*EDMAKTUB's Fin Whale Project Research Assistant Program on the coast of Barcelona** * *2022 Spring Course Openings * * * EDMAKTUB Association is a non-profit organization studying fin whale presence and behaviour, since 2013; and the conditions why fin whales come in great number to feed on the coast between Barcelona and Tarragona, norteastern Spain. Not only whales but also many other species of cetaceans, sea birds, fish and sea turtles visit the area from mid-February to mid-June. EDMAKTUB collects information about their presence and behavior, as well as biological and oceanographic data. You can find more information here: http://www.edmaktub.org/en/fin-whale-project/ <https://emea01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.edmaktub.org%2Fen%2Ffin-whale-project%2F&data=04%7C01%7C%7Ccb315a0b54244a0db60c08d8ab33409b%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637447583902347902%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=hMZowghxbIV6mYcx5ULxS2417ZuWWI9ABrOzl%2BdE%2F5w%3D&reserved=0> We are opening possitions for our Spring one week theoretical practical fin whale research course. TRAINING PROGRAM: RESEARCH ASSISTANTS –Graduates, students or people wishing to acquire practical experience in the field study of cetaceans and oceanographic research. Number of positions available: 20 | Participating period: 7 days (one week to choose from March to May) https://edmaktub.org/en/7days <https://edmaktub.org/en/7days> What do you get? • The chance to participate in all the activities developed by the Fin Whale Project during the seven days of the program, especially in daily whale monitoring and observation. • Training and practical experience in the field of cetacean study. • The opportunity of spending quality time at sea observing cetaceans in the rich environment of the coast of Barcelona (Garraf Coast). *Contents* -Sightings and Behaviour -Photo-identification -Drones for cetacean research -Fishermen/Citizen science -Oceanography -Plankton and Microplastics -Collisions -Biological samples and acoustics More info about the course details and specific subjects to be taught during the course in https://edmaktub.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Research-Assistant-Program-1... What do we ask in return? • To collaborate financially to the project with a donation of €800, which also covers your accommodation and food during the seven days of the program. How to apply? Fill out the form you will find in our website: http://www.edmaktub.org/en/rap/ <https://emea01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.edmaktub.org%2Fen%2Frap%2F&data=04%7C01%7C%7Ccb315a0b54244a0db60c08d8ab33409b%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637447583902357904%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=z%2BEvbUXHdFdSj7xx5uZCciFC%2FQZP2JQxHrNIu8VkQHw%3D&reserved=0> or contact through info@edmaktub.org ———————------------------- Eduard Degollada Bastos DVM PhD President Associació EDMAKTUB www.edmaktub.org Fb edmaktub Youtube edmaktub Emailedmaktub@edmaktub.org Ph +34630038829