דרושה עזרה של מתנדבים במרכז לאישוש כלבי ים

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דרושה עזרה של מתנדבים במרכז לאישוש כלבי ים

וטרינר מחמל"י עבד שם מספר שנים וישמח לתת מידע נוסף. הנה פרטי ההודעה: The SRRC Seal Rehabilitation and Research Centre Lenie ‘t Hart in Pieterburen, the Netherlands, needs urgently: Volunteers who are experienced in handling, tube feeding and force-feeding ill juvenile harbour seals and grey seal pups. These animals in rehabilitation need intensive care treatment because of their problems (mostly lung worms and other problems with respiratory tracks). The SRRC is at this moment overcrowded with in total more than 160 harbour seals. What we need is: experienced helpers to work together with the staff of the SRRC to carry out tube feeding and force feeding to many tens of seals several times per day. If you have experience with those activities and those species, and if you are available in the coming two or three months, please contact the SRRC Seal Rehabilitation and Research Centre and ask for Lenie ‘t Hart. What we can offer: - Reimbursement of travel expenses - (Fine) food and lodging at the centre - A good atmosphere with an enthusiastic international group of colleagues SRRC Seal Rehabilitation and Research Centre Hoofdstraat 94a 9968 AG PIETERBUREN The Netherlands Phone: (31) 595 - 526 526 Fax: (31) 595 - 528 389 Email: [email protected] Website: www.zeehondencreche.nl English website : www.srrc.nl

 

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התנדבות למחקר דולפינים בבריטניה

התנדבות מעניינת במרכז לחקר דולפינים בWales פרטים ניתן לקבל מדפנה פינגולד, חברת ועד מחמל"י לשעבר, פרטים למטה. Sea Watch Foundation Research Volunteering opportunity in Cardigan Bay for 2010 Volunteers are invited to assist the Sea Watch Foundation (www.seawatchfoundation.org.uk) with the running of the Cardigan Bay Monitoring Project. The project is based in New Quay, West Wales, and takes care of the conservation management of the bottlenose dolphin, harbour porpoise and grey seal populations of Cardigan Bay, monitoring their abundance, distribution, reproductive success and population structure using a combination of line-transect, photo-identification, land-based and acoustic surveys. The volunteers will help the Cardigan Bay Monitoring Officer and the Sightings Officer by taking part in the following tasks: Land-based surveys Boat-based surveys Photo-identification studies Database entry Awareness raising Education initiatives Acoustic monitoring Assist with and participate in training courses and public talks. Volunteers are required from April until October 2010, for 4 separate periods of 6 weeks each. Preference will be given to those who can stay for more than one period, including the whole 6-months field season. Volunteers will be based in New Quay, West Wales. Accommodation is provided at a rate of around 55/week. Volunteers are responsible for their own travel, accommodation and living expenses, but it is generally quite easy to obtain part-time paid work in the area if required. Volunteering periods for summer 2010: Period 1 26/04 6/06, Period 2 7/06 18/07, Period 3 19/07 29/08, Period 4 30/08 10/10 Important skills/qualifications Essential: an ability to work in a meticulous and reliable manner strong commitment to volunteering work willingness to work long hours outdoors in often very changeable Welsh weather good IT skills (Office package) an ability to get on well with others in a small team and shared accommodation Desirable: a background in marine biology/environmental science or similar a strong interest and knowledge of British cetaceans prior experience in boat-based survey work good verbal and written communication skills and in public speaking experience in interacting with the public All volunteers will be trained in cetacean observation and identification, in line-transect survey protocols and photo-identification of bottlenose dolphins and grey seals. To apply: Please send your cv, covering letter and contact details of two references, reporting any relevant experience you have and specifying the period(s) you would prefer to volunteer for to Daphna Feingold ([email protected]) Deadlines: 31st of January 2010. Please specify NEW QUAY VOLUNTEER APPLICATION into your subject title. Applicants will be notified of the outcomes by the 22nd of February 2009. The Sea Watch Foundation The Sea Watch Foundation is a registered marine environmental research charity that aims to achieve better conservation of whales and dolphins in the seas around Britain and Ireland, by involving the public in scientific monitoring of populations and the threats they face. At Sea Watch Wales, we are dedicated to raising awareness, knowledge and conservation of the marine wildlife of West Wales. Our work is funded by the Countryside Council for Wales, Defra, Joint Nature Conservation Committee and the Heritage Lottery Fund, and we work closely with the local management authority, Ceredigion County Council. Research The purpose of our research here is to monitor the marine mammal populations inhabiting Cardigan Bay, so as to gain information to aid the conservation and long-term well being of these animals and the local marine environment. This is achieved by conducting various projects including: • Estimating the abundance and distribution of bottlenose dolphins, harbour porpoises and grey seals within Cardigan Bay using distance sampling and opportunistic boat surveys • Maintaining and updating a catalogue of photographically identified bottlenose dolphins in Wales in order to study their abundance, social structure, movements and life histories. • Acoustic monitoring of bottlenose dolphins and harbour porpoises in the Cardigan Bay SAC using automated click detectors (T-PODs) and hydrophones. • Setting up a library of underwater sounds in Welsh waters in order to develop bio-acoustic research in the area. We further aim to raise awareness and understanding of the importance of the local marine wildlife and the habitats supporting them, to encourage respect and conservation of the area and its wildlife for future generations. We also run training courses for the public in cetacean identification and survey methods.