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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.
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