Intern opportunity for remote whale research station along the north coast of British Columbia Cetacea Lab is a non-profit research organization located on the southern end of Gil Island along the northern coast of British Columbia. Our location is unique as we monitor the acoustic habitat of both orca and humpback whale populations in an extremely remote location. We are the only residents of Gil Island and Cetacealab the only facility. We share this island with wildlife such as wolves and black bears. Volunteers must be prepared for the remoteness of our location. Cetacealab has established a network of hydrophone stations located from 5 to 20 km from the facility. All signals are broadcasted to the lab and digitally recorded when cetaceans are present. In early summer northern resident orcas arrive, followed by groups of feeding humpback whales; transient orcas are found year round but not as frequent. In the last 2 years there has been an increase in Fin whale sightings in Caamano Sound. Cetacea Lab is currently looking for interns to operate a small out-camp referred to as Ulric Point to complete our research criteria. Ulric Point is extremely remote. We will only consider applicants who are genuinely comfortable with the outdoors and have experienced the ruggedness of nature, have a passion for whales and can work long hours dedicated to the collection of data. Ulric Point is situated in a unique location on the northeast corner of Aristazabal Island. A small plywood shelter and viewing platform give an amazing view overlooking Caamano Sound, a candidate for Critical Habitat for Northern Resident Killer Whales. The purpose of this out-camp is to ensure this designation occurs. Cetacea Lab installed a hydrophone station at Ulric Point and established that during the late spring to summer months, orca (both resident and transient) humpback and fin whales can be identified daily from this location. This project will document the occurrence of all cetacean travel patterns, behavior and group dynamics from this land based location. The days are long, the bugs can be bad, food is simple, fresh water limited, but the whale activity is inspiring. If you are interested please email us for more information at: cetacealab@gmail.com www.forwhales.org This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it We will be accepting Interns from mid-May until early September. A minimum stay of 4 weeks is required. Please apply soon as spaces will fill very quickly. All positions are volunteer. Good Luck, Janie Wray/Hermann Meuter