El Programa Regiionall En Manejo de Viida Siillvestre
de lla Uniiversiidad Nacional de Costa Riica

Le invita a participar en el tercer curso impartido por el especialista
M.Sc. Miguel Iñíguez de la Fundación Cethus (Argentina) en:
Biiollogía, Manejo y Conservación de Cetáceos con Énfasis en Orcas

 Fecha: 19 al 30 de Abril de 2004

 Lugar: Universidad Nacional, aula del Programa Regional en
Manejo de Vida Silvestre para Mesoamérica y el Caribe

 Inversión en el curso: US$100 (US$50 para estudiantes con carné)
Incluye material didáctico y certificado de participación.

 Inscripciones: Secretaría del Programa Regional en Manejo de Vida
Silvestre,
segundo piso de la Escuela de Ciencias Ambientales – Universidad Nacional.
Estudiantes con carné estudiantil, presentar certificado de depósito del
monto respectivo de la FUNA.

 Contacto: Johanna Hurtado A.

 E-mail: joa@...
o
johurta@...


 Instructor: Miguel Iñiguez (Fundación Cethus)

 Coordinador: Jorge Fallas (Director PRMVS-UNA)

Programa de voluntariado proyecto Conservación y Reforestación de las
Sierras de Córdoba



Próximo voluntariado:

Sábado 3 al lunes 5 de abril: Nos adherimos al día mundial de las montañas
limpias juntando la basura que haya en la zona de la reforestación y sobre
todo en el Mogote. Además arreglaremos alambrados y si hay tiempo
revegetamos cárcavas.

(para los que quieran ir desde Buenos Aires, salimos el viernes 2 de abril a
las 21 hs desde Retiro)





El centro de nuestras actividades es un valle ubicado a 2.100 m.s.n.m. en el
extremo norte de las Sierras Grandes (Los Gigantes). Para acceder al área
que estamos reforestando hay que caminar por un sendero durante
aproximadamente 3 horas, por lo que es necesario tener experiencia en la
montaña (estar medianamente entrenado, tener mochila y bolsa de dormir para
pernoctar en refugio de montaña). Es un hermoso paraje donde podrán
disfrutar de los paisajes de la zona en todo momento.


En los voluntariados han participado más de 1.000 personas de todas las
edades, desde los 5 años a los 65, y el número de participantes por
voluntariado varía desde 0 (no viene nadie) a 40. El clima de la zona es
fresco y con gran amplitud térmica, por lo que hay que ir preparado para
temperaturas que pueden ir desde varios grados bajo cero hasta 25 grados. El
sol es fuerte, por lo que es recomendable llevar sombrero y protector solar.
No suspendemos las salidas por mal clima ni por falta de voluntarios.


Las actividades que necesitamos realizar consisten, dependiendo de la fecha,
en:

·   Acarreo de materiales y plantines hasta la zona de reforestación;

·   El plantado de los plantines, riego y protección con plástico y piedras;

·   Mediciones varias de los plantines de estudio;

·   Revegetación de bordes de erosión;

·   Recolección de semillas;

·   Arreglo de senderos.

En algunos voluntariados logramos obtener transporte gratuito desde Villa
Carlos Paz hasta el pie de Los Gigantes, y en otros (la mayoría) cada
voluntario debe pagarse el transporte interurbano o ir en vehículo propio.
La comida la debe llevar cada voluntario. Es gratis el alojamiento en
refugio y uso de cocina. Si les hará falta un certificado, avísennos por
correo electrónico antes de venir, así se los entregamos inmediatamente
después de los días en que participan.



Actividades del primer semestre del 2004



Todos los primeros fines de semana de cada mes, con posibilidad de quedarse
toda la semana:



Sábado 3 al lunes 5 de abril: Nos adherimos al día mundial de las montañas
limpias juntando la basura que haya en la zona de la reforestación y sobre
todo en el Mogote. Además arreglaremos alambrados y si hay tiempo
revegetamos cárcavas.

(para los que quieran ir desde Buenos Aires, salimos el viernes 2 de abril a
las 21 hs desde Retiro)

Sábado 1 y domingo 2 de mayo: Medición de plantines, arreglo de cárcavas y
alambrados.

Sábado 5 de junio: Día del ambiente, asado recaudación de fondos (a voluntad
$10 x persona). Los que podemos nos quedamos hasta el domingo trabajando.

