Humpback Whale Research, Hervey Bay, Australia - Summer Internship
Opportunity
The Oceania Project is conducting during August-October 2007 vessel
based fieldwork for a long-term study of the ecology & behaviour
humpback whales in Hervey Bay. The Expedition vessel 'Moon Dancer' is
a 12m-power catamaran.
[ http://www.oceania.org.au/expedition/research.html ]
The Oceania Project is affiliated with Southern Cross University
incorporating the Southern Cross University Whale Research Centre
(SCUWRC) and the Centre for Animal Conservation Genetics (SCU CACG)
and is an affiliate of the South Pacific Whale Research Consortium
(SPWRC).
[ http://www.oceania.org.au/footer_stuff/about_us.html ]
The focus of the research being undertaken is a long term study of
the social and ecological significance of Hervey Bay for the Area V
humpback group. In addition we are investigating genetic relatedness
amongst humpbacks in Hervey Bay, the implications for social
organisation and reproductive success and the extent to which social
behaviour is determined by kinship.
There is an opportunity for up to four Interns to participate in the
research expedition each week during August-October 2005. Interns
live aboard the expedition vessel for a week or more subject to time
and budget constraints. The cost per week is $1750 Australian
(Approx. $1350 US per week) which includes accommodation aboard the
expedition vessel and food. Interns are responsible for all costs
associated with travel to and from Hervey Bay.
Fieldwork involved is 'sloughed skin' and faecal sample collection,
assistance with photo identification/behavioural observation field
notes, GPS/GIS spatial data collection, environmental data, water
quality sampling and general data entry. Interns also assist with
vessel operations including food preparation & galley duties. Sea
time can be validated towards a marine qualification.
[ http://www.oceania.org.au/expedition/life.html ]
A pdf with more detailed information about the Internship Program is
available for download.
No prior experience is necessary and training will be provided. The
Internship is open to students and staff of recognised institutions.
Preference will be given to individuals involved in marine mammal
science courses or related institutions and/or with prior volunteer
marine mammal field experience. Places will be allocated in the order
they are received.
General information about The Oceania Project and the Research
Expedition is online at:
[ http://www.oceania.org.au ]
If you are interested in participating in the Whale Research
Expedition as an Intern email Trish & Wally Franklin and include a
brief CV [ mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] ] or you can register
online.
Trish Franklin & Wally Franklin
Directors & Principal Investigators, The Oceania Project
PhD Candidates, Southern Cross University
........................................................................
..
Trish & Wally Franklin
The Oceania Project
PO Box 646 Byron Bay NSW 2481 Australia
ABN 73 052 470 630 ACN 052 470 630
Phone: + 61 02 6685 8128
Fax: + 61 02 9225 9176
Mobile: 0418 797326
Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Web: http://www.oceania.org.au
PhD Candidates Southern Cross University
http://www.scu.edu.au/research/whales/theteam.html
_______________________________________________
MARMAM mailing list
[email protected]
https://lists.uvic.ca/mailman/listinfo/marmam
