THE SWISS CETACEAN SOCIETY-SCS Announces A call for Proposals on Cetology The Swiss Cetacean Society-SCS is an independent, non-profit, association that sponsors field research in marine mammal sciences, for the purpose of the conservation of marine mammals. The aim of our organisation is to promote understanding of marine mammals to encourage conservation, thus the SCS supports the logistics of environmental scientific programmes. Our organisation has acquired, throughout the years, a solid background in the logistics of scientific expeditions at sea. The SCS main aim is to develop partnerships with specialised research bodies for conservation purposes. We also offer opportunities for marine mammal enthusiasts to work as eco-volunteers with research scientists. The Swiss Cetacean Society is now accepting proposals for fieldwork on cetacean or sirenian biology, ecology and conservation projects. PROJECTS Field-based projects directly or indirectly related to cetacean and sirenian conservation are encouraged, e.g. : 1) Basic research on cetacean/sirenian ecology and biology; 2) Research on reproduction, behaviour and movement patterns; 3) PhotoID studies of cetacean and sirenian populations; 3) Studies of the impact of human activities on cetaceans and sirenians; 4) Studies that asses the impact of coastal pollution and development on cetaceans and sirenians; GRANTS for PROJECTS Grants range from $10'000 to $100'000 depending on project length and number of volunteer participants involved. A typical project might employ from 15 to 50 eco-volunteers over several weeks or months, with 5 to 10 eco-volunteers each on 3 to 5 sequential teams. Project teams normally spend 6 to 14 days in the field, as most participants are on leave from their professional activities. The SCS grants help cover the expense of maintaining research staff and eco-volunteers in the field. The SCS does not provide funds for capital equipment, principal investigator salaries, university overhead, or preparation of results for publication. ELIGIBILITY Scientists, resource managers, those involved in marine mammal research and conservation are eligible to apply. Professionals from any nationality, for work in any regional area, are eligible to apply. Project Managers or Investigators must oversee all fieldwork. CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATION All preliminary proposals should be received within the next two months; please give 30 days for reply. The anticipated dates for the projects will be 6 months in advance. If accepted full proposals will be required. Please address all correspondence to: Max-Olivier Bourcoud (chairman) E-mail: scs1@vtxnet.ch ==================================================================== Swiss Cetacean Society - SCS - A concept for the protection of marine mammals www.swisscetaceansociety.org SCS is a non profit NGO providing services to the marine mammal research and authorities E-mail scs1@vtxnet.ch / Phone +41(0)21-311 84 17 / PO Box 1430 - CH 1001 Lausanne =====================================================================