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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:
- Sea-worthiness (experience at sea, recreational is acceptable)
- Good health; able to lift 50lbs
- Scientific background (must have completed at least two years in college)
- Ability to follow detailed instructions carefully
- Ability to work safely on an oceanographic cruise
- Availability - most cruises are 16 - 18 days; some winter & spring cruises are up to 25 days
- Able & willing to work a 12hr watch (noon to midnight or midnight to noon) for 16+ days
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
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Summer CalCOFI 2007SR • 13-28 Jul 2020 (Mon-Tue; 16 DAS)
RV Sally Ride • San Diego to San Diego -
Fall CalCOFI 2010SR • 02-17 Oct 2020 (Fri-Sat; 16 DAS)
RV Sally Ride • San Diego to San Diego - Winter CalCOFI • Dates TBD
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.