Sábado 3 y domingo 4 de julio: Medición de plantines, arreglo de cárcavas y
alambrados.

Jueves 16 a miércoles 21 de julio: arreglo de senderos y cárcavas junto a un
grupo de 15 jóvenes que vendrán desde Inglaterra a colaborar con nuestro
proyecto.





Consultas: Daniel Renison, drenison@..., tel.  03541-495636. Desde
ya muchas gracias!.

Mas información:  www.welcome.to/reforestacion

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).

---------------------------------------------
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.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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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CONVOCATORIA ASISTENTES DE INVESTIGACIÓN

ESTUDIO TORTUGA BACHE, MADRE VIEJAS DEL VALLE DEL CAUCA, COLOMBIA

Se solicitan asistentes de investigación Nacionales o Extranjeros, para realizar un seguimiento con Radiotelemetria de Tortuga bache Chelydra serpentina en tres madreviejas del Valle del Cauca (Municipios de Buga-Tulúa- Riofrío, Valle, Colombia). Los interesados deben, ser mayores de 18 años, estar por un tiempo mínimo de un mes, gozar de buena salud y condición física, saber nadar e inmersiones a pulmón libre, adaptarse al trabajo en equipo, Manejo de buenas relaciones Interpersonales, estar acostumbrado a condiciones de campo sin comodidades y trabajo duro, tener las vacunas al día (fiebre amarilla y tétanos), además contar con EPS o Salud Prepagada. 

Los trabajos a realizar son:

Monitoreo de los individuos durante parte del día y la noche.

Búsqueda de individuos silvestres dentro de las madreviejas.

Realización y Revisión de trampas.

Introducir datos a la base.

Geoposicionamiento de los sitios.

Dar charlas a la comunidad.

Presentar informe final de actividades realizadas.

entre otros.

El proyecto ofrece a los interesados que reúnan los requisitos: transporte, alojamiento y alimentación durante su estadía en el mismo, además de un certificado de participación.

El proyecto no cubre: Comisiones o sueldos, transporte desde la ciudad o país de origen, estadías ni traslados fuera de los predios del mismo. Se exigirá a todos los participantes la firma de un convenio de liberación de responsabilidades con el proyecto.

Para inscribirse, deben enviar una carta de intención, y hoja de vida actualizada con referencias, al e-mail: afog@... (colocando en el asunto Asistente Tortuga Bache)o al A.A. 25750 de Cali.

Plazo de inscripción 15 de Marzo de 2004.

Atentamente,

Andrés Fernando Ortega

Biólogo

Coordinador del Proyecto.

Caros voluntários
Já está disponível em nosso site a programação de workshops e do Programa de
Ecovoluntários para o primeiro trimestre do ano. Todas estas atividades
serão realizadas na Estação das Ilhas, nossa base em Florianópolis/ SC.
Os workshops, com duração de 01 dia, objetivam oportunizar conhecimentos e
atividades práticas para todas as pessoas que se interessam pelo meio
ambiente. São 30 vagas disponíveis por evento. Consulte o cronograma e
preencha o formulário de inscrição disponível em nosso site..
O Programa de Ecovoluntários oferece aos participantes a oportunidade de
envolverem-se ativamente em projetos conservacionistas da organização. As
inscrições já estão abertas. Os interessados em realizar o Programa no
período de 15/03/04 à 29/03/04 , devem preencher o formulário em nossa
página até o dia 28 de janeiro. Serão selecionados, apenas 04 voluntários,
que serão contatados, via e-mail, até o dia 06 de fevereiro.
Em nome dos oceanos

Michelle Marimon
Coordenadora de voluntários
Instituto Sea Shepherd Brasil
  seashepherd@...

A quien interese:
Everybody who was interesed:

Les mando información que me ha llegado de varios congresos que ocurrirán en
el 2004, espero que les sea de utilidad.  Asimismo, uds.  pueden hacer
correr el mensaje a más interesados:

I give you information about some congreso and meetings for 2004.  you can
give this mail to more people who can be interesed:


En marzo:  Congreso Nacional Mexicano de Ornitología, en Sinaloa
VI CONGRESO PARA EL ESTUDIO Y CONSERVACIÓN DE LAS AVES EN MÉXICO: CULIACÁN,
SINALOA 3-5 marzo 2004:
http://www.geocities.com/cecam6

