*MARINElife SURVEY OPPORTUNITY: * *North Sea (Norfolk to Shetland)*
*TWO VOLUNTEER SURVEY PLACES AVAILABLE CETACEAN & SEABIRD SURVEYS ON THE CEFAS MACKEREL EGG SURVEY (MEGS 2022) * *DATES: 3-27 June continuous period at sea, sailing from Lowestoft* In partnership with CEFAS, MARINElife will be joining the CEFAS Mackerel egg surveys this early summer sailing from Lowestoft and sampling the whole of the central and northern North Sea. The vessel will steam from station to station along transects - see map of stations. We will be covering ca 3,900 miles over the 24 day, 24hr survey. Geographical coverage of the survey: North Sea: 53.25°N - 7.75°E - 59.75°N - 2.25°W Species which may be encountered include Atlantic White-sided Dolphin, White-beaked Dolphin, Bottlenose Dolphin, Harbour Porpoise, Fin Whale, Humpback Whale, Long-finned Pilot Whale, Minke Whale, various species of skua and tern, Storm-petrel, Puffin and other auks Please let us know if you are an experienced surveyor and have availability over this period. All meals are provided on board the vessel; specific dietary requirements must be specified in your application. Bunks have a bed, en-suite bathroom, TV, desk and internet access. There is also access to the communal areas of the ship. *Essential requirements:* Personal Survival Training (1 day STCW 95) or better (eg BOSIET); ENG1 seagoing medical (unfortunately OGUK is not compatible) Steelcap boots/shoes and hard hat (latter may be provided) If you are interested in joining the research team as a Marine Mammal & Seabird Surveyor, please email [email protected] including a CV or brief summary of experience.
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