Mediterranean Monk Seal Research Project - Turkey
Description:
The primary aims of this project are: a) to determine population size, preferred habitats, and the main threats; b)to increase awareness in the local people, fishermen and authorities;c)to organize educational programs for elementary and high schools;d)to elaborate proposals for mitigating conflicts between seals and local.Species:
Mediterranean Monk Seal (Monachus monachus)Neptune's Sea Grass.
Habitat:
Mediterranean coastal waters.Location:
South of TurkeyTravel:
Airplane to Adana or Antalya then to the project site by bus (approx. 5 hours).Duration:
3 - 4 weeksPeriod:
All year round.Long Term:
Available long term with project manager approval.Volunteers Age:
NDQualifications:
Biologists or Biology students are preferred. Skin diving, computer skills are required.Work:
Volunteers will help recording and sorting out in-cave seal activities. Seal caves will be surveyed and fauna and flora around the seal habitats will be sampled, identified and processed.Language(s):
English or TurkishAccommodation:
Depending on the availability of the project house the volunteers may be accommodated in a house free of charge or otherwise in a low-cost pension.Cost:
200 EUR per week, accomodation and food included. Volunteers shall pay for their travel to project site. Students pay special rate based on their submitted proposal.Application:
Enclose a short CV underlining qualifications and skills useful to the project (please indicate gender).Absolutely do not show up at ANY PROJECT without adequate e-mail or telephone correspondence, and properly going through the required application process.
Project valid until:
01/01/2010Please directly contact the organisation to apply to this project.
Organisation details
Name:
Levant Nature Conservation SocietyWeb:
www.ecocilicia.orgCountry of Head Office:
TurkeySee contact details and more info about this organisation.
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