En junio: habra congreso de Control biologico de malezas en Montelimar,
nicaragua:
http://www.ibw.com.ni/~jmmaes/Anuncios.htm (esta direccion tiene muchas
otras oportunidades, unas que ya pasaron pero otras que no han sido)

En junio: Congreso de Comportamiento Animal, en Oaxaca, México:
The 41st Animal Behavior Society Meeting will be held in Oaxaca, Mexico,
June 12 – 16, 2004. For the first time, the Animal Behavior Society will
hold its meeting outside English-speaking North America with the vision of
becoming a more geographically diverse society:

http://www.animalbehavior.org
http://www.ecologia.edu.mx/abs2004

VI Simposio de Zoología, Sancti Spiritus, Cuba:
El comité organizador y las instituciones patrocinadoras del VI Simposio de
Zoología tienen el placer de invitar a los zoólogos del mundo a participar
en este evento científico que se efectuará en Topes de Collantes, provincia
de Sancti Spiritus, Cuba: del 15 al 20 de noviembre del 2004
http://www.geocities.com/zoologiacubana/simposio

y del 15 al 19 de nov, sera el VIII congreso mesoamericano para la biología
y conservación en Managua, Nicaragua.: revisar la pagina de la SMBC.


Con todo aprecio,


Alejandro sagone caceres
Guatemala

PD: me robo un fragmento de un libro de Carl Sagan, que me gustó mucho,
para compartirlo con ustedes:

  "La ciencia no sólo es compatible con la espiritualidad, sino es una fuente
de espiritualidad profunda"


  intelNet WebMail

MINISTERIO DE AGRICULTURA
INSTITUTO NACIONAL DE RECURSOS NATURALES  INRENA
CONVOCATORIA




V PROGRAMA

GUARDAPARQUE VOLUNTARIO
SANTUARIO NACIONAL LAGUNAS DE MEJIA


PROGRAMA   : Verano  2004
DURACION      : Tres meses (Enero - Marzo del 2004) TAMBIEN EXISTE PARA
(Otoño, Invierno, Primavera)
DIRIGIDO         : Las carreras de Biologia, Ingenieria Forestal, Ambiental,
Agricola, Agronomo , Manejo de Recursos y Conservación, Pesquera, Educacion
de Ciencia Naturales, Guía de Turismo, Derecho , Periodismo, Sociologia Y
AFINES.
REQUISITOS     : Curriculum Vitae , Carta de Presentacion, Carta intensión,
y mucho deseo y voluntad de trabajar y aprender.
RECEPCION     : (Agencia de Transportes del Carpio - Mejía) dirigido al Jefe
del SNLM - INRENA. tambien por internet a los correos. snlmmejia@...
;Y jose8c@...

FECHA DE RECEPCION DE EXPEDIENTE:
Hasta el 20 de Enero del 2004. (Temporada VERANO)

CONTACTO       :          para cualquier consulta a los Telefono: 800004
Celular: 9697190.  Tambien por internet a los
   Email:
snlmmejia@...

   jose8c@...

CONVOCATORIA CURSO

TÉCNICAS DE EVALUACIÓN Y MONITOREO DE MURCIÉLAGOS

Instructores:           Luis F. Aguirre, PhD (Centro de Biodiversidad y
Genética, UMSS)
Lic. Lizette Siles (Centro de estudios en Biología Teórica y Aplicada –
PCMB)

El Proyecto Áreas Clave para la Biodiversidad en Bolivia y el Programa para
la Conservación de Murciélagos de Bolivia invitan al curso “TÉCNICAS DE
EVALUACIÓN Y MONITOREO DE MURCIÉLAGOS”, patrocinado por Conservation
International y Darwin Initiative.

Dónde y cuándo se realizará:

En el Fundo Valle del Sacta, Chapare (Carretera nueva Cbba. – Sta. Cruz, a 6
horas de cualquiera de estas ciudades), del 26 al 30 de enero del 2004.

Temas que se desarrollarán en el curso:

     Introducción a la biología, ecología y conservación de los murciélagos
de América Latina y Bolivia
    Técnicas de captura y manipulación de murciélagos
    Taxidermia, identificación y montaje
    Técnicas acústicas, grabación y análisis
    Toma de datos
(* En el curso se leerán y discutirán artículos, la mayoría en inglés, por
lo que sería beneficioso para los postulantes que tengan una base en este
idioma.)

