PRETOMA (Programa Restauración de Tortugas Marinas, Costa Rica) is
looking to fill the following positions in our Sea Turtle Protection
Projects on Pacific nesting beaches of Costa Rica:

Punta Banco: 2 Research Coordinators (must be available full time July 2
- Dec. 20, 2004)
Playa Caletas: 1 Research Coordinator (must be available full time June
15, 2004 - May 1, 2005)
Playa Caletas: 4 Research Assistants (must be available full time for a
10-12 week period between June 15, 2004 - May 1, 2005)

Basic requirements for applicants:
Fluency or VERY STRONG SKILLS in both Spanish and English
EXCELLENT PEOPLE SKILLS
EXCELLENT HEALTH
Preferably have experience working in turtle nesting beach projects
Willingness to work and live in very remote and rustic field stations
No problems with often unrelenting bugs and wet climate

If you are interested and would like information about further
requirements or project details please contact Noah Anderson and
Alexander Gaos at info@....

PRETOMA (Programa Restauración de Tortugas Marinas)
PESCA RESPONSABLE
www.tortugamarina.org
TEL: +(506) 241-52-27
Fax: +(506) 236-60-17
info@...

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Volunteer Raccoon Technician
Delta Waterfowl Foundation
Minnedosa, Manitoba, Canada
Job Description:
Full time volunteers are needed to assist with a study examining population
dynamics of raccoons in the Parklands of Manitoba. Duties will vary, but
will include trapping and handling raccoons, assessment of body condition,
daytime and nighttime telemetry, and assisting on other mammalian studies as
needed.
Qualifications:
Seeking students with enthusiasm, motivation, interest in project, and a
desire to learn. Must be comfortable working alone at night. Must be willing
to get vaccinated against rabies (compensation will be provided).
Compensation:
Food and housing will be provided while at study site. Travel expenses to
and from study site will be partially compensated.
Skills Obtained:
This study will provide an excellent opportunity to learn and acquire new
skills associated with mammalian research. These include: trapping, handling
and marking raccoons and skunks, wildlife immobilization, wildlife marking
techniques (implantation of pit tags and ear tags), use of Bioelectrical
Impedance Analysis machine, radio telemetry (triangulation and honing),
experience with program LOCATE and ArcView GIS, and possibly aerial
telemetry (pending on start date). Assistants may also participate in other
waterfowl related work when time allows if they are interested. Additionally
assistants will be invited to attend Delta’s annual Research Symposium,
which is an unparalleled opportunity to network with peers, graduate
students and waterfowl/wetlands professors and professionals.
Minnedosa
Town of Minnedosa is quaint and nestled in the valley of the Little
Saskatchewan River. Only 30 minutes from Riding Mountain National Park, 40
min. from Spruce Woods Provincial Park, and approximately 1.5 hrs from
Winnipeg.
DATES:
Positions start early April to late May and end around July 31, 2004
TO APPLY:
Please e-mail cover letter, and resume including contact information for 3
references to Justin Pitt at justin.pitt@.... If you have any questions
please contact Justin by email or phone at 306.966.5031. Positions will be
filled as appropriate candidates are selected.

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Volunteer Opportunities with California Sea Otters, Monterey Bay, CA
=20
I am looking for dedicated volunteer research assistants to assist with =
the third year of data collection for my doctoral study on interactions =
between wildlife tourism and sea otters in Monterey Bay, California.The =
field season runs from the beginning of June 2004 to mid September 2004, =
volunteers should be able to commit to 6-12 weeks.=20
=20
This is an excellent opportunity to gain field work experience with marine =
mammals and will prove valuable to anyone hoping to pursue a career in =
marine mammal science, animal behaviour or ecotourism.
=20
Field work will involve behavioural observations of sea otter and tourist =
interactions at several sites along the Monterey Bay coast. Data will be =
collected on sea otter behaviour in disturbed and undisturbed conditions =
and their responses to different types of vessels and tourist behaviours =
will be documented. Radio-tracking will be carried out in association with =
the Monterey Bay Aquarium to determine time/activity budgets of individual =
otters in areas with varying levels of recreational use. Interviews with =
tourists and tour operators will also be carried out during the field =
season to investigate potential management strategies. This project aims =
to involve all stakeholders to develop a conservation and management plan =
that is satisfactory to all parties.
=20
Applicants should have:
=20
=B7 A genuine interest in animal behaviour=20
=B7 A background in Biology, Environmental Science, Animal Behaviour or a =
related field=20
=B7 Previous field experience would be advantageous but is not a prerequisi=
te
=B7 Good communication skills
=B7 Good English language skills
=B7 Basic IT skills
=B7 A driving licence
=B7 Enthusiasm and interest in the project
=20
There is no fee for this project but you will be expected to pay for your =
own accommodation, travel and living expenses. Please expect to pay at =
least =A3300 or $600 per month for accommodation. Shared accommodation may =
be available or help can be given in finding alternative accommodation.=20
=20
Applications should include:

