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.