A quien va dirigido:

El curso está dirigido a estudiantes y profesionales de Biología o ramas
afines. El cupo es de 8 alumnos que recibirán una beca completa para asistir
al curso, incluido el transporte desde sus ciudades hasta el Valle de Sacta.

Postulaciones:

Los interesados deben enviar la siguiente documentación:
1)     Currículum Vitae no documentado
2)     Carta de intención o interés: ¿Por qué quiere hacer el curso, cómo le
beneficiará y cómo va a aprovechar la experiencia del curso en su vida
profesional después?
3)     Nombres y direcciones electrónicas de dos personas que puedan dar
referencias del postulante en caso de que se necesiten (no enviar cartas de
recomendación).

Las postulaciones deben hacerse vía correo electrónico (e-mail) hasta el 21
de enero del 2004, indicando “Curso de Murciélagos” en el asunto (subject)
del mensaje, e integrando el texto de la documentación en el cuerpo del
mensaje y no como archivo attachment, a las siguientes direcciones (ambas):

laguirre@...
liz_siles@...

Las solicitudes que lleguen después del 21 de enero y aquellas que lleguen con
archivos attachment serán descalificadas. Los resultados se darán a conocer el
23 de enero del 2004 y los postulantes aceptados recibirán mayor información.

AFRICAM SAFARI
Asociación de zoológicos, acuarios y criaderos de México (AZCARM)
Asociación latinoamericana de Parques Zoológicos y Acuarios (ALPZA)


Lo invita a participar en el

VI Curso de Manejo de Flora y Fauna Cautiva para Latinoamérica

“EDUCACION PARA LA CONSERVACIÓN”


FECHA: 3 AL 8 DE MAYO DEL 2004

LUGAR: ZOOLÓGICO AFRICAM SAFARI, PUEBLA, MÉXICO

DIRIGIDO A: EDUCADORES DE ZOOLÓGICOS, ACUARIOS, JARDÍNES BOTÁNICOS, AREAS
PROTEGIDAS, UNIVERSIDADES, MUSEOS, COMUNIDADES, MEDIO DE COMUNICACIÓN.

TEMAS GENERALES:
-           HERRAMIENTAS BÁSICAS DE LA EDUCACIÓN AMBIENTAL
-           ESTRATEGIAS PARA EL DESARROLLO DE PROGRAMAS DE EDUCACIÓN
AMBIENTAL
-           EDUCACIÓN AMBIENTAL Y CONSERVACIÓN
-           COMUNICACIÓN EDUCATIVA
-           CAPTACIÓN DE RECURSOS PARA PROGRAMAS DE EDUCACIÓN AMBIENTAL

INFORMES:
DEPARTAMENTO DE INVESTIGACIÓN, CONSERVACIÓN Y ALCANCE
          TELÉFONO: 52 – 222 – 2817000  EXT. 255
                 FAX: 52 – 222 – 2817000  EXT. 257
          E-MAIL: dica@...

mil disculpas ahora si les va
saludos
arturo

_________________________________________________________
Do You Yahoo!?
Información de Estados Unidos y América Latina, en Yahoo! Noticias.
Visítanos en http://noticias.espanol.yahoo.com

http://www.si.edu/ofg/ofgapp.htm

The deadline for applications for Smithsonian fellowships is 15 Jan 2004.
Applications are available through the web site listed above. Although you
will see a disclaimer, it is probable that this program will be funded next
year. Our new Assistant Secretary for science was able to get a large
request for fellowships into the 2004 budget of the Smithsonian.
I would encourage anyone to apply who is interested in working at the
National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute,
or the Conservation Research Center of the zoo. Get in touch with the staff
member with whom you wish to work for more details. Note that there is a
separate Molecular Evolution Fellowship Program to which you may apply, with
the same deadline.

Cheers, Thor

Richard W. Thorington, Jr.
Division of Mammals
Smithsonian Institution
PO Box 37012
NMNH Room 390, MRC 108
Washington, DC 20013-7012
Fax: 202-786-2979
Phone:202-357-2150
Thorington.Richard@...
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I Congreso Latinoamericano sobre
Conservación y Cría Comercial de Ñandúes :
Por lo Nuestro, Abriendo Caminos a la Exportación




Desde el día 1 de noviembre de 2003 hasta el 16 de abril de 2004 se llevará
adelante el I CONGRESO LATINOAMERICANO SOBRE CONSERVACION y CRIA COMERCIAL
DE ÑANDUES, bajo el lema: “Por lo Nuestro, Abriendo Caminos a la
Exportación”.