Current CV or resume
Details of your availability
Name and contact details of 2 referees
Statement of why you would like to be a volunteer

The Monterey Bay area is a fantastic area for marine mammals and other =
wildlife and there will be time to go whale watching, kayaking, diving, =
surfing, etc should you wish.
=20
The deadline is March 30th 2004. Applications should be made by email to: =

Deborah Benham,
plxdmb@...



Thank you,

Deborah Benham
PhD Candidate
University of Nottingham

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VOLUNTEER FIELD ASSISTANTS needed for an applied ecological study of
rainforest regeneration in Ecuador s coastal Reserva Ecolsgica
Mache-Chindul. (2) Positions in our research team are open from now through
Jun 2004; applicants are asked to make a minimum commitment of 2 field
months. The 70,000-hectare Mache-Chindul reserve is the largest remaining
tract of Chocs forest in Ecuador and possesses a truly spectacular range of
diversity in both flora and fauna, many of which are found only there. We
will experimentally determine the ecological factors that most limit the
transition from secondary to primary forest in order to design a
reforestation plan that works synergistically with natural forest
regeneration processes. The results of this project will aid in protecting
and restoring over 330 bird species and the habitat they depend on, as well
as countless other taxa. Fieldwork is in its initial phase and includes
establishing seed traps and experimental plots, monitoring seed rain,
planting a voucher seedling garden, identifying seeds and seedlings, and
surveying vegetation transects. We will live at a very remote field station
(Bilsa Biological Reserve run by Fundacion Jatun Sacha) and share basic
accommodations (bunk beds, cooks, no electricity, and one heck of a
beautiful shower spot) with other researchers and international
reforestation volunteers. Applicants should be in very good physical
condition as the terrain is muddy and steep and our days are long.
To apply, please send a brief
letter of introduction, CV, your phone number, and the contact information
for 3 references to AMY ROGERS (EM: arogers@...). Applications may be
accepted to the end of Apr.


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Center for Oceanic Research and Education Internship Opportunities=20

The Center for Oceanic Research and Education (CORE), based in Essex, MA,
is a non-profit organization dedicated to the study and conservation of
cetaceans. Cetaceans are whales, dolphins and porpoises. CORE's mission i=
s
to promote stewardship and conservation of cetaceans and their marine
environment. CORE's research focuses primarily upon the populations of fi=
n
and humpback whales found in the inshore waters of New England. We are
currently working on several projects including:=20

- a study regarding the hierarchy among social/feeding groups of humpback
whales.=20
- novel feeding behavior (the use of bubbles) in fin whales.=20
the presence of orca scars on humpback whales, their main predator in the
North Atlantic.=20
- bias in whale watching regarding the amount of data and photos we're ab=
le
to collect on humpback whales vs. fin whales.=20
- shifts in distribution of whale species over time=20
- on-going research includes photo-identification studies of humpback
whales, fin whales, sperm whales, Northern right whales, minke whales and
pilot whales. =20

CORE conducts whale watch education programs, school presentations and
public outreach activities throughout the year as part of our endeavor to
educate people about endangered whales and their fragile marine
environment.=20

