Hello Ecologers! I'm hoping you can help me with advice regarding marine research/aid. I have the opening to travel from January to mid-April and aim to work with marine fisheries research in a different part of the world. It could be with aquaculture, large scale fisheries, community fisheries, or anything else related. I currently work with shellfish on Cape Cod, making the Atlantic ocean ideal: Mexico, Central, or South America.
I thought an opportunity would be effortless to find but most organizations have high volunteer fees and it's hard to feel confident about what I am signing up for. I am looking for an opportunity that is low cost or break-even, where I would stay in one community and create relationships with its members and fishermen. Pay would be fantastic but from what I've sifted through that seems out of reach. For my credentials: I have a B.S. in biology, both marine lab and field research experience, and am a strong swimmer. I know very little spanish but would really like to become more conversational. And, most importantly, I would love to help and learn from the fishers in any community and hope to create a bond where I may even go back to the area and continue to work in years to come. I would love to hear about any organizations or groups that you think may be a good fit. I am grateful for any and all suggestions and will take as many as you can send me and any advice you can give! Thank you in advance! Dana
