Dear
all,
apologies for cross-posting
CIRCÉ (Conservation, Information and Research on Cetaceans) is a
non-profit organization which objectives are
not only to conduct research on
cetaceans, but also to actively participate in increasing awareness and
education
of the public on the marine environment. For this reason, we have
chosen to welcome research volunteers onboard
CIRCE's vessel to assist the scientific crew in their studies on
the cetaceans in the Strait of Gibraltar and the Gulf of
Cadiz.
We
are looking for volunteers from the 26th of November to the 15th of December, to
help us in a research project.
The project aims is to investigate the
cetacean population inhabiting the Gulf of Cadiz.
This survey will be a
visual and acoustic survey, and the target species are common dolphins,
bottlenose dolphins, harbour porpoises and killer whales.
During this
survey, all the crew will be onboard the research vessel Elsa, and will live
onboard the vessel.
The
volunteers will participate in the field and laboratory activities of the
project.
Main
tasks:
-Conduct boat-based line transect surveys.
-Collect data on cetacean
sightings and weather conditions.
- Data entry for cetacean sightings.
-Assist with photo-ID work and analysis
-Assist with the porpoise
detector equipment.
No
specific qualities are required, just a willing hand and a keen interest so that
everyone has an enjoyable and convivial
experience.
There is no compensation for this volunteer position and the successful
applicants will be responsible
for their food expenses during the time of
the volunteering. Volunteers must arrange their own transportation to and from
the research base in Pelayo (Algeciras).
The volunteers can stay in CIRCE's
Centre.
Detailed information of CIRCE can be found in the following web page:
www.circe-asso.org
To
apply:
Please contact us by email at [EMAIL PROTECTED] and include a copy of your
CV detailing your background and relevant experience
together.
Sincerely yours
Sergi