CORE collects most of its research data aboard commercial whale watching
vessels that operate out of Gloucester, MA. Interns are aboard each trip =
as
research assistants, and are primarily responsible for data collection. T=
he
types of data recorded on each trip include physical information =AD such=
as
climate and sea conditions, number and species of each cetacean, as well =
as
behavioral information and identification photographs of focus animals.
Other duties aboard the boats include answering passenger questions,
assisting with fund raising efforts and helping crew on deck. A paid
"education mate" position aboard the whale watching boat in Gloucester is
included - interns will rotate day-to-day through the week as research
assistants and education mates.=20

CORE is somewhat of a fledgling organization, founded in 1996, we earned
our non-profit status in 1998. Though we have no publications currently i=
n
print, we are in the process of collecting data on several on-going
research projects with the goal of developing papers on such varied
subjects as hierarchy within humpback whale social and feeding groups, to
observations of Sowerby=92s and Cuvier=92s beaked whales in offshore subm=
arine
canyons. Interns can expect to participate in and learn a variety of face=
ts
of research including:=20

- Data collection; data entry; archiving and cataloging photographs and
negatives; general office work.=20
- Data analysis methods; individual identification of whales through phot=
o
analysis; data submission to educational on-line program WhaleNet.=20
- Public speaking; fund raising; correspondence with other organizations,
researcher and students.=20
- Interns are also assigned a specific on-going research project and will
be expected to complete an extensive reading list to gain important
background knowledge.=20
- Basics of navigation; boat handling; use of marine electronics includin=
g
GPS, LORAN, radar and echolocation machines; handling lines; and general
knowledge of vessel safety and emergency protocol.=20

CORE offers year-round internship opportunities to qualified college
students or graduates. We require a two-month minimum stay. These are
strictly unpaid, volunteer positions. However, interns will be paid for
their duties as Education Mates aboard the commercial whale watching
vessels out of Gloucester. We do not provide room or board, but will assi=
st
interns in any way in finding housing and transportation (if necessary). =
We
also offer flexible hours, so that interns can obtain part-time jobs, if
needed.=20

Interns are also encouraged to receive either undergraduate or graduate
credits for their internships with CORE. We will help students design and
implement a project through their school or with two local schools with
whom we are affiliated (Endicott College, Beverly, MA and Wheelock Colleg=
e,
Boston, MA).

Application deadline for the summer internship session is April 6th with
interviews conducted through late April. The deadline for the fall
internship session is July 31st, with interviews through mid-August. We
also accept applicants for spring or winter. To apply for an internship,
please complete an application and send your resume or CV, a letter of
interest identifying your reason for applying, and a letter of
recommendation to the below address.=20

Center for Oceanic Research and Education Intern Application forms can be
accessed through the CORE website at: http://www.coreresearch.org/intern
form.htm. Simply use your browser's print function to print out the
application . We will contact applicants to schedule an interview as soon
as we receive the above materials.

If you have any questions, please e-mail us at: core@...


Lisa Fox, Director=20
Center for Oceanic Research and Education=20
245 Western Ave, Box 8
Essex, MA 01929=20
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Volunteers required for humpback whale research in Australia

The University of Queensland is seeking applications from volunteers to
help
with fieldwork on humpback whales in 2004. As in 2002 and 2003, fieldwork
for HARC, the Humpback Acoustic Research Collaboration, will take place
during the whales' southward migration in September and October. In addition
to this, however, we will also be conducting a major land-based survey
earlier in the year of the east Australian humpback population from Point
Lookout, North Stradbroke Is, near Brisbane.

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Point Lookout Survey

This survey will run for 14 weeks from 23 May to 28 August and will be
funded by the Federal Department of Environment and Heritage. It will be
used to estimate the absolute abundance of the population and, in the
context of previous surveys, to calculate the apparent rate of population
increase. While the survey itself is entirely land-based, two additional
projects will also be conducted: (i) acoustic recordings of whales will be
collected via a radio-linked, moored hydrophone buoy, and (ii) over the peak
five weeks of the migration (mid-June to mid-July), a boat will be used to
collect photo-IDs, biopsies, and behavioural data.

Volunteers will be expected to work and live as part of a large team.
Individual volunteers will spend approximately five hours daily (in two
shifts) counting and observing passing whales from the Point Lookout
headland. Volunteers must pay for their own way to the study site but food
(basic groceries) and accommodation are provided once there. They may have
an opportunity to participate in the acoustic and boat-based data
collection, but this will depend on timing and the attitude and abilities of
individuals.

