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Opportunities to volunteer on CalCOFI Cruises in 2010

  • CalCOFI 1010NH: 28 Oct - 15 Nov 2010 on SIO R/V New Horizon. Departs San Diego, returns to San Diego.

Interested in participating in an oceanographic cruise? CalCOFI cruises are staffed by personnel from the three supporting agencies: NMFS/NOAA, IOD/SIO, & CDF&G. Volunteers are often recruited to help deploy equipment, collect data, and draw and analyze samples.

General criterias are:

  • sea-worthiness (experience at sea, recreational is acceptable);
  • good health;
  • scientific background;
  • 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 longer.
  • ability to work a 12hr watch (noon to midnight or midnight to noon)

Additional information is available in the CalCOFI Handbook. If you are interested in participating, please send a resume and a brief description of your seagoing experience and interests to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it at Scripps Institution of Oceanography.

Last Updated on Friday, 30 July 2010 19:28  

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