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 1st of
May to the 1st of July, to help us with our research projects.
The
projects aims are to investigate the cetacean population inhabiting the
Gulf of Cadiz and the Strait of Gibraltar, these aims include studying the
genetic and the diet of different species. These
surveys will be visual and acoustic surveys, and the target species are common,
striped and bottlenose dolphins, harbour
porpoises, sperm whales, fin whales, pilot whales and killer whales.
During these surveys, all the crew will be onboard the
research vessel Elsa, and will live onboard the vessel.
Also, we will do
land-based surveys to see the fin whale distribution during the summer months.
The volunteers will participate in the field and laboratory activities of the projects.
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.
Preference will be given to those who have driving license.
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 cv@circe-asso.org and seke20@hotmail.com include a copy of your CV detailing your background and relevant experience together.
Sincerely yours
Sergi