Dear Marmamers, The World Cetacean Alliance is seeking input from a researcher with a track record of studying the impacts of whale and dolphin watching on cetaceans to be a part of a new International Whale Watching Review Panel. The panel will consist of five WCA partner experts and one external scientist, with a position also being offered to a member of the Standing Working Group on Whale Watching for the International Whaling Commission. All roles are voluntary with meetings held on a conference call for one hour once a month. Information to review will be provided via email prior to calls. The International Whale Watching Review Panel's role will be to assess applications for exceptions to the WCAs global guidelines for whale watching through its new certification programme. These exceptions will inform the panel on how the global guidelines should be adapted and improved so that they become more practical whilst continuing to raise the bar for minimal impact responsible whale and dolphin watching. The WCA’s Responsible Whale Watching Certification Programme is the only global certification for whale and dolphin watching tourism. It represents the international standard for responsible whale watching, developed by the industry, for the industry. The World Cetacean Alliance is the world’s largest network of experts on whale and dolphin watching. Our partners include whale watch tour operators, NGOs, scientists, and educators, all focused on respectful, responsible and sustainable whale watching tourism. Certification is based on our Global Guidelines for Responsible Whale and Dolphin Watching, overseen by an international panel with specialist knowledge. Further information can be found here: http://worldcetaceanalliance.org/whalewatchcertification/ http://worldcetaceanalliance.org/global-guidelines/ If you would like to apply for this role or seek further information please contact the WCA secretariat at +44 1273 355011, before 7 June 2019. Many thanks. Diana Rocha Chair of Responsible Whale Watching Working Group Studio 3, Lower Promenade Madeira Drive, Brighton, BN2 1ET, UK. t: +44 (0) 1273 355011 World Cetacean Alliance <http://worldcetaceanalliance.org/>