Volunteers for the Point Lookout survey will need to be available for a
minimum of two weeks.

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HARC - the Humpback Acoustic Research Collaboration

HARC is a large collaborative study involving the Australian Defence Science
and Technology Organisation (DSTO), the Scripps Institution of Oceanography
(SIO), the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI), the University of
Queensland, and guest researchers from the Universities of Newcastle and
Sydney. The project is funded by the US Office of Naval Research and DSTO.
In 2004 fieldwork will take place from 18 September to 31 October at
Peregian Beach, approximately 140km north of Brisbane.

HARC is a multi-disciplinary study of the passing whales during their
southward migration and is comprised of several projects. Projects that will
involve volunteers include the collection of behavioural and positional data
from a land station, the acoustic recording and tracking of singers using an
array of hydrophone buoys moored offshore, and the boat-based collection of
photo-IDs, biopsies and behavioural data. Other projects include the
recording of ambient sea and surf noise (SIO) and the tagging of some
individual whales with DTAGs, digital tags that record acoustic, depth and
movement data (WHOI).

Volunteers for HARC should be available for the entire 6 week study
(although exceptional candidates may be considered for shorter periods).

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ALTHOUGH APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR EITHER THE POINT LOOKOUT SURVEY OR
HARC, A FURTHER NOTICE ABOUT HARC WILL BE POSTED ON MARMAM LATER IN THE YEAR
AND APPLICATIONS FOR HARC WILL NOT BE SERIOUSLY CONSIDERED UNTIL THEN
(around June). There is no due date on the applications for the Point
Lookout survey although the first round of offers will occur before the end
of March.

Either project will suit young scientists with genuine interests in humpback
whale behaviour, behavioural ecology, acoustics, communication, and
population assessment.

Successful applicants will:
- have a mature attitude towards marine mammal research
- be able to live and work constructively with others in a team
- have a good level of physical fitness
- be a competent swimmer
- not have fussy dietary requirements (vegetarians excepted!)
- be able to concentrate for long periods

Preference will be given to those who:
- have a degree in biology, marine science, or veterinary science
- have previous marine mammal field experience
- have previously used a theodolite

Applicants should send an email introducing yourself to Michael Noad
<mnoad@...>, Dave Paton <d.paton@...>, Ceri Morris
<ceri_wyn_morris@...>, Josh Smith <jsmith@...>, and Becca
Dunlop <r.dunlop@...>. The email should include:
- which project you are applying for
- dates when you will be available
- a brief CV (usually as an attachment)
- contact details of two referees (usually contained in the CV)

As mentioned above, applications will be accepted for HARC, but will be put
aside at this stage until later in the year - selection will occur in June
or July.

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Michael Noad BVSc PhD
Lecturer Veterinary Anatomy
School of Veterinary Science
University of Queensland
St Lucia, Qld 4072, Australia

Ph. (07)3365-2088 Mob. 0416-270567
Fax. (07)3365-1255 Email <mnoad@...>


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The Oceania Project is conducting during August-October 2004 vessel
based fieldwork for a long-term study - commenced in 1992 - of the
ecology & behaviour humpback whales in Hervey Bay.
The Expedition vessel 'Moon Dancer' is a 12m-power catamaran.
[ http://www.oceania.org.au/expedition/research.html ]

The Oceania Project is affiliated with Southern Cross University
incorporating the Southern Cross University Whale Research Centre
(SCUWRC) and the Centre for Animal Conservation Genetics (SCU CACG) and
is an affiliate of the South Pacific Whale Research Consortium (SPWRC).
[ http://www.scu.edu.au/research/whales/aboutus.html ]

The focus of the research being undertaken is a long term study of the
social and ecological significance of Hervey Bay for the Area V
humpback stock; genetic relatedness amongst humpbacks in Hervey Bay and
the implications for social organisation and reproductive success and
the extent to which social behaviour is determined by kinship.

