub.org/en/bcncet-project/
*


*More information about the Research Assistant Program**:
*
*http://www.edmaktub.org/en/rap/* 


*If you are interested and would like to apply or want to be informed on
further campaigns, please fill up the following form: *


*http://goo.gl/forms/Z3X4UYoWHhIFXNy13
*



*EDMAKTUB Association: **for the Study and Dissemination of Information
about the Marine Environment*

*www.edmaktub.org   *

Facebook: *Edmaktub
*
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[MARMAM] Reminder: Fin whale Research Assistant Program Opportunity - Barcelona (EDMAKTUB)

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*RESEARCH ASSISTANT OPPORTUNITY*



*EDMAKTUB ASSOCIATION* 



*7-Day Fin whale Research Assistant Program*



*Vilanova i la Geltrú, Barcelona (SPAIN)*



*Want to be part of a pioneer research project to study fin whales’
remarkable presence near Barcelona’s coast?* *Interested in joining a
scientific campaign while you enjoy seeing many other cetacean species and
seabirds in Mediterranean waters?*

*We are seeking volunteers to assist in next year’s research campaign in
the catalan coast, *between Barcelona and Tarragona (NW Mediterranean
basin), which will take place *from March to May 2016*, to study fin
whales’ use of Catalan waters in the area of Garraf (central-south
Catalonia) as a potential feeding station during their migrations across
the Mediterranean Sea. This is the *first dedicated study that has ever
been conducted in this area*, which includes the* use of new non-invasive
techniques such as drones *(used to obtain blow samples for genetic
studies). Last two-year research we have sighted 92 fin whales and we
photo-identified 58 individuals.



Volunteers will have the chance to enjoy the *high marine biodiversity
found in the area*, including: bottlenose dolphins (*Tursiops truncatus*),
striped dolphins (*Stenella coeruleoalba*) and Risso’s dolphins (*Grampus
griseus*); many seabird species, some of which are endangered such as the
Balearic shearwater  (*Puffinus mauretanicus*), Mediterranean
shearwater  (*Puffinus
yelkouan*), Cory's shearwater (*Calonectris diomedea)*, Atlantic
puffin (*Fratercula
arctica*), and Northern gannet (*Morus bassanus*); different fish species
(such as sunfish, manta ray and blue-fin tuna); many invertebrates; and
sometimes even Loggerhead turtles (*Caretta caretta*)!





*FIN WHALE PROJECT* 



Our research campaigns focus on the *monitoring of fin whale (Balaenoptera
physalus),* the second largest species on earth and the only regular whale
in the Mediterranean, *presence in Catalan waters (NW Mediterranean
basin) *using
visual vessel-based surveys.



We offer the opportunity to learn about marine species and habitats in the
study area; gain experience in field work and monitoring techniques
(including non-invasive techniques such as the use of drones to obtain blow
samples for genetic studies and the use of hydrophones for passive acoustic
studies), data processing and analysis. Assistants will also be able to
listen to vocalizations recorded in the field and help in the processing of
photos taken from sightings for photo-id.





Volunteering with EDMAKTUB you will *learn about the rich marine fauna
found in the Garraf area and cetaceans’ census techniques while you enjoy
full-day survey trips on our catamaran along the Catalan coast*. Data
collected by volunteers during the surveys will contribute to our long
running research studies on fin whales habitat usage, abundance,
photo-identification, feeding behaviour and acoustic studies. We offer a
fantastic opportunity for you to *make a positive contribution to marine
wildlife conservation* and also meet new people who share your interests!



During their free time and when weather conditions are unfavorable for boat
surveys, volunteers will be able to visit Barcelona and enjoy its vibrant
cultural offer, as well as to enjoy a huge variety of wildlife while doing
some trekking and nature expeditions in Garraf’s Natural Park (beautiful
location where we’re based).





*Here * *you will find a short
video about the ‘Fin whale Project’.*





*We invite you to join **EDMAKTUB* *’s research.*




*Research Assistant Program: participate in our ongoing research for 7 days*



The campaign period will be divided into one-week sessions. A maximum of 6
assistants will be able to join each session, and priority will be given to
volunteers who can join more than one session. *We welcome undergraduate
and postgraduate students *who require field work support and office space *to
conduct their research projects* (please contact us by email to discuss
project ideas). No previous experience, nor specific knowledge, is required
as EDMAKTUB staff will provide all the necessary information and training.




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*EDMAKTUB* * is a non-profit organization* that
relies on its volunteers’ and collaborators’ donations to cover the costs
and support the work of the project. *Volunteers are an essential part of
the association* and play a vital role in our work.



