2 Volunteers needed urgently for fin/sperm whale research in the Strait of Gibraltar : DUE TO LAST MINUTE CANCELLATIONS, WE NEED 2 EXTRA VOLUNTEERS FROM 4-18 JULY. The research group CIRCE (http://www.circe.biz) is seeking applications from volunteers to help with fieldwork on fin and sperm whales in the Strait of Gibraltar. Project: The fin whales observed in the Strait of Gibraltar are in migration between the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea while sperm whales’ sightings are mainly foraging activities. Both species are still recovering from years of hunting. Due to the high and increasing maritime traffic in the Strait, at least 2 ship strikes have been observed with fin whales since 1999 and 3 with sperm whales, probably more remaining unknown. Therefore, we need to assess for this population the risk of collision with tankers or ferries. We will use theodolite tracking from a land station to find the main routes for the fin/sperm whales as well as any behavioural changes in relation to boat movements. Volunteers should be prepared to long working days on the sun, as well as data entry when bad weather. Volunteers should be available FROM 4-18 JULY 2010 (see http://www.circe.biz/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=93&Itemid=... and http://circe-volunteers-2009.blogspot.com for last year project blog). You will be responsible for your transport to and from the main centre in Pelayo-Algeciras (Cadiz), but once there, we will provide accommodation, food and transport to the land stations. Successful applicants will: - have a mature attitude towards marine mammal research - be autonomous and quickly operational - be able to live and work constructively with others in a team - speak fluently English and/or Spanish Preference will be given to those who: - have previous experience in theodolite handling, including whale tracking - have previous relevant marine mammal field experience Applicants should send an email introducing themselves. The email should include an outline of why you would like to work on this project, your qualifications and previous experience. Please also attach a brief CV. For more information, see http://www.circe.biz/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=93&Itemid=... (also available in Spanish and French) or contact me. All the best Pauline <°)))< Pauline GAUFFIER CIRCE (Conservation, Information and Research on Cetaceans), SPAIN http://www.circe.biz _________________________________________________________________ Installez gratuitement les nouvelles Emoch'ticones ! http://www.ilovemessenger.fr/emoticones/telecharger-emoticones-emochticones....