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4 people are interested
Dolphin Photo-ID Program Volunteers
ORGANIZATION: Florida Atlantic University Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute
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4 people are interested
Dolphin Photo-ID Program Volunteers are needed to help with field and office work. Volunteers will be assigned to a day of the week and depending on the weather will either participate on the boat with Photo-ID employees or stay with them in the office. If it is a boat day, the day may consist of a total of 6-10 hours. If the day turns out to be an office day, the time may vary depending on how much office work is needed. The program is currently looking for people to work both in the field and in the office. You may volunteer to do both types of jobs or just one (just office or just field work). There will be no physical interaction with live marine mammals.
Dolphin Photo-ID Program Volunteerrequirements:
* Able to perform office tasks including: photocopying and scanning data sheets, entering data into Access, image archival, preliminary photo-ID analysis of dorsal fins and other office duties as necessary (Basic computer experience is required, experience with Access and Photoshop is preferred)
* Able to accompany team on boat in field with main focus being on data recording and assisting in searching for dolphins during surveys (boating experience preferred but not required) Must be comfortable on boats and around the water for extended periods of time in all types of weather conditions
* Able to handle strenuous field conditions and be physically fit
* Able to bring their own food, water and other items needed for weather and water conditions
More opportunities with Florida Atlantic University Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute
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About Florida Atlantic University Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute
Location:
5600 US 1 North, Fort Pierce, FL 34951, US
Mission Statement
Florida Atlantic University is a public research university with multiple campuses along the southeast Florida coast serving a uniquely diverse community. It promotes academic and personal development, discovery, and lifelong learning. FAU fulfills its mission through excellence and innovation in teaching, outstanding research and creative activities, public engagement and distinctive scientific and cultural alliances, all within an environment that fosters inclusiveness.
Description
Founded in 1971, Florida Atlantic University’s Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute is a research community of approximately 150 marine scientists, engineers, educators and other professionals focused on Ocean Science for a Better World. The institute drives innovation in ocean engineering and exploration, coral research and conservation, marine drug discovery, estuarine and coastal ecology and observation, marine mammal research and conservation, ocean dynamics and modeling, aquaculture and marine science education. To support these efforts and fulfill its potential as a public institution, Harbor Branch seeks to develop collaborations with life science and technology organizations and other entities, placing particular emphasis on intersections of environmental, societal and economic benefits. The site comprises 32 buildings set on 144 acres along the Indian River Lagoon estuary
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WHEN
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5600 US 1 NorthFort Pierce, FL 34946
DATE POSTED
January 12, 2017
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GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training