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Volunteer: Whales of British Columbia

Organization: Earthwatch Institute
Based in: United States,   US EIN #: 23-7168440 		Volunteer Request Info
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Join gentle grey whales in their Canadian summer feeding areas in Clayoquot Sound and surrounding waters off the west coast of Vancouver Island to help researchers design better ways to protect them and see if they?re being affected by climate. . . Learn more

Locations:   Port Hardy, Canada
Dates/Costs:   18 Jul 2010   to   30 Jul 2010:    $3,295
Flexible dates available. Duration: 7 days
(participation cost details)
Focus Areas:   Education
Environment
Type of NGO:   UniversalGiving Partner

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Description

Join gentle grey whales in their Canadian summer feeding areas in Clayoquot Sound and surrounding waters off the west coast of Vancouver Island to help researchers design better ways to protect them and see if they?re being affected by climate change. Spend days on the water in a sea-kayak or on a converted fishing boat searching for whales and mapping their prey with sonar and underwater video. Learn how to identify individual whales, record data, and assist with navigation. Spend time in the lab digitizing and analyzing photographs of whales, and matching photos to a database. Unwind by exploring coves and islands by kayak, or by enjoying the maritime charms and rich First Nations culture of the small village of Ahousaht, on Flores Island, where you?ll be based.

For more information, call 1-800-776-0188.
 
Cost Details
Through a unique method of funding, 100% of your contribution is used to support research and exploration sponsored by Earthwatch Institute. By balancing costs across our program, we are able to assist some research that would not be self-supporting. Depending on the size and needs of your team, roughly 50% goes to field costs; 34% to advance planning, reconnaissance, team recruitment, and logistical support; and 16% is used for administrative support, communications, and post expedition follow-up.
 
 
A Great Opportunity For...
Seniors
Retirees
Groups
Professionals
 
Language Needed
English (proficient)
 
Skills Needed/ Experience
The researcher(s) and field staff will teach you everything you need to know once you arrive. Most tasks are not difficult, and you will quickly master them. Exceptions may be projects requiring scuba qualifications or high levels of fitness. The primary language spoken on all our projects is English, so no special language skills are required.
 
Detailed Location Information
Flores Island is a small island (approximately 150 km²) in Clayoquot Sound, off the west coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. The island is located within the Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District. The village of Ahousaht is the only major settlement on Flores, which is home to many members of the Nuu-chah-nulth (or Nootka) First Nation. Flores Island can only be accessed by boat or seaplane. The main industries on Flores and in Ahousaht are forestry, fisheries (including shellfish and finfish aquaculture), and tourism, including a growing eco-tourism and whale-watching industry; environmental tourism is also promoted locally by the Walk on the Wildside hiking trail.

About Earthwatch Institute

Earthwatch Institute engages people worldwide in scientific field research and education to promote the understanding and action necessary for a sustainable environment. We believe that teaching and promoting scientific literacy is the best way to systematically approach and solve the many complex environmental and social issues facing society today. Learn More

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