Friday Harbor Labs courses for Spring, Summer, Autumn 2015

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Friday Harbor Labs courses for Spring, Summer, Autumn 2015

Click the above link for information about studying up at Friday Harbor Labs on San Juan Island. For those not familiar with FHL: the College of the Environment maintains a full facility about a 15 minute walk from the ferry terminal at Friday Harbor. There is not only an opportunity to participate in world-class research, but also a change to take a full quarter of marine-science related courses.

It’s common for Envir. Studies majors to look closer at Autumn quarter. There are a lot of course options which count for our major requirements, and you can even participate in an Environmental Writing class up there (ENGL 365).

Questions about how this works for you major? ask joe or julie!

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Please join the Alaska Salmon Program for our 2014 Science Symposium

Friday, December 5, 2014

2:00 ~ 5:30 pm

Fishery Sciences Building (FSH) – 1122 NE Boat St.

Room 102 (auditorium)

This annual symposium showcases the research of the UW School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences’ Alaska Salmon Program undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, staff and visiting scientists.  Our program focuses on all aspects of the ecology of Pacific salmon in the North Pacific, Bering Sea, and watersheds of Southwest Alaska.  Participants will give brief talks sharing their research in both basic and applied ecology, as well as the biological and socioeconomic management of Alaskan fisheries. For a symposium schedule and general program information please go to: http://fish.washington.edu/research/alaska/. 

**For undergrads who may be interested in the FISH 491 course (Aquatic Ecological Research in Alaska), or grad students considering FISH 497 (Management of Pacific Salmon in Alaska), this is a great opportunity to familiarize yourself with our research program!

Please feel free to come for whatever part of the afternoon you are available.  We hope to see you there!

[event]: Seattle Aquarium Lightning Talks: 11/7 6:30-9:00 PM (free)

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You and a guest are invited to join us for Lightning Talks, the kickoff event for our Discover Science Weekend at no cost!
Friday, November 7
6:30–9pm
Seattle Aquarium
Ackerley Foundation Puget Sound Hall
Lightning Talks features 10 experts, each given just five minutes to talk about science, plus a chance to meet and mingle with the presenters afterward. Topics will range from what happens to dead things in the ocean to facts about ocean radiation from the Fukushima disaster and beyond. Light refreshments; cash bar. To register for the complimentary admission for you and one guest, visithttps://www.seattleaquarium.org/discover-science—lightning-talks-registration—free
 
 

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[study abroad]: Ecology and Conservation of Marine Mammals of the Humboldt Upwelling Ecosystem

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We are writing to introduce Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia’s Ecology and Conservation of Marine Mammals of the Humboldt Upwelling Ecosystem course in Peru.
UPCH is the most prestigious Peruvian university dedicated to the biomedical sciences, with a longstanding history of successful alumni who have excelled in their fields. The University now offers international students the possibility to get a hands-on experience learning about the biology, anatomy, physiology, ecology, evolution, behavior, population biology, management and conservation of marine mammals. 
This field-based course will take place August 4 through 14 in Lima and the government-protected natural reserve of Punta San Juan, Marcona, 500 kms south of Lima. The 4 academic credit program will be run completely in English, and it is aimed at undergraduate or graduate students, or anyone who is interested in having a front-row experience, learning more about the fascinating world of marine mammals from expert marine biologists.
UPCH Field School offers other 5 Summer courses for 2014:

 –Biology Conservation Techniques of Parrots and Macaws in the Peruvian Amazon.
June 30-July 18, 2014.

 –Medical Spanish and Community Medicine Service Learning in Peru.
June 30-July 25, 2014.

 –Natural History of the Peruvian Tropical Coastal Marine System.
July 14-August 8, 2014.

 

–Multidisciplinary Research on Medicinal Plants in Peru.
August4-29, 2014.

 –Global Health, Public Health and Medical Spanish.
June 23-July 18, 2014.

 

Registrations are now open!

Please find more information visiting our website: http://www.upch-fieldschool.edu.pe/  and our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/upchfieldschool

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FHL student application due dates:

Jan. 25 for Spring Quarter
Feb. 1 for Summer Courses
May 15 (early admission) or July 1 for Autumn Quarter

Applicants do not need to be current students at University of Washington. Applications will be accepted past the due date if space is available.

