Large Marine Vertebrates Research Institute
Focus: Conservation and Marine biology.
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Project Description
The Large Marine Vertebrates Project Philippines was set up to study, conserve and protect threatened large marine vertebrate species of the Bohol Sea. Through volunteers we gather scientific data and involve local communities in conservation action.
Our programs provide a unique opportunity for volunteer research assistants and interns to gain measurable skills in fieldwork and survey methods, as well as gain knowledge in marine animal biology and ecology. Our volunteers will have a chance to be part of a conservation project actively working within the local community to achieve a sustainable tourism industry that will both benefit the local stakeholders and have an impact on the protection of endangered species.
We are currently accepting volunteers for our whale shark projects in Cebu and Leyte, and for our devil rays fisheries project in Bohol. Interested individuals may send their CV and cover letter to [email protected]. We will send successful applicants a comprehensive a volunteer pack with more detailed information about the project.
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Project Summary
We are looking for students or early career researchers who are interested in studying elasmobranch (sharks and rays) biology, research, and fisheries. Long term research assistants (6 months minimum) may be invited to propose their own project and co-author publications arising from the monitoring activities. Volunteers will be involved in monitor fishing efforts, collect morphometric data, tissue sample collection and processing, data entry; information, education & communication (IEC) campaigns; share in household chores.
Volunteers will be provided with food and accommodation but must provide for their own transportation to the project site.
Volunteers aged 18 years old and over and must be physically fit.
- Students or early career researchers
- Background in Biology
- Good team player but able to work independently
- Willing to work long hours & early starts
Large Marine Vertebrates Research Institute
Cagulada Compound, Barangay Tejero
Jagna, Bohol 6308, Philippines
Tel: +639277701420
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.lamave.org
Location:Bohol Philippines
Average cost per day: No Fees
Focus: Marine Biology
Skills needed: Volunteers must be at least 18 years old