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Volunteering

Please check the Volunteering web page on calcofi.org for 2010 cruise dates & opportunities.

Interested in participating in an oceanographic cruise? CalCOFI cruises are staff by personnel from the three supporting agencies: NMFS/NOAA, IOD/SIO, & CDF&G. Volunteers are often recruited to help deploy equipment, collect data, and draw and analyze samples.

General criterias are:

  • sea-worthiness (some experience at sea or seasickness awareness);
  • good health;
  • scientific interest or background;
  • ability to follow detailed instructions carefully;
  • ability to work safely on an oceanographic cruise.
  • availability - most cruises are 16 - 18 days .
  • ability to work a 12hr watch (noon to midnight or midnight to noon)

Additional information is available in the CalCOFI Handbook. If you are interested in participating contact the Volunteer Coordinator This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it at Scripps Institution of Oceanography.

Last Updated on Tuesday, 15 December 2009 17:34  

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Next CalCOFI cruise is CalCOFI 01001NM; 12 Jan - 6 Feb Nov 2010 on SIO RV New Horizon