El evento, organizado por el INTA, Rheacultura.com.ar y Proyecto Cocina de
la Tierra, se desarrollará bajo la modalidad de CONGRESO VIRTUAL, acompañado
por actividades presenciales (talleres, conferencias) en distintos puntos
del país.

Los objetivos principales del Congreso son:

a) Establecer un ámbito que reúna a los principales referentes relacionados
con la investigación, la conservación, la producción de ñandúes y el
procesamiento y comercialización de sus derivados, así como a todos los
interesados en iniciarse o profundizar algunos de estos campos.

b) Sentar bases para la cooperación horizontal entre los países
latinoamericanos productores de ñandúes, para que juntos hagan conocer en el
mundo las cualidades y ventajas de sus productos.

c) Presentar la información existente y discutir la situación de la
investigación  científica relacionada con las especies y subespecies de
ñandúes, así como las tendencias del mercado y la realidad y expectativas de
los productores de ñandúes y demás sectores relacionados con su cadena
productiva.

d) Revalorizar el uso sustentable de este recurso natural autóctono,
contribuyendo a la conservación de sus poblaciones silvestres y al rescate
de costumbres milenarias que forman parte de nuestro patrimonio cultural.

Descripción del Congreso

El propósito de desarrollar una instancia virtual es lograr aprovechar los
beneficios que ofrece Internet para la transmisión de información calificada


El congreso cubrirá las siguientes áreas temáticas:
Panorama general del sector
Políticas y normativa
Ecología y conservación
Instalaciones y manejo en granja
Avances en investigación (sanidad, nutrición, genética, reproducción)
Faena y procesamiento de subproductos
Análisis económico, comercialización y mercados
Las mismas serán abordadas a través de conferencistas invitados y
presentaciones libres, incluyendo espacios para la discusión y desarrollo de
propuestas

Dentro de las actividades presenciales está contemplada la realización de
Seminarios,  Cursos de iniciación en la Cría, Conferencias, Rondas de
Negocios y Degustaciones

El Cierre del Congreso se realizará el día 16 de Abril de 2004 en la ciudad
de Buenos Aires, con la presentación de las conclusiones y recomendaciones y
el material editado.

Como broche de Oro se realizará una Cena Degustación “Paladar de Ñandú”, con
el fin de apreciar los sabores de su carne, presentado en delicados platos
elaborados por la Biochef María Calzada. La carne de ñandú es roja, magra,
de bajo tenor graso intramuscular y bajas calorías, alto contenido en omega
tres, hierro y proteínas, excelente textura y sabor.

El Congreso convoca la activa participación de investigadores, criadores de
ñandúes, procesadores de sus subproductos y demás protagonistas de la cadena
productiva, funcionarios públicos, asociaciones y cámaras comerciales, ONG’s
  productores agropecuarios, estudiantes y público en general interesado en
el tema.
La recaudación se aplicará al financiamiento de publicaciones y  realización
de eventos relacionados con la capacitación y/o el apoyo a actividades
científicas.

Para participar del Congreso se debe acceder a la dirección: www
congresosvirtuales.net, registrarse en el sitio, y luego una vez en el ¨hall
virtual¨ del congreso, inscribirse en el mismo siguiendo las instrucciones
¨on line¨.

Por consultas personalizadas dirigirse a la Secretaría del Comité
Organizador, Lic. María Eugenia Raviolo, al e-mail : consultas@rheacultura
com.ar

Si tiene dificultades con el proceso de inscripción dirigirse a: Srta Inés
Martínez/ Gustavo Quadrini al e-mail: info@...  o a los teléfonos:
(0221) 423-3100 (desde el exterior: 54 221 423-3100)  de 11:00 a 18:00  -

Por otras consultas dirigirse al Secretario del Congreso Virtual, Néstor
Maceira, al e-mail : nmaceira@...  o a María Calzada,
Secretaría Institucional, al e-mail cocinadelatierra@...

Se adjunta Instructivo del Congreso.

... Ya se inscribió? .
... No se lo puede perder...




MOVIMIENTO ARGENTINO PARA LA PRODUCCION ORGANICA
Sarmiento 1562 Piso 6°  Oficina "F" (C1042ABD) Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos
Aires
Tel/Fax 54 11 4382-5562 Email: info@...
visite nuestro sitio www.mapo.org.ar

Si desea ser quitado de nuestra base de datos, por favor mande un e-mail con
el sujeto/asunto "cancelar" a info@...

