Dear all, Positions are open for assisting with a cetacean survey trip in Cuba and Jamaica water. Dates from 7th to 15th of April 2012. Also from 16th to 30th. DESCRIPTION: EDMAKTUB association for the study and disclosure of aquatic environment is a NGO specially focused in the study of cetaceans. We offer positions for volunteers to assist with the spring surveys trips in the Caribbean. Our research vessel, the catamaran MAKTUB, will set sail, from Santiago de Cuba port the 7th of April (early morning) and be back the 15th of April. Volunteers are expected to arrive the 6th in the afternoon (can stay overnight on board) and leave the 16th as the boat will be back the 15th late in the afternoon (so can stay overnight the 15th). Visual and acoustical surveys will be conducted from early morning to evening during the 9 days in the boat, studying the distribution, behaviour, and sound production of the sighted species. The assistants would be able to learn: species identification, environmental and behavioural data collection, sound tracking and basic marine navigating skills. Assistants are required to pay 700€ for food and accommodation expenses in the research vessel during the 9 days. No previous experience is required, as the scientists present in the prospective trip will teach the assistants. If you are interested or want more information, please write us sending your résumé at: info@edmaktub.com Thanks! All the Edmaktub team EDMAKTUB, Association for the Study and Disclosure of the Aquatic Environment Web: www.edmaktub.com Mail: info@edmaktub.com Facebook: Edmaktub and Asoc Edmaktub