The Offshore Cetacean Ecology Program, Mote Marine Laboratory, Sarasota,
Florida is looking for volunteer interns during Jan 15 to Apr 15, 2004.
Applicants with previous marine mammal experience are preferred. Duties
will include data entry and verification, photo-identification work,
survey preparation, and fieldwork. Interns will participate in spotted
and bottlenose dolphin surveys on the west Florida continental shelf and
will participate in radio tracking of Atlantic spotted dolphins (Stenella
frontalis). While interns are responsible for their own lodging, Mote
Marine Laboratory will assist in locating affordable housing.

Apply by sending an e-mail expressing interest and background to Nancy
Griffin (ngriffin@...), or if you are at the Marine Mammal Conference
in Greensboro, NC, please leave a message (cell phone 941.928.1045;
Greensboro local phone 854-0090), or stop by at Population
Monitoring/Abundance Poster #269 during Tuesday's presentation to schedule
an interview.


Nancy J.Griffin
Offshore Cetacean Ecology Project
Dolphin Research Program
Center for Marine Mammal and Sea Turtle Research
Mote Marine Laboratory
941-388-4441 Ext 231
ngriffin@...

 

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Aquatic Farms (, Ltd. of Honolulu, Hawaii) provides Scientific Support
Services to the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Pacific Islands
Fisheries Science Center and is soliciting cover letters and resumes for
the upcoming 2004 field research season to study the endangered Hawaiian
monk seal in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. This work is part of a
long-term annual Hawaiian monk seal population monitoring and
conservation program which includes: conducting trend counts; tagging seals;
identifying individual seals by tags, scars, natural markings, and applied
bleach marks; monitoring reproduction, survival, injuries, entanglements,
migration, performing necropsies; collecting scat & spew samples for
food habitat analysis; collecting tissue samples for DNA analysis;
collecting & removing debris capable of entangling seals and other
wildlife. Behavior data is also collected at some sites. For general
information about the program, visit this website:
http://www.nmfs.hawaii.edu/psi/mammals.html

There are two primary periods of employment available: mid/late March
until late-August, and mid/late April to late August, though some
positions will last until September.

IMPORTANT: Please specify in your cover letter the period you are
available.

The first 3-4 weeks of employment are spent in Honolulu training and
packing, and the final weeks are also spent in Honolulu to clean up
gear and summarize data. Food and lodging in Honolulu are not provided;
a listing of potential housing options is available. Transportation from
Honolulu to and from the field site, food, and lodging in the field are
provided.

Field work is accomplished by 2-5 member teams in remote camps.
Researchers live either in wall tents or buildings at the various sites.
All sites are accessible by ship (2-8 day travel; 830-2,300 km from
Honolulu), and two are accessible by plane. Few supply opportunities
exist and outside communication is limited.

*NO LATER THAN JANUARY 31 BUT SOONER IS BETTER*, Please submit a cover
letter and resume with employment history, education history, the names
and phone numebrs of three work related references to:

Aquatic Farms
Kathy Ciulla, Coordinator
Email: officeafl@...
Phone (808) 239 2929
Fax (808) 239 8436

The National Marine Fisheries Service Project Leader is:
Jason Baker, Leader
Hawaiian Monk Seal Assessment Program
Email: Jason.Baker@...
Phone (808) 983-5711
Fax: (808) 983-2902

Resumes sent to the NMFS will be forwarded to Aquatic Farms.

Applicants will be considered for either Biological Technician I or II
positions.

Biological Technician II (monthly salary $2,643 + overtime) One
Biological Technician II serves as the senior person in a field camp.
Leads field personnel in camp preparation, collection, entry and
editing of data. Responsible for quality and timeliness of the field
team's work. Responsible for maintaining a safe working environment for
field personnel. Responsible for ensuring all necessary equipment and
supplies for remote research camp are prepared. Performs daily
maintenance and operation of field camp. Collects census and life
history data on Hawaiian monk seals. Conducts boating operations at
multiple-island atolls. Responsible for return of field equipment and
supplies at the end of camp. Collaborates with scientists within NMFS to
conduct and analyze field studies on the Hawaiian monk seal in the
Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. Produces annual report at end of field
season.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's or Associates degree with 2 years
field experience (5 yrs experience may be substituted for the education
requirements). Good communication, leadership and decision-making
skills. Working knowledge of personal computers including use of word
processing, spreadsheets, and databases. Ability to swim. Must be able
to pass pre-deployment training requirements including field medical
training before being deployed to remote island. Ability to work in
remote locations for extended periods of time. Must be able to work long
hours in the sun. Must be able to walk long distances (up to 7 miles)
in the sand carrying 25-35 pounds of field gear. Must be able to
manually restrain immature seals (up to 200 pounds). Must be able to
obtain medical clearance for working on NOAA research vessels.

Desirable qualities include prior field experience in a Hawaiian monk
seal field camp. Previous experience in field or laboratory studies of
marine mammals, previous experience handling marine mammals, working
knowledge of computers, prefer applicants interested in pursuing career
in marine mammalogy or related field. Ability to perform basic data
analysis. Ability to operate small boat and conduct routine
maintenance.

Biological Technician I (monthly salary $2,061 + overtime)
One or two Biological Technician I's participate in each field camp.
Under guidance of Biological Technician II and/or NMFS personnel,
assists in camp preparation, collection, entry and editing of data.
Maintains a safe working environment for field personnel. Participates
in daily maintenance and operation of field camp. Collects census and
life history data on Hawaiian monk seals. Conducts boating operations at
multiple-island atolls. Assists with return, repair and clean-up of
field equipment and supplies at the end of camp.

Minimum Qualifications: High school graduate or equivalent with 3 years
field experience. Good communication and team skills. Working knowledge
of personal computers including use of word processing, spreadsheets,
and databases. Ability to swim. Must be able to pass pre-deployment
training requirements including field medical training before being
deployed to remote island. Ability to work in remote locations for
extended periods of time. Must be able to work long hours in the sun.
Must be able to walk long distances (up to 7 miles) in the sand carrying
25-35 pounds of field gear. Must be able to manually restrain immature
seals (up to 200 pounds). Must be able to obtain medical clearance for
working on NOAA research vessels.

Desirable qualities include prior field experience in a Hawaiian monk
seal field camp. Previous experience in field or laboratory studies of
marine mammals, previous experience handling marine mammals, working
knowledge of computers, previous data entry experience, prefer
applicants interested in pursuing career in marine mammalogy or related
field. Ability to operate small boat and conduct routine maintenance.

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