The whale watch volunteers are involved in a variety of tasks, including
being spotters for whales, dolphins, sea turtles, pelagic birds, other
marine organisms, garbage, etc.. We have volunteers stationed to look 360
degrees around the vessel, ostensibly for whales, but for just about
anything of interest. Volunteers are also used to record data about a
variety of oceanographic and biological parameters, under the direction of
the naturalist. The volunteers play critical roles in our work. It's a
challenge, but well worth it
Looking aft on the upper deck at some of our crew and passengers
2010 Training workshops for whale watch volunteers
Any CRESLI volunteer wishing to volunteer for whale watches must attend one of these sessions.
Please contact CRESLI via e-mail (president@cresli.org)
or phone (631-244-3352) to confirm
As you know, volunteers for all CRESLI
activities must undergo training by CRESLI scientists.
This summer (2010), the Viking Fleet will be sailing whale
watch trips 5 days per week (Wednesdays through Sundays) and
CRESLI has enlisted the assistance of scientists and
volunteers from the Riverhead Foundation to work with CRESLI
scientists and volunteersthroughout the summer.This opportunityto work together to provide a rich educational
experience to the public and to gather much needed data is
welcomed by all involved.
The whale watch training
(by CRESLI and Riverhead Foundation scientists) will take
place onthe
dates listed below at Dowling College, Kramer Science
Center, room 027 (in the basement), or the loft at the
Riverhead Foundation from 12:30 PMthrough 3:30 PM. If you wish to volunteer for
the whale watch, you must attend one of these
training sessions.
May 15, 2010 12:30 to 3:30at Riverhead Foundation loft
May 16, 2010 12:30 to 3:30at Dowling College, Kramer Science Center, room
027
May 22, 2010 12:30 to 3:30at Dowling College, Kramer Science Center, room
027
May 23, 2010 12:30 to 3:30at Riverhead Foundation loft
