Seeking Expedition Assistants Departure date: August 2024 Return date: November 2024 Duration: 10 weeks
Expedition title: Conserving Cambodian Cetaceans Expedition description: This 10-week expedition will fill baseline knowledge gaps on population sizes and distribution of Cambodia's endangered and heavily threatened cetacean species. During this expedition, boat surveys will be conducted throughout the full Cambodian coastline. Findings will be used by resource managers to help shape effective management strategies. The expedition will be conducted by Newcastle University as part of PhD research led by Sarah Tubbs. The expedition is being conducted in collaboration with local NGO and government groups. Who we are looking for: We are looking to fill two positions for expedition assistants. The ideal candidates will be adventurous and hard-working, ideally with a keen interest in marine mammal conservation. Large amounts of time will be spent at sea during this expedition, therefore prior experience conducting at sea work is advantageous. Khmer applicants are strongly encouraged to apply. If you are interested in these positions, please contact s.e.tu...@newcastle.ac.uk<mailto:s.e.tu...@newcastle.ac.uk> for full details of the expedition and details on how to apply. Please note, these are unpaid positions and there is a fee associated with the expedition to cover travel, accommodation and food costs. Scholarships are available for Khmer applicants.
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