[MARMAM] LAST CALL: DOLPHIN RESEARCH INTERNSHIP IN PORTUGAL

[AIMM Internships]

*BACKGROUND:*

The AIMM – Associação para a Investigação do Meio Marinho (Marine
Environment Research Association) is a non-for profit, non-governmental
organization focussed on the research and conservation of marine species,
running an ongoing study of cetaceans in the South of Portugal (Algarve).
This project aims to obtain baseline information on species occurrence,
behaviour and social structure of the local cetacean populations in order
to obtain scientific data to support conservation measures and adequate
policies to marine management.

The main species observed are short beaked common dolphin (*Delphinus
delphis*), common bottlenose dolphin (*Tursiops truncatus)* and harbour
porpoise (*Phocoena phocoena*), although other species such as minke
whale (*Balaenoptera
acutorostrata*) and fin whale (*Balaenoptera physalus*) can also be sighted.

The participants in our internships are young hard working individuals, who
are willing to contribute to the association and support on-going
activities, while experiencing fieldwork at sea, learn data collection and
processing methodologies and be part of AIMM team of researchers and marine
biologists for a period of time. All team members and participants share
accommodation, house tasks, knowledge and experience in an environmental
friendly and multicultural environment.

To turn your experience with AIMM even more fulfilling, it is possible to
start or improve your scuba diving skills (PADI).



*WHERE:* Albufeira, Algarve, Portugal



*WHEN:* 1st May and ends in 31st October 2016, the minimum internship
attendance is 7 days starting preferably on Mondays.



*FIELDWORK: *The field trips are conducted in AIMM’s research vessel,
Ketos, or in opportunistic platforms (commercial dolphin watching boats).
It is dependent on weather conditions and seat availability in the dolphin
watching boats. Field days can be intense, especially in the peak of Summer
but are fulfilling and good fun. The interns will be train to:

·On-board surveys of marine species occurrence;

·Record track on GPS;

·Collect data on behaviour, group size, species, etc.;

·Photo-identification;

·Acoustic records;

·Underwater videos.



*DATA ANALYSIS: *will be in a daily basis and related to:

·Entry data on databases and spread cheats.

·Photo-identification processing.

·Preliminary data interpretation.



*INTERNSHIP FEES:* AIMM is a non-profit organization that relies on
donations from our volunteers, partners and people like you so that we may
continue our important research and education programs in the Algarve! This
internship and requires a contribution fee, to know about the fees for 2016
please contact: inte...@aimm-portugal.org



*Included* in the fee is:

·Accommodation in the research house;

·Transportation to/from the marina;

·Meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner);

·Field work in the research vessel or commercial dolphin watching
vessels.



*Not included* in the fee is:

·Transportation to/from Albufeira;

·Meals in restaurants and snacks;

·Free time activities;

·Personal insurance (all participants should have health and/or
travel insurance);

·Personal expenses.





*INTERNS ARE EXPECTED TO:*

·Be above the age of 16;

·Have a mature attitude towards marine mammal research and
environment;

·Be autonomous and quickly operational;

·Be able to live and work in an international team and mainly
outdoors at sea;

·Speak English;

·Participate for minimum 7 days.



*Preference in internship dates availability will be given* to those who
have:

·Relevant marine mammal field experience

·Working experience on research vessels

·Experience working from dolphin/whale watching platforms

·Experience in photo-identification

·Professional cameras that can be used for photo-ID

·Availability to stay for longer periods of time





*INTERNSHIP APPLICATION: *Applicants should fill up the online application
at: http://www.aimmportugal.org/#!internship-aimm/cw7b



After the confirmation e-mail, send your CV with updated photo and personal
statement on which are your expectations and why do you want to work with
AIMM to: inte...@aimm-portugal.org with the subject “Internship 2016”.



Applicants will be contacted to arrange internship dates and details.



Applications will be accepted during all season, however, early application
is recommended due to limited vacancies.




*Contacts*: inte...@aimm-portugal.org | www.aimmportugal.org |

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AIMM - Associação para Investigação do Meio Marinho / *Marine Environment
Research Association*

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[MARMAM] Bottlenose Dolphin Research Volunteering

[Bruno Diaz Lopez]

Could you please post the following.



Hi everyone,

On behalf of the Bottlenose Dolphin Research Institute (BDRI), I am pleased to 
announce that we are currently accepting volunteer applications  for our 
research project along the North-western coast of Spain. There are vacancies 
available in September and October 2016 (a minimum of 6 days of participation). 
 Volunteers can expect to gain a solid foundation in cetaceans conservation 
behaviour with a focus on dolphins ethology, habitat use and communication. 
BDRI offers volunteers the chance to work through the many steps of 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 softwares, 
perform photo-identification analysis, use of GIS and more. Furthermore, as the 
Galician coastline is known for frequent strandings of various marine mammals 
species, you will be a part of an important network for rescue and data 
collection from these stranded animals. 
The BDRI is a private and self-funded centre, hence, there is no compensation 
for the volunteering positions. There is an participation fee that includes the 
accommodation in an apartment, tuition and other expenses derived of your 
participation (housing, free-wifi, use of equipment, field trips by car, and 
use of research vessel). Successful applicants will be responsible for their 
own transportation expenses to and from the research centre (O Grove, Galicia, 
Spain).
 Approved applications are accepted on a first-come, first serve basis. Prior 
field research experience is recommended but not required. 
Please download the general information and application form at:


Send the application form by email to: sever...@thebdri.com
For more information about BDRI's research and conservation work, please visit 
www.thebdri.com or our Facebook page.

See you on site! Bruno Diaz Lopez
Chief Biologist and DirectorBottlenose Dolphin Research Institute (BDRI)Av. 
Beiramar 192, O Grove CP. 36980Pontevedra-Spaintel. 00 34 684 
248552



   

   

   

   

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