CICTMAR (Centro de Investigación y Conservación de Tortugas Marinas)
SOLICITA  ASISTENTES DE INVESTIGACION PARA EL
PROYECTO DE INVESTIGACION Y CONSERVACION
DE TORTUGAS MARINAS EN LA PENINSULA DE PARIA, ESTADO SUCRE, VENEZUELA

Informacion:
http://www.geocities.com/cardonrace/asis2004.html

Temporada 2004



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FIELD ASSISTANTS TO STUDY PARROTLETS IN VENEZUELA--Two field assistants
are required from late May until early Dec 2004 to work as part of a
team on a long term study of behavior and demography of the Green-rumped
parrotlet. Duties will include mist netting, banding and resighting,
nest checking, behavioral observations and keeping detailed records.
The ideal candidate would: have experience conducting field research
with birds in tropical ecosystems; be interested in avian behavioral
ecology; be willing to work long hours six days per week; enjoy work in
a hot, humid environment; have a sunny disposition and be able to live
under primitive conditions with few people on an isolated ranch; have a
working knowledge of Spanish and a driver's license; be able to work
without supervision; and enjoy but not get too distracted by the
fabulous avifauna of the llanos. Salary is $800/month plus housing and
travel to/from the field site. Additional information on the study can
be found at http://www.cnr.berkeley.edu/~beis/index.htm. Please submit
resume, and phone numbers/email of three referees by 23 Jan 2004 to
DOUGLAS SCHAEFER, Ecosystem Sciences Division, 151 Hilgard Hall #3110,
University of California, Berkeley, CA 94720-3110. (EM:
schaefer@...).

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VOLUNTEER FIELD RESEARCH ASSISTANT needed for research regarding the
effects of prescribed fire on the movements and mortality of Yellow
Rails and other marsh birds in Southeast Texas. Research will be
conducted in coastal prairie/saltmarsh on Brazoria and San Bernard
National Wildlife Refuges. Field work will begin early Jan 2004 and end
late Apr/early May 2004. Job description: Successful applicants will
assist in capturing/trapping and banding rails, radio-telemetry, and
vegetation analysis. Qualifications: Applicants must be
self-motivated, and willing to work early mornings/late nights and long
hours in some extreme field conditions. Applicants must have an
interest in birds and good identification skills are preferred (but not
required). Good physical condition required. Housing and field vehicle
will be provided. Email (preferred) or write to: AARON GIVEN (EM:
amgiven1s@...), Southeast Missouri State University, Department of
Biology, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701. Please send resume and list of 3
references. This will be an excellent opportunity for recent graduates
considering graduate school or anyone who is looking to gain experience
in the field of wildlife and wildlife/habitat relationships.

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VOLUNTEER FIELD RESEARCHER at Tern Island and Laysan Island, Hawaii--The
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Pacific Remote Islands National Wildlife
Refuge(NWR) Complex, is looking for a few good volunteers for the Tern
Island and Laysan Island field stations. These islands are part of the
Hawaiian Islands NWR and are essential nesting areas of 20 species of
seabirds and Hawaiian green sea turtles and are the principle pupping
grounds for the Hawaiian monk seal. Tern and Laysan Islands are located
500 and 700 miles, respectively, northwest of the main Hawaiian
Islands. Work at the stations includes monitoring and banding migratory
and resident seabirds, shorebirds, and endangered land birds, alien
plant eradication, native plant propagation and out-planting, at times
some sea turtle work, data collection and entry, and up to 50%
facilities and equipment maintenance. The work is intensely physical
with harsh conditions of rain, direct sun and wind for long periods of
time. We expect a 4-6 month commitment from volunteers. Room and board
is paid for by USFWS. Living conditions are very basic, consisting of
tent or bunkhouse communal camps. Outside contact while on the islands
is limited, due to the remote locale, to radio communication and
sporadic mail (Tern only). We are looking for volunteers who have a
biology or maintenance background (or both). Field experience is
preferred but not always necessary. We place around 12 volunteers each
the year. For an information packet about the volunteer positions and
greater detail on duties for each station as well as how to apply,
please contact DOMINIQUE HORVATH (PH: 808-792-9554, EM:
Dominique_Horvath@...), PO Box 50167, Honolulu, HI 96850.



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