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Volunteers needed urgently for fin/sperm whale research in
the
Strait of Gibraltar : DUE TO LAST MINUTE CANCELLATIONS, WE NEED 2 EXTRA
VOLUNTEERS FROM 4-18 JULY.
The research group CIRCE (http://www.circe.biz)
is seeking applications
from volunteers to help with fieldwork on fin
and sperm whales in the Strait
of Gibraltar.
Project:
The fin whales observed in the Strait
of Gibraltar are in migration between
the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea while
sperm whales’ sightings are mainly foraging activities. Both species are
still
recovering from years of hunting. Due to the high and increasing
maritime
traffic in the Strait, at least 2 ship strikes have been observed with
fin
whales since 1999 and 3 with sperm whales, probably more remaining
unknown.
Therefore, we need to assess for this population the risk of collision
with
tankers or ferries. We will use theodolite tracking from a land station
to find
the main routes for the fin/sperm whales as well as any behavioural
changes in
relation to boat movements.
Volunteers should be prepared to long working
days on the sun, as well as data entry when bad weather.
Volunteers should be available FROM 4-18 JULY
2010 (see
http://www.circe.biz/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=93&Itemid=103
and http://circe-volunteers-2009.blogspot.com
for last year project blog).
You will be
responsible for your transport to and from the main centre in Pelayo-Algeciras
(Cadiz), but once there, we
will provide accommodation, food and transport to the land stations.
Successful applicants will:
- have a mature attitude towards marine
mammal research
- be autonomous and quickly operational
- be able to live and work constructively with
others
in a team
- speak
fluently English and/or Spanish
Preference will be given to those who:
- have previous experience in theodolite handling, including whale
tracking
- have previous relevant marine mammal field
experience
Applicants should send an email introducing themselves. The email should
include an outline of why you would like to work on this project, your
qualifications and previous experience. Please also attach a brief CV.
For more information, see
http://www.circe.biz/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=93&Itemid=103
(also available in Spanish and French)
or contact me.
All the best
Pauline
<°)))<
Pauline GAUFFIER
CIRCE
(Conservation, Information and Research on Cetaceans), SPAIN
http://www.circe.biz
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