VOLUNTEER BOTTLENOSE DOLPHIN RESEARCH ASSISTANTS needed from now to December or more. The bottlenose dolphin population (Photo-Identification) research program is accessible to you even if you have never been on a boat before; have never participated in a research program; if you are alone or with friends; whatever your situation, we can provide you an experience you will likely never forget! Contributing to dolphin’s research and conservation. Where: Bunbury, South Western Australia (180 km south of Perth. When: From now to December or more. The work is not full-time but requires being available at least from Friday to Monday (weekend included). Duties: - Assisting with boat-based photo-identification surveys of bottlenose dolphins, including operating small vessel during surveys, collecting environmental, location, and behavioural data for dolphin groups. - Photo-identification of dolphins in the lab Qualifications: - Enthusiasm for field work on a boat is essential - Positions are available from now to December 2010 (can be longer) with a minimum 4-week commitment. People able to commit for longer periods will be preferred. Preferred, but not mandatory: - Undergraduate degree in the biological sciences - Field research/small boat operation experience preferred but not required If interested: Please submit resume and cover letter specifying how long approximately you would like to do it via email: delphine.chabanne@gmail.com Delphine CHABANNE Research Assistant, Dolphin Discovery Centre 447 Koombana Dr Bunbury WA 6230