MORETON BAY DOLPHIN RESEARCH PROJECT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Dolphin Research Australia Inc. is pleased to announce opportunities are now open for participants to join our Moreton Bay Dolphin Research Expeditions for one to two week durations between May and September 2015. The project offers a unique learning experience for those passionate about dolphins and the marine environment who want to contribute to increasing knowledge, awareness and improving conservation efforts. The research project focuses on Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins and Australian humpback dolphins and aims to assess and monitor the abundance and health of these populations in the Moreton Bay Marine Park and South East Queensland region. Participants have the opportunity to join the research team and have a hands-on and participatory experience working from small research vessels whilst being based at the University of Queensland Moreton Bay Research Station on the beautiful North Stradbroke Island located near Brisbane, Australia. Participants will assist in collecting data on the behaviour, acoustics and habitat use of coastal dolphins. No previous experience is required and all training will be provided to volunteers. Volunteers, however, do need to have the following; - An enthusiastic and positive attitude - Willingness to learn and work with a small team - General interest in dolphin biology and ecology - Be able to work long-hours on a small vessel (not susceptible to chronic sea sickness) - Ability to communicate fluently in English (both written and oral) - Good fitness level (the work requires agility to work on small vessels and participants will be required to regularly get on and off small boats, move around the vessel whilst underway and at times in choppy conditions) We have positions available on numerous expeditions between May and September 2015 for one-two week durations. Please check our website www.dolphinresearchaustralia.com or email us directly at info(at)dolphinresearchaustralia.com for more information, prices and dates. Kind Regards Liz Elizabeth Hawkins, PhD Executive Officer Founding Director Dolphin Research Australia, Inc. PO Box 1960 Byron Bay, NSW, 2481 E-mail: liz@dolphinresearchaustralia.com Ph: 0407 646 069 Website: www.dolphinresearchaustralia.com <http://www.dolphinresearchaustralia.com/> ABN: 42095866467 ** Dolphin Research Australia Inc. is a not-for-profit marine conservation, education & research charity -find out more about us & how you can help at <http://www.dolphinresearchaustralia.com> www.dolphinresearchaustralia.com **