Earthwatch: Divers needed!
Eleanor Loudon
earth1 at netspace.net.au
Thu Sep 6 20:24:05 EDT 2001
Dear Coral listers
Earthwatch Institute offers scientific field research Expeditions
that require SCUBA divers and/or experienced snorkelers to help
collect data.
Earthwatch Institute is a non-profit organization that funds
scientific field research through volunteers' contributions.
Volunteers pay a Share of Cost of the Research and join scientists in
the field to help them collect data. Volunteers are trained on the
methodologies and data collection techniques when in the field.
Up-to-date open water certification is required to SCUBA dive.
There is a growing demand for Earthwatch volunteers to help
scientists collect data. Earthwatch supports research that
investigates many aspects of coral reef ecology such as coral
bleaching, diseases, coral reef fish mortality, coral reef light
management, species diversity, and the importance of other ecosystems
that surround coral reef communities. Earthwatch provides an
opportunity for divers and snorkelers to use their much-needed skills
while collecting important scientific data. The data that is
collected could be used to create a management plan that may
establish a marine reserve or to help define new species of octopi!
SCUBA only Expeditions
Jamaica's Coral Reefs- first EWI season in 2002
Expedition will be investigating the recruitment of hard corals in
Discovery Bay, Jamaica. Volunteers will be collecting data on
species numbers and diversity, morphological measurements, survival
rates, and population size of different coral species. All volunteer
tasks require SCUBA.
March 25-April 3 2002
April 3-12 2002
April 12-21 2002
Principle Investigator - Dr. James Crabbe
http://www.earthwatch.org/expeditions/crabbe.html
Contact: Eleanor Loudon 61-3-9682 6828 earth at earthwatch.org
Conserving Costa Rican Octopuses- 2nd EWI season in 2002
Biological survey of octopuses on west coast of Central America.
Volunteers will be handling octopuses and observing their behavior.
2001 field season with EWI volunteers potentially found 2 new
species! The island is remote and there will be no electricity. All
volunteer tasks require SCUBA.
May 30- June 6 2002
June 7-14 2002
Principle Investigator - Dr. John Cigliano
http://www.earthwatch.org/expeditions/cigliano.html
Contact: Eleanor Loudon 61-3-9682 6828 earth at earthwatch.org
SCUBA and Advanced Snorkel Expeditions
Luminous Life of the Great Barrier Reef- First EWI season 2002
Volunteers will assist in surveying and collection of fluorescent
proteins to study light management of coral reefs. Fluorescent
proteins that may prove to be useful tools for research on diseases
will be cloned in the Lizard Island Marine Lab. Volunteers will be
able to assist with all aspects of the research from underwater to in
the lab!
May 10-19 2002
May 19-28 2002
May 28-June 6 2002
Principle Investigator - Dr. Vincent Pieribone
http://www.earthwatch.org/expeditions/pieribone.html
Contact: Eleanor Loudon 61-3-9682 6828 earth at earthwatch.org
Saving Philippine's Reefs- 9th EWI season
Help Dr. White, a recent PEW fellow recipient, collect data for coral
reef monitoring, surveys, and mapping in the Batangas area. The data
collected has assisted in management efforts of the Tubbataha
National Marine Park.
Spring 2003
Principle Investigator - Dr. Alan White
http://www.earthwatch.org/expeditions/white.html
Contact: Eleanor Loudon 61-3-9682 6828 earth at earthwatch.org
SCUBA and Snorkel Expeditions
Damselfish of Barbados- 2nd EWI season in 2002
Studying the mortality rate of damselfish hatchlings by monitoring
their nests. Eggs and hatchlings are "tracked" with a dye that
permanently stains the otoliths (ear bones). Data collected will
help support rationale for local marine reserves.
June-August 2002
Principle Investigator - Dr. Suzanne Dorsey
http://www.earthwatch.org/expeditions/dorsey.html
Contact: Eleanor Loudon 61-3-9682 6828 earth at earthwatch.org
Snorkel Only Expeditions
Bahamian Reef Survey- 10th EWI season in 2002
Volunteers participate in research on coral bleaching episodes of
patch reefs off the island of San Salvador. Volunteers will assist
with monitoring the long-term health of the reefs and study emerging
coral diseases. Strong swimmers and surface diving required.
February 16-23 2002
June 26-July 6 2002
November 23-30 2002
PIs- Tom and Laura McGrath
http://www.earthwatch.org/expeditions/mcgrath.html
Contact: Eleanor Loudon 61-3-9682 6828 earth at earthwatch.org
Coral Reefs of the Virgin Islands- First EWI season in 2002
Study effects of human disturbance on coral reefs and nearby
communities such as mangroves, seagrass, and rocky intertidal zones.
Strong swimmers and surface diving required.
January 15-22 2002
January 24-31 2002
PIs- Dr. David Booth and Giglia Beretta
http://www.earthwatch.org/expeditions/booth.html
Contact: Eleanor Loudon 61-3-9682 6828 earth at earthwatch.org
Manatees of Belize- 2nd EWI season
Investigating the habitat and behavioral ecology of Antillian
manatees in the Drowned Cayes area of Belize. Volunteer assignments
are mostly boat based but include snorkeling for sea grass samples.
June-August 2002
Co-PIs- Katherine LaCommare and Caryn Self Sullivan
http://www.earthwatch.org/expeditions/lacommare.html
Contact: Eleanor Loudon 61-3-9682 6828 earth at earthwatch.org
Expeditions in the Pipeline
Thailand's Island Reefs- First EWI season 2002
Purpose of study is to determine biodiversity baseline of marine
invertebrates for coral reef management of the Andaman Sea.
Volunteers will be surveying a total of ten islands off of Phuket
Island. Snorklers must be strong swimmers and be able to dive at
least 2meters.
April 1-10 2002
April 15-25 2002
May 1-10 2002
Principle Investigator- Dr. Suchana Chavanich
Contact: Eleanor Loudon 61-3-9682 6828 earth at earthwatch.org
Underwater Archeology in Australia -SCUBA only
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Eleanor Loudon
Supporter and Volunteer Programs
Earthwatch Australia
126 Bank St
South Melbourne VIC 3205
ph 61(0)3 9682 6828
fax 61 (0)3 9686 3652
www.earthwatch.org
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