There is an opportunity for a limited number of Interns to participate
the research expedition during August-October 2004. Interns live aboard
the expedition vessel for a week or more subject to time and budget
constraints. The cost per week is $1050 Australian (Approx. $798 US per
week) which includes accommodation aboard the expedition vessel and
food. Interns are responsible for all costs associated with travel to
and from Hervey Bay. Fieldwork involved is 'sloughed skin' and fecal
sample collection, assistance with photo identification/behavioural
observation field notes, GPS/GIS spatial data collection, environmental
data, water quality sampling and general data entry. Interns also
assist with vessel operations including food preparation & galley
duties. Sea time can be validated towards a marine qualification.
[ http://www.oceania.org.au/expedition/life.html ]

No prior experience is necessary and training will be provided. The
Internship is open to students and staff of recognised institutions.
Preference will be given to individuals involved in marine mammal
science courses or related institutions and/or with prior volunteer
marine mammal field experience. Places will be allocated in the order
they are received.

General information about The Oceania Project and the Research
Expedition is online at:
[ http://www.oceania.org.au ]

If you are interested in participating in the Whale Research Expedition
as an Intern email Trish & Wally Franklin and include a brief CV. [
mailto:trish.wally@... ]

Trish Franklin & Wally Franklin
Directors & Principal Investigators, The Oceania Project
PhD Candidates, Southern Cross University



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The Oceania Project is conducting during August-October 2004 vessel
based fieldwork for a long-term study - commenced in 1992 - of the
ecology & behaviour humpback whales in Hervey Bay.

The Expedition vessel 'Moon Dancer' is a 12m-power catamaran.

[
<underline><color><param>0000,0000,FFFF</param>http://www.oceania.org
au/expedition/research.html</color></underline> ]


The Oceania Project is affiliated with Southern Cross University
incorporating the Southern Cross University Whale Research Centre
(SCUWRC) and the Centre for Animal Conservation Genetics (SCU CACG)
and is an affiliate of the South Pacific Whale Research Consortium
(SPWRC).

[
<underline><color><param>1A1A,1A1A,FFFF</param>http://www.scu.edu
au/research/whales/aboutus.html</color></underline> ]


The focus of the research being undertaken is a long term study of the
social and ecological significance of Hervey Bay for the Area V
humpback stock; genetic relatedness amongst humpbacks in Hervey Bay
and the implications for social organisation and reproductive success
and the extent to which social behaviour is determined by kinship.


There is an opportunity for a limited number of Interns to participate
the research expedition during August-October 2004. Interns live
aboard the expedition vessel for a week or more subject to time and
budget constraints. The cost per week is $1050 Australian (Approx.
$798 US per week) which includes accommodation aboard the expedition
vessel and food. Interns are responsible for all costs associated
with travel to and from Hervey Bay. Fieldwork involved is 'sloughed
skin' and fecal sample collection, assistance with photo
identification/behavioural observation field notes, GPS/GIS spatial
data collection, environmental data, water quality sampling and
general data entry. Interns also assist with vessel operations
including food preparation & galley duties. Sea time can be validated
towards a marine qualification.

[
<underline><color><param>0000,0000,FFFF</param>http://www.oceania.org
au/expedition/life.html</color></underline> ]


No prior experience is necessary and training will be provided. The
Internship is open to students and staff of recognised institutions.
Preference will be given to individuals involved in marine mammal
science courses or related institutions and/or with prior volunteer
marine mammal field experience. Places will be allocated in the order
they are received.


General information about The Oceania Project and the Research
Expedition is online at:

[
<underline><color><param>1A1A,1A1A,FFFF</param>http://www.oceania.org
au</color></underline> ]


If you are interested in participating in the Whale Research
Expedition as an Intern email Trish & Wally Franklin and include a
brief CV. [
mailto:<underline><color><param>1A1A,1A1A,FFFF</param&gt;trish.wally@oceania
org.au</color></underline>
]


Trish Franklin & Wally Franklin

Directors & Principal Investigators, The Oceania Project

PhD Candidates, Southern Cross University

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STRANDING INTERNSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT

=09The Stranding Department of The Marine Mammal Center is offering
1-2 (non-salaried) internship positions during the spring/summer of 2004
to students who are interested in improving their skills and knowledge of
marine mammal strandings and the Marine Mammal Stranding Network.
Interns will assist primarily with covering the animal hotline and
dispatching rescue response throughout The Center's rescue range and after
hours. Interns will also be expected to participate in trainings, marine
mammal rescues and releases, animal care duties as needed, data entry and
tracking, and miscellaneous tasks.

