Hi, The East Coast Odyssey http://eastcoastodyssey.wildiaries.com will depart Hobart on 20 August heading for Sydney. VIDEO – http://wildiaries.com/articles/73-Abc-7-30-Report-The-East-Coast-Odyssey (Video auto-starts) The nature tourism, scientific research and conservation project will be the first expedition of its kind to tackle insidious micro-plastics in Australian waters. The mission, under the supervision of Monash University’s Jennifer Lavers is to collect data on the millions of multi-coloured plastic remnants killing marine wildlife at an alarming rate off Australia’s spectacular east coast. Between August 20 and September 12, East Coast Odyssey would like to find someone to join the expedition to help out as a guide. The candidate must: Be competent at identifying seabirds; Be reasonably competent at identifying marine mammals (or at least able to use their field skills to identify them with the help of field guides);Own a camera and be able to take good photographs of marine wildlife as well as day to day activities on the vessel;Have great interpersonal skills, to help non-experts learn more about the wildlife of the area; andHave good sea legs. Be able to get themselves to Hobart by 19 August (note, all other living expenses are covered while on board the vessel). The trip will comprise: 7-days sailing from Hobart to Eden, via a day or two on Flinders Island; 5 days in Eden NSW, for half day excursions in Twofold Bay;4 days sailing from Eden to Ulladulla;3 days in Ulladulla NSW, for half day excursions; and4 days sailing from Ulladulla to Sydney. During the north bound sailings, we’ll be spending as much time as possible (weather permitting) over the continental shelf. If you think you might be interested, could you please call Simon Mustoe on 0405 220830. Regards, Simon. ===============================
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