Dear all, EDMAKTUB Association is seeking volunteers for this year summer cetacean research trip in the Mediterranean Sea, Spain. Survey Date: From 21st to 27th of July 2014. DESCRIPTION: EDMAKTUB association for the study and disclosure of aquatic environment, specially focused in the study of cetaceans, offer places for volunteers for this year summer campaigns of “BCNCET-CETCAT” project. The aim of the project is to study the cetacean species in the Mediterranean Sea (Catalan-Balearic area). The association catamaran will sail around the Balearic Sea, between the Catalan coast and the Balearic Islands. It will departure from the Barcelona harbour the 21st of July (early morning) and will arrive to Barcelona the 27th of July. Visual and acoustical surveys, studying the distribution, behaviour, and sound production of the sighted species will be conducted from early morning to evening during the 7 days on board. The assistants will be able to learn: species identification, environmental and behavioural data collection, sound collection, sound tracking and basic marine navigating skills (Equivalent to MMO and PAM practices). Moreover an innovative and non-invasive methodology based on the use of remote control model airplanes or drones (multicopters) for the cetacean study is going to be used, as they transmit real-time images of animals and allow to capture these images, as well as, use it for possible biological-sampling. Accommodation and food is provided by the association during the 7 days, but assistants are required to contribute with 800€ for general campaign expenses. Travel expenses are not included. No previous experience is required, as the scientists present in the campaign will provide all the necessary information and teach assistants. If you are interested or would like to have more information, please write us sending your curriculum vitae at: info@edmaktub.com Thanks! All the Edmaktub team