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Opportunities to volunteer on CalCOFI Cruises for 2007

 

 

 

 

CalCOFI 0711NH : 2 Nov - 18 Nov 2007 on SIO New Horizon

Interested in participating in an oceanographic cruise? CalCOFI cruises are staff 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 (some experience at sea or seasickness awareness);
  • good health;
  • scientific interest or background;
  • ability to follow detailed instructions carefully;
  • ability to work safely on an oceanographic cruise.
  • availability - most cruises are 16 - 18 days .
  • ability to work a 12hr watch (noon to midnight or midnight to noon)

 Additional information is available in theVolunteer Handbook.
If you are interested in participating contact the Volunteer Coordinator Jennifer Rodgers-Wolgast or David Wolgast at Scripps Institution of Oceanography.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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