Join us in this *unforgettable experience* which will allow you to stay in
direct contact with the marine environment and its fascinating inhabitants!



*If you are interested and would like more information on dates and prices,
please fill up the following form:*

*http://goo.gl/forms/uU3fYmrTSh *



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[MARMAM] Fin whale Research Assistant Program or Internship Opportunity - Barcelona (EDMAKTUB)

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*RESEARCH ASSISTANT OR INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY*



*EDMAKTUB ASSOCIATION* 



*7-Day Fin whale Research Assistant Program *

*or *

*Internship opportunity (mid-February to mid-June)*



*Vilanova i la Geltrú, Barcelona (SPAIN)*



*Want to be part of a pioneer research project to study fin whales’
remarkable presence near Barcelona’s coast?* *Interested in joining a
scientific campaign while you enjoy seeing many other cetacean species and
seabirds in Mediterranean waters?*

*We are seeking volunteers to assist in next year’s research campaign in
the catalan coast, *between Barcelona and Tarragona (NW Mediterranean
basin), which will take place *from March to May 2016*, to study fin
whales’ use of Catalan waters in the area of Garraf (central-south
Catalonia) as a potential feeding station during their migrations across
the Mediterranean Sea. This is the *first dedicated study that has ever
been conducted in this area*, which includes the* use of new non-invasive
techniques such as drones *(used to obtain blow samples for genetic
studies). Last two-year research we have sighted 92 fin whales and we
photo-identified 58 individuals.



Volunteers will have the chance to enjoy the *high marine biodiversity
found in the area*, including: bottlenose dolphins (*Tursiops truncatus*),
striped dolphins (*Stenella coeruleoalba*) and Risso’s dolphins (*Grampus
griseus*); many seabird species, some of which are endangered such as the
Balearic shearwater  (*Puffinus mauretanicus*), Mediterranean
shearwater  (*Puffinus
yelkouan*), Cory's shearwater (*Calonectris diomedea)*, Atlantic
puffin (*Fratercula
arctica*), and Northern gannet (*Morus bassanus*); different fish species
(such as sunfish, manta ray and blue-fin tuna); many invertebrates; and
sometimes even Loggerhead turtles (*Caretta caretta*)!





*FIN WHALE PROJECT* 



Our research campaigns focus on the *monitoring of fin whale (Balaenoptera
physalus),* the second largest species on earth and the only regular whale
in the Mediterranean, *presence in Catalan waters (NW Mediterranean
basin) *using
visual vessel-based surveys.



We offer the opportunity to learn about marine species and habitats in the
study area; gain experience in field work and monitoring techniques
(including non-invasive techniques such as the use of drones to obtain blow
samples for genetic studies and the use of hydrophones for passive acoustic
studies), data processing and analysis. Assistants will also be able to
listen to vocalizations recorded in the field and help in the processing of
photos taken from sightings for photo-id.





Volunteering with EDMAKTUB you will *learn about the rich marine fauna
found in the Garraf area and cetaceans’ census techniques while you enjoy
full-day survey trips on our catamaran along the Catalan coast*. Data
collected by volunteers during the surveys will contribute to our long
running research studies on fin whales habitat usage, abundance,
photo-identification, feeding behaviour and acoustic studies. We offer a
fantastic opportunity for you to *make a positive contribution to marine
wildlife conservation* and also meet new people who share your interests!



During their free time and when weather conditions are unfavorable for boat
surveys, volunteers will be able to visit Barcelona and enjoy its vibrant
cultural offer, as well as to enjoy a huge variety of wildlife while doing
some trekking and nature expeditions in Garraf’s Natural Park (beautiful
location where we’re based).





*Here * *you will find a short
video about the ‘Fin whale Project’.*





*We invite you to join **EDMAKTUB* *’s research. *

*We offer to two options:*



*Option 1. Research Assistant Program: participate in our ongoing research
for 7 days *



The campaign period will be divided into one-week sessions. A maximum of 6
assistants will be able to join each session, and priority will be given to
volunteers who can join more than one session. *We welcome undergraduate
and postgraduate students *who require field work support and office space *to
conduct their research projects* (please contact us by email to discuss
project ideas). No previous experience, nor specific knowledge, is required
as EDMAKTUB staff will provide all the necessary information and training.



*Option 2. Internship program: be part of EDMAKTUB team during the whole
study period *



Edmaktub is currently accepting internship applications for our research
project. A maximum of 3 internships will be accepted to work with us from
mid-February and mid-June. We are seeking for motivated and qualified
people who want to obtain field training in cetaceans’ research.
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*EDMAKTUB* * is a non-profit organization* that
relies on its volunteers’ and collaborators’ donations to cover the costs
and support the work of the