Qualifications

=09* Interns must be at least 18 years old

=09* Interns are responsible for obtaining housing, and must have
their own means of transportation

=09* Interns must be able to work for a minimum of 3 months, with a
minimum commitment of 24 hours per week. Work schedule must be flexible
and may include weekends and holidays.

=09* Applicants should have an avid interest in marine biology,
zoology, general biology, psychology, policy or a related field

=09* Applicants should demonstrate excellent communication skills

=09* Applicants should have practical computer knowledge and skills

=09* If the intern intends to receive university credit for their
internship, they are responsible for enrollment and appropriate
documentation

Please submit a r=E9sum=E9 that includes the names of three references,
college transcripts, and a cover letter detailing interests, experience,
accommodations, and availability.

The Marine Mammal Center
Attn: Erin Brodie
Marin Headlands (GGNRA)
1065 Fort Cronkhite
Sausalito, California 94965
BrodieE@...

All applications will be reviewed by the Stranding Department. Initial
phone interviews will be conducted during February and March. Intern
applicants will be notified of their acceptance by the first of May.

The Marine Mammal Center, an equal opportunity employer, is a non-profit
organization charged with the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of
marine mammals, including the science of marine mammal diseases, health
and welfare, and the education of the public in the protection of marine
mammals and their habitats.



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Internship Announcement

The Whale Center of New England is a non-profit research
organization involved in the study of behavior, ecology and
natural history of the whales and dolphins found in the
waters off Massachusetts. Primary concentration is on an
individually identified population of several hundred
humpback whales that spend portions of the spring, summer
and fall in these waters.

Since 1982, interns have been responsible for collecting,
organizing, transcribing and analyzing data dealing with
the behavior and identification of North Atlantic
cetaceans. We are currently looking to fill openings for
the summer (May 23 =96 August 21) and fall (August 15 =96
December 18) of 2004 and the spring (January 23 =96 May 28)
of 2005. The internship will involve extensive photo and
computer work (training provided), plus field data
collection aboard commercial whale watching vessels and our
dedicated research vessel Silver II. Additional
opportunities may include attendance at necropsies (whale
autopsies), North Atlantic right whale surveys, marine
mammal stranding response, seal surveys, independent
research projects and attendance at conferences and
meetings dealing with conservation and management.
Participation in any of these areas (additional projects
may also be added) is determined by time of year and
availability. =20

A fee of $1000 for the period will be charge and in return
interns will receive housing and a weekly food stipend. A
common apartment is used, where interns live together and
share cooking and cleaning duties. Rooms are shared with
one other person. A living arrangement such as this is
conductive to open discussion and interaction between peers
and home life is often a continuation of the day in the
field. Therefore, it is essential that candidates can
combine these two areas.

College credit may be arranged by the student through their
department or as an independent research program at their
college or university. The Whale Center of New England
encourages this, and will take whatever steps are required
to facilitate such efforts.

An applicant for an internship should have the following:
*A background in biology, zoology, or related field
*Some knowledge of research methods and design
*An ability to work, live and communicate well with others
*Enthusiasm and dedication to work long days in the field
or lab (sometimes 12 hours or more)

In order to formally apply for an internship, please send
us a curriculum vitae or resume, a cover letter detailing
your reason for applying and your session preference, one
letter of reference and a current transcript (a paper
application is not necessary). An in-person interview is
preferred, necessitation travel to Gloucester, MA, USA.
Interviews will take place March 13th-14th and March
20th-21st. Please note: Internships are open to college
students that have completed their freshman year and all
recent graduates. International students are welcome to
apply. The application deadline is March 1, 2004.
Application materials should be sent to:

Cara Pekarcik, Intern Coordinator
The Whale Center of New England
P.O. Box 159
Gloucester, MA 01930-0159
978-281-6351 (office)
978-281-5666 (fax)
cara@...

Please visit our website at www.whalecenter.org for
additional details.


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