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2013 CalCOFI Cruise Schedule

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2013 Cruises:
Cruise dates are subject to change so check back often or check the ship's schedule

Upcoming
  • CalCOFI 1307NH • 5 - 23 July 2013 (Fri-Tue) • RV New Horizon • Loading 1-4 July 2013 (Mon-Thur), San Diego; offload in San Diego 24 July 2013 (Wed).
  • CalCOFI 1310NH • 09 - 25 Oct 2013 (Wed-Fri) • RV New Horizon • Loading 06-08 Oct 2013 (Sun-Tues), San Diego; offload in San Diego 26 Oct 2013 (Sat).
Completed
  • CalCOFI 1301SH • 10 Jan - 02 Feb 2013 (Thurs-Sat) • RV Bell M Shimada •  Loading 07-09 Jan 2013 (Mon afternoon truck load at SIO; ship loading Tues 0800), San Diego B St Pier; offload San Diego 3 (Sun) or 4 (Mon) Feb 2013 .
  • CalCOFI 1304SH • 06 - 30 Apr 2013 (Sat-Tue) • RV Bell M Shimada• Loading 04-05 Apr 2013 (Thu-Fri), San Diego; offload in San Francisco 30 Apr 2013 (Tues)

Additonal Information:
RV Bell M Shimada Information & Schedule Contact -- RV New Horizon Information & 2013 Schedule -- RV Ocean Starr Information 

Last Updated on Friday, 10 May 2013 16:49
 

Volunteering

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Volunteers on CalCOFI
 

 

Opportunities to volunteer on CalCOFI Cruises in 2013

  • CalCOFI 1311NH • 9-25 Oct 2013 (Wed-Fri) • RV New Horizon • Loading 6-8 Oct 2013 (Sun-Tues), San Diego; offload in San Diego 26 Oct 2013 (Sat).

Interested in participating in an oceanographic cruise? CalCOFI cruises are staffed by personnel from the following agencies: National Marine Fisheries Service (NOAA), Integrative Oceanography Division at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, and California Department of Fish & Wildlife. Volunteers are recruited to help deploy equipment, collect data, and draw and analyze seawater samples. General criteria:

  • sea-worthiness (experience at sea, recreational is acceptable)
  • good health
  • scientific background
  • ability to follow detailed instructions carefully
  • ability to work safely on an oceanographic cruise
  • availability - most cruises are 18 - 20 days; some winter & spring cruises are longer
  • ability to work a 12hr watch (noon to midnight or midnight to noon) for +18 days
  • must have completed two years in college in the field of science

Additional information is available in the CalCOFI Handbook. If you are interested in participating, please send a resume and a brief description of your seagoing experience and interests to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it at Scripps Institution of Oceanography.

Last Updated on Monday, 20 May 2013 10:54
 

Suggestions on What to Bring to Sea

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Most necessities are provided by the ship but a few amenities can make the cruise more comfortable:

Sea sickness medication If you know you are prone to seasickness, bring any medication you know works for you. Marezine, Meclizine, Bonine, Dramamine or Scopolamine anti-seasick medications are some examples – some work for some people; some have side effects; some dosages require a prescription. The ship can provide over-the-counter remedies but we suggest consulting your doctor or pharmacist & bringing your own. Summer and fall cruises are typically calm but the weather can get rough any time of year.
Clothes you can layer It is better to wear multiple layers than wear a heavy jacket since you will be moving in and out of the climate-controlled lab. Even summer cruises can be cool (even cold) so always bring long pants, a windbreaker, sweater or sweatshirt.
Boots Calf high rubber boots are a must-have.  The work area is usually swamped by seawater so your shoes will constantly be wet. Comfortable, waterproof boots are a necessity since you will be sampling from the CTD or washing nets. The more comfortable the better but even cheap ones are better than wet tennies. 'Loaners' may be provided upon request.
   
Last Updated on Wednesday, 20 June 2012 12:56 Read more...
 

SIO Cruise Forms

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All scientists and cruise participants going to sea on SIO RV New Horizon must submit these forms:

Please return the completed forms to:

CalCOFI Group, Chief Scientist
Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UCSD
9500 Gilman Dr, Dept 0218
La Jolla, CA 92093-0218
fax: (858)-822-0562
email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it 		Ship Scheduling Office:
Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UCSD
9500 Gilman Dr.
La Jolla, CA 92093-0210
phone: 858-534-2840;
fax: 858-822-5811.
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Last Updated on Friday, 21 September 2012 10:42
 

NOAA Cruise Form

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All cruise participants going to sea on a NOAA vessel such as the R/V McArthur II must submit the completed Questionnaire and have a recent (within the last 12 months) TB test.

NOAA Health Services Medical Questionnaire (PDF) - New form posted 11/25/08. This revised version of the questionnaire must be used beginning January 1, 2009.
  • Medical Questionnaire and Instructions : PDF
  • NOAA Health Services Questionnaire (NHSQ) Decision Memorandum : PDF
  • Tuberculosis Policy Decision Memorandum : PDF
  • Everything you always wanted to know about TB : PDF

Send the completed form to:

CDR Michelle Pelkey, USPHS

Regional Director of Health Services
NOAA MOC-Pacific
1801 Fairview Avenue East
Seattle, WA 98102
Voice: 206-553-8704
FAX: 206-553-1112
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