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Interested in participating in an oceanographic cruise? Two volunteers are recruited for each cruise to help CalCOFI personnel deploy equipment, collect data, and draw/analyze seawater samples.
General Criteria for Applicants:
- Sea-worthiness (experience at sea, recreational is acceptable)
- Good health; able to lift 50lbs
- Scientific background (must have completed at least two years in college)
- Ability to follow detailed instructions carefully
- Ability to work safely on an oceanographic cruise
- Availability – most cruises are 16 – 18 days; some winter & spring cruises are up to 25 days
- Able & willing to work a 12hr watch (noon to midnight or midnight to noon) for 16+ days
Additional information is available in the CalCOFI Handbook. If you are interested in participating, please send a resume and a detailed description of your seagoing experience and interests to calcofi@gmail.com.
Opportunities to Volunteer on Upcoming CalCOFI Cruises
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Summer CalCOFI 2007SR • 13-28 Jul 2020 (Mon-Tue; 16 DAS)
RV Sally Ride • San Diego to San Diego -
Fall CalCOFI 2010SR • 02-17 Oct 2020 (Fri-Sat; 16 DAS)
RV Sally Ride • San Diego to San Diego - Winter CalCOFI • Dates TBD
Please note that dates are subject to change.
In addiiton to CalCOFI cruises, NOAA Fisheries trawl cruises happen every Spring and/or Summer and they need volunteers. Contact Amy Hays (Amy.Hays@noaa.gov) or Bryan Overcash (Bryan.Overcash@noaa.gov) if you are interested in volunteering on a fisheries trawl survey.
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