Dear Marmamers, I would like to draw your attention to the following: EDMAKTUB Expedition Gulf of Guinea 2020. Do you want to be part of the team? We look for collaboration with other local or international groups The EDMAKTUB association announces its next Gulf of Guinea Expedition 2020 within the SACET Project (South Atlantic Cetacean Project). Departing from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria the expedition will travel the west coast of Africa until reaching the Gulf of Guinea. The project consists in obtaining maximum data on cetaceans both during the journey and in the gulf area. At the same time, all possible information will be obtained on all species of marine animals, oceanographic conditions and the presence of waste and/or plastics. The project aims to collaborate with both local and international organizations by offering the possibility of sharing information, collecting data or samples and participating in campaigns. The countries in the Gulf of Guinea where work is likely to be carried out are Sao Tome and Principe, Equatorial Guinea and Gabon, without excluding other possibilities and also depending on the situation of each country during the expedition, in respect to both the Covid19 pandemic and the collaborations available that will allow us to carry out research in them. The scheduled dates are from July to December 2020. More information on the webpage http://www.edmaktub.org/en/sacet-project-gulf-guinea/ We invite any, especially local, entities from any of the countries in this area and also internationally, that may be interested in collaborating and/or participating and in obtaining data and / or collecting samples. At the same time, up to four people who want to participate in the expedition are required, prioritizing, if possible, the ability to depart from the Canary Islands or to join the team at one of the possible destinations. We are looking for anyone who has a profile in marine sciences, specific knowledge of cetaceans is not necessary. Knowledge of photography and video documention and social networks would be an important asset. It is important to have a minimal level of nautical experience as a lot of time will be spent on board. We are also opening up the possibility to those who do not have so much time and want to participate in periods of at least 10 days- contact us to organize this option that will be provided from August 20 to December 15. As it is not a funded project, those who form part of the team will have to finance their own travel expenses to and from the point of departure, and although it will not be a paid activity, they will not have any expenses while on board. People who want to participate for short periods will have to make a financial contribution. If you have questions and are interested in joining us, write to us at info@edmaktub.org If you know someone interested please share! -- ———————------------------- Eduard Degollada Bastos DVM PhD President Associació EDMAKTUB www.edmaktub.org Fb edmaktub Youtube edmaktub Email edmaktub@edmaktub.org Ph +34630038829