CAPRICORN CETACEANS RESEARHC PROJECT IS URGENTLY SEEKING FIELD ASSISTANTS FOR RESEARCH ON INSHORE DOLPHINS IN THE GREAT BARRIER REEF, AUSTRALIA FOR JULY-SEPTEMBER 2014 Daniele Cagnazzi (Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Marine Ecology Research Centre, SCU) is currently accepting applications for two volunteer positions, for the Capricorn Cetaceans Project for the Australian winter season from the 15 of May to the first week of September 2015. The primary aim of this project is to study inshore dolphin species primarily the Indo-Pacific humpback dolphin and the Australian snubfin dolphin in the Southern Great Barrier Reef Queensland Australia. More information about past and on-going projects can be found at http://www.capricorncetaceansproject.com/ on the project facebook page (search for Capricorn Cetaceans Project) and at the Marine Ecology Research centre website http://www.scu.edu.au/marine-ecology/index.php/33/ Field work include daily coastal surveys conducted on a 6m centre console vessel. During field work we will applied standard techniques normally applied in inshore dolphins studies. Additionally we will also collect skin samples using PAXARM biopsy system for an on-going genetic and toxicology analyses . More detailed information on the project will be given directly during a Skype conversation. While on land the team will share a house in Yeppoon and Laguna Quay Resort in Central Queensland. All accommodation costs are covered. Volunteers wil have to cover their food expenses at home while food and drinks on the boat are provided by the project. This position is mainly for people with photo-identification experience, with a profound interest in cetaceans and a background in marine studies. This project offers the opportunity for undergraduate thesis. Applications are considered only for the entire period. Daniele Cagnazzi, PhD Postdoctoral Research Fellow Marine Ecology Research Centre School of Environment, Science and Engineering Southern Cross University Lismore NSW 2480 Australia Mobile 0428366838 Website: http://www.scu.edu.au/marine-ecology/index.php/33/ Website: www.capricorncetaceansproject.com<http://www.capricorncetaceansproject.com>