HUMPBACK WHALE SAILING RESEARCH INTERNSHIPS IN SILVER BANKS, THE DOMINICAN
REPUBLIC
The Marine Biology non-profit Organization Odyssea (www.odyssea.lu) and Pangaea
Exploration (www.panexplore.com) are opening two one-week humpback whale
(Megaptera novaeangliae) research internships in Silver Banks, in the North of
the Dominican Republic. Part of the National Marine Mammal Sanctuary, this is
the largest reproductive aggregation of humpback whales in the North Atlantic
where thousands of whales congregate to give birth to their calves and to mate.
The internship will take place on board Sea Dragon, a 72ft (22m), 90,000lb
displacement steel hulled sailing vessel. Silver Banks is one of the few places
in the world where in-water observations of humpback whales are allowed.
These internships are available for durations of one week each from March 24-31
and from April 1-8. Volunteers will be introduced to and participate in the
research techniques involving boat-based photo identification, behavioral
studies, humpback whale acoustics, biopsies and in-water interactions. No
previous experience is required. Active participation of all interns in all
on-bard duties (cooking, cleaning etc.) is expected.
The dates of the internships are (departing and arriving in Puerto Plata, the
Dominican Republic):
24-31 March 2016
1-8 April 2016
Cost of the internship: 3350 USD
This fee includes:
- Board and room during the entire stay on Sea Dragon
Boat-based humpback whale photo-identification and behavioral data collection
Introduction to humpback whale acoustics, with on-site data analysis
Training sessions in cetacean research techniques
Introduction to biopsy taking and sample processing
In-water observations of humpback whales and their calves
Lectures on biology and conservation of cetaceans
This fee does not include flights to and from the Dominican Republic, transfers
to/from Puerto Plata, the visa on arrival (10$), compulsory health and travel
insurance, and personal expenses.
At the end of the internship a certificate will be issued summing up all the
skills acquired by the participants.
No previous experience requested.
If you are interested in joining this internship, please contact us at
i...@odyssea.lu and we will send you a detailed document to assist you with
your travel arrangements.
Dr Pierre Gallego
President of Odyssea
www.odyssea.lu
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