Could you please post the following.
Cetaceans research internships announcement and Masters opportunities -
Summer-Fall 2014
Hi everyone,
On behalf of the Bottlenose Dolphin Research Institute (BDRI), I am pleased to
announce that we are currently accepting internship applications for Summer
term 2014 (a minimum of 60 days of participation) for our research project
along the North-western coast of the Iberian Pensinsula (Galician waters,
Spain). The BDRI offers the interns the chance to work during many steps of the
research. Your participation means that you will not only be observing the
studied animals at sea, but you will also be collecting different types of
scientific data, using various research methods, and helping on board the
research vessel in general. When back in the lab, you will participate in the
transcription of the collected data, with the database work, you will use
various software’s, perform photo-identification analysis, use of GIS and more.
An incredible diversity of cetaceans is present in these waters. As an
internship, you will be encouraged to work hard and
gain an insight of what it is actually like to work as a marine mammal
researcher. An academic background in biology or natural science, coupled with
motivation, willingness to work hard and interest in marine mammal’s research
make the most qualified individuals. From resident populations of bottlenose
dolphins, to harbour porpoises, risso’s dolphins, common dolphins, striped
dolphins and pilot whales.
Undergraduate and postgraduate students could, as a part of one of BDRI’s
projects, present a personal research project as their thesis work. In order to
do so, this is requested within your internship application.
The BDRI is a private and self-funded centre, hence, there is no compensation
for the internship positions. This means that in order for you to come and take
a part of the project you will have to pay for a part of the expenses that are
derived from your participation (the internship fee). The fee includes the
accommodation in an apartment, and a small part of other expenses derived of
your participation (use of equipment, use of boats). Successful applicants will
be responsible for their own transportation expenses to and from the research
centre (O Grove, Galicia, Spain).
There is no deadline to apply. However, approved applications are accepted on a
first-come, first serve basis. Apply early! Start and end dates are flexible.
Positions are open until filled. Prior field research experience is recommended
but not required.
Please download the internships general information and application form at:
www.thebdri.com/resources/downloads/internships.pdf
www.thebdri.com/resources/downloads/applicationinternships.doc
Send the application form, resume, recommendation letters, and cover letter by
email to the email: i...@thebdri.com.
See you on site!
Bruno Diaz Lopez
Chief Biologist and Director
Bottlenose Dolphin Research Institute (BDRI)
Av. Beiramar 192, O Grove CP. 36980
Pontevedra-Spain
tel. 00 34 605 521441
Selected scientific articles by the BDRI:
1. Diaz Lopez B., 2012. Bottlenose dolphins and aquaculture: interaction and
site fidelity on the north-eastern coast of Sardinia (Italy). Marine Biology,
159:2161-2172. DOI 10.1007/s00227-012-2002-x
2. Diaz Lopez B. Mariño, F., 2011. A trial of acoustic harassment device
efficacy on free-ranging bottlenose dolphins in Sardinia, Italy. Marine and
Freshwater Behaviour and Physiology 2011, pp 44(4):197-208.
3. Diaz Lopez B., 2011. Aquaculture systems. In: Handbook of Models used in
Ecosystem and Environmental Management, Sven Erik Jørgensen (Ed.), CRC Press,
Taylor Francis, FL.pp 241-256.
4. Diaz Lopez B., 2011. Whistle characteristics in free-ranging bottlenose
dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) in the Mediterranean Sea: influence of behaviour.
Mammalian Biology 76: 180-189.
5. Diaz Lopez, B. Shirai, J.A.B., 2010. Mediterranean common bottlenose
dolphin's repertoire and communication use. In: Dolphins: Anatomy, Behavior,
and Threats, (A.G. Pierce L. Correa Eds.), Nova Science Publishers, New York.
Pp 129 -148.
6. Diaz Lopez, B., 2009. The bottlenose dolphin Tursiops truncatus foraging
around a fish farm: Effects of prey abundance on dolphins' behaviour. Current
Zoology 55(4):243-248.
7. Diaz Lopez, B., Bunke, M. and Shirai, J.A., 2008. Marine aquaculture off
Sardinia Island (Italy): ecosystem effects evaluated through a trophic
mass-balance model. Ecological Modelling 212: 292-303.
8. Diaz Lopez, B. and Shirai, J.A., 2008. Marine aquaculture and bottlenose
dolphins social structure.Behavioural Ecology and Sociobiology 62 (6): 887-894.
9. Diaz Lopez, B., Shirai, J.A.B., Bilbao Prieto, A. Méndez Fernández, P.,
2008. Diving activity of a solitary wild free ranging bottlenose dolphin
(Tursiops truncatus). Journal Marine Biological Association of U.K 88, Special
Issue 06: 1153-1157.
10. Diaz Lopez,
