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2 people are interested
Get yourself knee-deep in squid eggs!
ORGANIZATION: Center for Coastal Studies
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2 people are interested
Seeking an individual to assist in collecting fisheries landings data and squid egg samples as part of a collaborative research project, working with fishermen in Chatham, MA to study environmental effects on squid distribution and embryonic development. Duties may include working with fishermen at the dock to record daily landings data in logbooks, collecting and transporting squid egg samples from Chatham to the CCS lab in Provincetown, microscopic examination and photography of live eggs and paralarvae, and data entry.
Sea time optional but not required, sheltered location provided for dockside data/sample collection. Qualifications: one or more years of undergraduate education in biology or a related field, willingness to work around busy commercial fisheries offloading/packing operations, flexible schedule, and computer skills (MS Excel, image processing software). Project runs from April-September, minimum commitment of two 4-hour days/week.
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About Center for Coastal Studies
Location:
115 BRADFORD ST, PROVINCETOWN, MA 02657, US
Mission Statement
To conduct scientific research with emphasis on marine mammals of the western North Atlantic and on the coastal and marine habitats and resources of the Gulf of Maine;
To promote stewardship of coastal and marine ecosystems;
To conduct educational activities and to provide educational resources that encourage the responsible use and conservation of coastal and marine ecosystems.
Description
We are an independent, non-profit organization dedicated to the study and conservation of marine wildlife, habitats and ecosystems. We are internationally known for our endangered whale research and rescue programs. Other priority areas include marine geology, coastal and estuarine studies and marine fisheries. Our work has contributed to science, resource management, policy and public awareness since 1976.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
54 Bar Cliff AvenueChatham, MA 02633
DATE POSTED
March 21, 2019
SKILLS
- Animal Care / Handling
- Aquarium Maintenance
- Environmental Science
- Research
- Water Recreation
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- April-September, 2019; Two four-hour days/week.
- One or more years of undergraduate education in biology or a related field, willingness to work around busy commercial fisheries offloading/packing operations, flexible schedule, and computer skills (MS Excel, image processing software).