Here’s a link to the FHL website:
http://depts.washington.edu/fhl/studentInfo2014.html

[internship]: COASST Internship in Conservation Biology and Marine Ecology

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INTERNSHIP IN CONSERVATION BIOLOGY AND MARINE ECOLOGY

Want to gain valuable research experience? Contemplating working for a non-profit after graduation? Interested in marine conservation?

The Coastal Observation and Seabird Survey Team (COASST) is seeking 3-4 undergraduate students to assist with data entry and management, volunteer recruitment, tracking, training and communication for 2-3 college credits. Each credit requires 4 hours of work per week during spring quarter (June 24 – Aug 23).

COASST is a citizen science project based at the University of Washington School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences in partnership with local community and environmental organizations, and state and federal agencies. COASST volunteers collect data on beach-cast carcasses of marine birds on a monthly basis to establish the baseline, or ‘normal’ pattern of beached bird mortality on North Pacific beaches. Baselines are crucial for assessing the impacts of oil spills, fisheries, and climate change in the marine environment.

Interested? For more information, please contact:

Liz Mack: coasst@u.washington.edu, 206-221-6893

Please include a brief statement of interest, including current major, office skills and previous work related experiences. Please also include the days of the week and hours you are available from June 24th-August 23rd. Priority will be given to students willing to volunteer extra hours during summer break (Aug. 26-Spet 24).

We look forward to hearing from you!

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Position Title: North Pacific Groundfish Observers 

Agency/Location: AIS, Inc. (contractor no NMFS). Positions located in ports along the Gulf of Alaska and the Bering Sea.

Responsibilities: Work at sea collecting and recording fish catch/discard and biological samples for the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) aboard commercial fishing vessels. Observers record detailed information on the gear and fishing activity of the vessels. Vessels range from 40 ft to 125 ft and trips are 2 to 10 days. After attending 1 to 4 week paid training course observers are deployed from ports throughout the Bering Sea and the Gulf of Alaska. 

Qualifications: A BS in Marine Biology or other natural science is require including 30 semester hours of biological course work including at least one course that required extensive use of dichotomous keys and 5 semester hours of mathematics consisting of at least one math course and one statistic course. Previous observer experience, sea and fish research experience strongly preferred  A valid driver’s license and US passport are required. 

Compensation: Starting rate atre $15.00 per hour plus health/dental insurance/vision, vacation. sick and holiday benefits. Experienced observers may be paid at higher rates depending on qualifications and experience. Overtime is paid for hours worked in excess of 8 hours in a day or 40 hours in a week. 

Closing: Open until filled

Contact: If you would like to apply, please click the following link http://goo.gl/CR1fG to submit the required information: resume, cover letter, at least 3 professional references (name, email, and phone number), latest NPGOP evaluation (is applicable , and unofficial copies of your college transcripts. 

For more information please visit the AIS, Inc. website www.aisobservers.com

[internship]: Soundwatch Boater Education Program Team

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Summer Internships Available

The Soundwatch Boater Education Program is seeking interns to assist with the successful and internationally acclaimed education and monitoring program working to reduce vessel disturbance to killer whales and other marine wildlife in the HaroStrait region of Washington State and British Columbia, Canada. Soundwatch needs assistants to help conduct seasonal vessel patrols to educate boaters on regional guidelines and regulations and to collect data while monitoring vessel activities around whales. Data from this important program characterizes vessel activity trends around marine wildlife and is used to promote better boater compliance and to inform marine mammal management strategies such as state and federal vessel laws and guidelines.

Internship based in Friday Harbor, WA, approximately 35-40 hours per week, May-October, variety of tasks both in an office setting and in the field on the patrol boat and/or shore based whale watch areas.

Please see attachments for more detail. Internship is unpaid. Shared housing at reasonable cost, is likely available.


REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must be at least 18 years, be physically fit (able to lift 40 lbs), able to swim, and not easily susceptible to seasickness. Be prepared to spend time aboard a small (20 ft.) vessel in unpredictable weather and sea conditions. Interns will need a valid passport or US enhanced driver’s license, CPR/First Aid certification. A state boater license/or equivalent safe boating card, not required but is a bonus.

