The Oceania Project is conducting during August-October 2004 vessel
based fieldwork for a long-term study - commenced in 1992 - of the
ecology & behaviour humpback whales in Hervey Bay. The Expedition
vessel 'Moon Dancer' is a 12m-power catamaran.
[ http://www.oceania.org.au/expedition/research.html ]
The Oceania Project is affiliated with Southern Cross University
incorporating the Southern Cross University Whale Research Centre
(SCUWRC) and the Centre for Animal Conservation Genetics (SCU CACG) and
is an affiliate of the South Pacific Whale Research Consortium (SPWRC).
[ http://www.scu.edu.au/research/whales/aboutus.html ]
The focus of the research being undertaken is a long term study of the
social and ecological significance of Hervey Bay for the Area V
humpback stock; genetic relatedness amongst humpbacks in Hervey Bay and
the implications for social organisation and reproductive success and
the extent to which social behaviour is determined by kinship.
There is an opportunity for a limited number of Interns to participate
the research expedition during August-October 2004. Interns live aboard
the expedition vessel for a week or more subject to time and budget
constraints. The cost per week is $1150 Australian (Approx. $882 US per
week) which includes accommodation aboard the expedition vessel and
food. Interns are responsible for all costs associated with travel to
and from Hervey Bay. Fieldwork involved is 'sloughed skin' and fecal
sample collection, assistance with photo identification/behavioural
observation field notes, GPS/GIS spatial data collection, environmental
data, water quality sampling and general data entry. Interns also
assist with vessel operations including food preparation & galley
duties. Sea time can be validated towards a marine qualification.
[ http://www.oceania.org.au/expedition/life.html ]
No prior experience is necessary and training will be provided. The
Internship is open to students and staff of recognised institutions.
Preference will be given to individuals involved in marine mammal
science courses or related institutions and/or with prior volunteer
marine mammal field experience. Places will be allocated in the order
they are received.
General information about The Oceania Project and the Research
Expedition is online at:
[ http://www.oceania.org.au ]
If you are interested in participating in the Whale Research Expedition
as an Intern email Trish & Wally Franklin and include a brief CV. [
mailto:[log in to unmask] ]
Trish Franklin & Wally Franklin
Directors & Principal Investigators, The Oceania Project
PhD Candidates, Southern Cross University
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Trish & Wally Franklin
The Oceania Project
PO Box 7306 Urangan Hervey Bay Qld Australia
ABN 73 052 470 630 ACN 052 470 630
Phone: + 61 07 4125 1333
Fax: + 61 02 9225 9176
Mobile: 0418 797326
Email: [log in to unmask]
Web: http://www.oceania.org.au
PhD Candidates Southern Cross University
http://www.scu.edu.au/research/whales/theteam.html
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