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Naked Whale Research

www.nakedwhaleresearch.org

Organization Type:
Non-Profit

Mission:
Naked Whale Research (NaWhaRe) encourages individuals and marine researchers alike to actively take part in helping create public awareness concerning threats to the long-term survival of the Endangered Southern Resident killer whales, known as J, K, and L pods that frequent waters off the coastal Northwest.

Contact:
JC Smith, Director
Naked Whale Research
2504 G Street, Suite B
Eureka, CA 95501
Phone: (707) 267-8587
orcacita@gmail.com

Geographical Focus:
Regional

Counties Served:
Del Norte, Humboldt, Mendocino

Activities:
Research, Education, Conservation

Topic:
Endangered Species, Habitat Restoration, Open Ocean/Oceanography, Wildlife

Educational Resources:
Maps, On-Site Programs, Exhibits/Displays, Website, Speaker/Lecture Series

Education Programs:

For these programs, contact the Reservation Hotline at (562) 951-1630.

Target Audiences:
General Public

Group Size Accommodated:
Up to 30

In-Service Training:
Teachers, Docents/Volunteers, Naturalists, General Public, Policy Makers
Training provided during seasonal sessions for volunteer researchers.

Volunteer Opportunities

  Program:
Field Research Volunteer
  Description:
Volunteers will assist data collection focusing on areas of regular Southern Resident killer whale occurrence, movement patterns, distances traveled offshore, habitat selection, and relationships with spatial/temporal occurrence of prey; volunteers will also aid in data entry.
  When Needed:
Jan-May (field component) May-Jan (data entry)
  Qualifications:
Physically fit, sea-legs
  Commitment Required:
10-day teams (full-time)
  Application/Training:
Volunteers require on-going training and supervision by staff since we are dealing with wild animals and open ocean conditions.
  Community Service Documentation:
Yes
  Contact:
JC Smith
orcacita@gmail.com


Internship Opportunities

  Program:
Field researcher/Photo-ID
  Description:
Interns will aid in water-based photo-ID of killer whales, photo matching, and data entry. They will also assist regular staff in teaching of volunteers.
  When Needed:
Primarily January through May
  Qualifications:
Boat handling and digital photography skills. Able to follow instructions.
  Application:
Submit resume, with relevant coursework and (2) letters of recommendation to orcacita@gmail.com. Seasonal job postings may occur to solicit interns, however applications are accepted year round.
  Number of Interns:
1-2
  Housing Provided:
Yes
  Paid:
No
  Credit:
Yes


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