WTSWW_high_res_logoCBMWC logo without boarderCardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre New Quay Wales <http://www.cbmwc.org/> www.cbmwc.org ShoreFin <http://www.cbmwc.org/shore-fin-project/> Project volunteers 2015 Dedicated to conserving Cardigan Bay’s marine wildlife through education and research The Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre (CBMWC) is recruiting two volunteers to continue our ShoreFin project throughout the 2015 field season (March-November). Initiated in 2014 ShoreFin is our dedicated land-based bottlenose dolphin photo-identification (Photo-ID) project whose aim is to build up an understanding of bottlenose dolphin site usage within the New Quay bay area, to find out which individuals visit New Quay bay and to find out more about the ecology and life history of these animals. Building on our work from the 2014 season the ShoreFin team will be responsible for conducting opportunistic land-based photo-ID of bottlenose dolphins in the New Quay harbour area and for sorting, matching and cataloguing the images captured along with those taken during our boat surveys. At the end of the project you will be expected to produce a detailed report of the findings from the project. Our ShoreFin Project 2014 report is now available to download from our website (http://www.cbmwc.org/shore-fin-project/). About CBMWC The Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre is based in New Quay, west Wales, UK and is the marine wing of the Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales. Since 1996 we have been dedicated to raising awareness of the local marine environment through research and education. Using boat-based and land-based surveys techniques, photo-identification and acoustic studies we collect data on marine megafauna, with a focus on bottlenose dolphins, harbour porpoises and Atlantic grey seals in the Cardigan Bay Special Area of Conservation (SAC) and the wider Irish Sea. We operate a busy visitor centre and also run an education and activity room which offers marine educational activities for families with young children. Role description: · Responsible for photographing the bottlenose dolphins (and other marine mammals) in New Quay bay · Responsible for sorting, matching and cataloguing bottlenose dolphin photographs taken from land and boat surveys · Analyse data and write the ShoreFin end of season project report · Maintain up to date procedures for all aspects of CBMWC photo-ID work · Assist with compiling the CBMWC bottlenose dolphin photo-ID catalogue · Provide regular updates and images for our Facebook and Twitter feeds · Provide information for our dolphin adoption scheme · Provide regular project updates to the CBMWC Science Officer · You may also be requested to assist with other aspects of our work, such as field surveys, data entry, manning our visitor centre and educational activities. Essential skills and qualifications: · Experience with digital SLR cameras and wildlife photography · Mature and responsible attitude as you will be using expensive camera and computer equipment · Proactive with the ability to work independently and unsupervised · Flexible approach to work as you will be required to work outside of normal office hours · Ability to work closely with others as part of a small team · IT skills · An interest in wildlife and conservation · Excellent verbal and written communication skills · Fluency in English Desirable skills · Experience using ArcGIS · Experience of statistical analysis · Report writing skills · An interest and knowledge of British cetaceans · A background in biology/marine biology/environmental science Commitment: The successful applicants must be available to start on 23rd March and commit for the entire field season until 2nd November. Flexibility in working hours is essential as the photography work will need to be undertaken opportunistically when the dolphins are in the survey area so you must be prepared to work outside of normal working hours. Accommodation and expenses: If you are from outside of the local area then we can assist with finding accommodation. For example, accommodation can be arranged locally in private houses for approx. £60/week, including bills. You will be responsible for all your own accommodation, travel and other expenses incurred however it is relatively easy to find a part-time job. To apply: Please email a CV and covering letter (no more than one side of A4) outlining your experience and motivations for applying to volunteer@cbmwc.org by 25th January 2015 with “ShoreFin 2015” in the subject line. Interviews via Skype will take place during the week commencing 2nd February. Contact: Further information about our work is available on our website <http://www.cbmwc.org/> . For additional information and any queries, please contact Laura Mears, Project Officer Email: volunteer@cbmwc.org Tel: 01545 560224 Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre Patent Slip Building Glanmor Terrace New Quay Ceredigion SA45 9PS www.cbmwc.org Laura Mears Project Officer Support our research - adopt a Cardigan Bay dolphin with the Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre <http://www.cbmwc.org/support-us/adopt-a-cardigan-bay-dolphin/> Raise money for CBMWC with each internet search you do - it doesn't cost you a penny <http://sites.affilyon.co.uk/CBMWC> http://sites.affilyon.co.uk/CBMWC Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre Patent Slip Building Glanmor Terrace New Quay Ceredigion SA45 9PS Wales, UK Ffon/Phone: 01545 560 224 E-bost/Email: <mailto:info@cbmwc.org> info@cbmwc.org Website: <http://www.cbmwc.org/> www.cbmwc.org For all the latest news and sightings information, please visit our website, follow us on Twitter and become a fan of our Facebook page <http://www.cbmwc.org/> www.cbmwc.org <http://twitter.com/CBMWC> http://twitter.com/CBMWC <http://facebook.com/CBMWC> http://facebook.com/CBMWC Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre is supported by the Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Group, a marine interest group of the Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales. 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