Interested in volunteering for an oceanographic cruise? Volunteers are recruited to help deploy equipment, collect data, and draw & analyze seawater samples.
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2022 Cruises: Tentative Schedule (dates subject to change, check back often)
Completed Cruises:
CalCOFI conducts seasonal, quarterly cruises off southern & central California from nearshore to ~400nm offshore. The 70yr old program & time-series originally sailed monthly, surveying the entire California coastline with multiple ships. Since 1984, when the current 75 station pattern was established using a single ship. The quarterly cruises are scheduled within these desired start & end date windows. Winter & Spring cruises are typically longer & include stations north of Pt Conception.
Target Dates for CalCOFI Time-series Cruises | |
Desired Windows | Acceptable Start - End Dates |
Winter: Jan 10 - 25 | Jan 2 - Feb 22 |
Spring: April 10 - 25 | April 01 - May 22 |
Summer: July 10 - 25 | July 01 - Aug 22 |
Fall: Oct 10 - 25 | Oct 01 - Nov 22 |
Interested in participating in an oceanographic cruise? Two volunteers are recruited for each cruise to help CalCOFI personnel deploy equipment, collect data, and draw/analyze seawater samples.
General Criteria for Applicants:
Additional information is available in the CalCOFI Handbook. If you are interested in participating, please send a resume and a detailed description of your seagoing experience and interests to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Opportunities to Volunteer on Upcoming CalCOFI Cruises
Please note that dates are subject to change.
In addiiton to CalCOFI cruises, NOAA Fisheries trawl cruises happen every Spring and/or Summer and they need volunteers. Contact Amy Hays (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) or Bryan Overcash (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) if you are interested in volunteering on a fisheries trawl survey.