HOW TO APPLY FOR INTERNSHIP POSITION

Please send a letter of interest, a resume, and contact information for three references. Be sure to include what dates you can start/end.

Applications accepted until April 1st, 2013. Decisions will be made by mid-April.

            Please send application materials to:

Eric Eisenhardt

Soundwatch Coordinator

P.O. Box945

Friday Harbor,Washington98250

Or email (preferred) to:soundwatch@whalemuseum.org

 

 

Please visit The Whale Museum’s Web site for more information on Soundwatch: http://www.whalemuseum.org/programs/soundwatch/soundwatch.html

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Interested in volunteering at the ORCA bowl? See below:

Orca Bowl Orientation!

Wednesday, November 28, 2012   5:30 to 6:30pm

Marine Science Building Rm. 123, University of Washington, 1501 NE Boat Street

We need volunteers to help us host the 16th annual Orca Bowl Competition!  If you are new or just want to find out what Orca Bowl is all about, please come to our orientation!  

What is the Orca Bowl, you ask?

Orca Bowl is one of 25 regional components of the National Ocean Sciences Bowl (NOSB). Its Washington’s regional marine sciences bowl competition for high school students. 

When and where is the Orca Bowl in 2013?

Saturday, February 23, 2012 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

University of Washington campus, Seattle

Why volunteer?

Orca Bowl is fun – and it can’t happen without its volunteers – that means YOU!

Your contribution enables high school students from the across the state to demonstrate their knowledge, meet ocean scientists and professionals   (you!) and enjoy the activities surrounding the regional competition at   the UW.

What do volunteers do?

You may sign up as a competition official or as a general volunteer. General volunteers assist with logistics up to and   on the day of the competition. For information on the roles of competition officials, go to:   http://www.nosb.org/volunteers/

ALL VOLUNTEERS must attend at least TWO training dates (see dates below) and be available on the day of the competition   February 23, 2013. New volunteers should attend one Orientation Session and at least one Training Session. 

How do I learn more about Orca Bowl?

Check out our website at http://www.wsg.washington.edu/education/events/orca/get_involved.html

or contact Maile Sullivan at orcabowl@uw.edu. 

Check out the NOSB video of a competition in action:

http://youtu.be/Y-2e_kKyhOs

How Do I Sign Up?

Just reply to    orcabowl@uw.edu

Scheduled training dates are listed below. 

We hope you will join us as a volunteer this year! 

Sincerely,

Maile Sullivan and the Orca Bowl Team

Go Orca Bowl!

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Coming up:

Volunteer orientations and training sessions include introductions to your volunteer colleagues, general information about NOSB and the Orca Bowl; how the competition works and a practice sessions with competition equipment. You can try out different volunteer roles and answer tough ocean science questions in our mock competition set up. 

All following Training Sessions will be held in the Fishery Sciences Building, Rm. 108 at 1122 NE Boat Street, Seattle

Training Session, Wed. January 9 from 5:30-7:30 

Training Session, Tues. January 22 from 5:30-7:30 

Training Session, Thurs. January 31 from 5:30-7:30 

Training Session, Tues. February 12 from 5:30-7:30 

Question Review Sessions, required for moderators and science judges: TBD in January/February 2013.

Orca Bowl Competition: Saturday, February 23, 2013. 8am – 5pm 

Thank you!

Maile Sullivan, Orca Bowl Regional Coordinator, 206.543.2822

Raechel Waters, Washington Sea Grant Associate Director, 206.685.8209

Email us at:    orcabowl@uw.edu

“Like” us on Facebook! 

https://www.facebook.com/OrcaBowl?ref=hl

***If you DO NOT want to be included in future Orca Bowl email notifications, please reply to orcabowl@uw.edu and indicated that you would like to be removed from the volunteer list.

Orca Bowl, Regional Coordinator, Washington Sea Grant http://www.wsg.washington.edu/education/events/orca.html

National Ocean Sciences Bowl http://www.nosb.org/

(Source: https://www.youtube.com/)