This opportunity was posted on August 2, 2013

[ Archived ] Volunteer Opportunity – Marine scientists Solomon Islands to New Zealand ref 2047

wants 4 crew for Anna Rose, Young Sun Yacht, 13m.

From , Solomon Islands to , New Zealand.

September 2013 to November 2013.

Expedition will start in Honiara, Solomon Islands on 3rd September and be for 10 weeks in the Solomon Islands. Then we sail back to New Zealand - you can join either just expedition in Solomon Islands or join sail back. With us, you will be working with communities that have requested assistance from OceansWatch to help them manage their marine resources. We will be doing initial baseline surveys, ensuring buy-in from all stakeholders and exploring any sustainable livelihood projects that they may need assistance with. To apply please email [email protected] Our full recruitment process is outlined here http://www.oceanswatch.org/international/pages/volunteer##

What roles/experience are needed (Crew 1): does not matter

What roles/experience are needed (Crew 2): does not matter

What roles/experience are needed (Crew 3): does not matter

What roles/experience are needed (Crew 4): does not matter

Sailing with a Rally:

I'm looking for (gender): either

Cabins/Sleeping : shared cabin-own bunk

Smoking on board: smoking allowed

Total people on board: 5

Crew roles: The Marine Scientist takes responsibility for collecting, processing and disseminating all scientific information. Together with the Project Leader the Marine Scientist is also responsible for report writing. You will need at least a degree in Marine Biology, Sustainable Fisheries Management or a similar related field. Daily you will take responsibility for choosing survey sites and data entry. Obviously you must be a competent diver. You will work with the communities to choose community MPA's and also to help us design MPA networks. Understanding Climate Change and Reef Resilience principals is important. You will also take responsibility for our Reef Guardian program, for which you will receive training.

Money: expenses shared equally

Travel to and from boat: negotiable

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