The Center for Coastal Studies (CCS) is seeking right whale aerial survey observers for the upcoming 2016 winter/spring season (approximately January 1st to May 15th, 2016).

Observers will work with the aerial team documenting the abundance, distribution, and behavior of North Atlantic right whales in Cape Cod Bay and adjacent waters. Responsibilities include: participation in marine mammal aerial surveys including photography and data collection, photo analysis, data entry, and associated work; as part of an ongoing long term study of North Atlantic right whales.

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications: prior experience as a marine mammal aerial survey observer (highly desired), experience in matching right whales (or other species of cetaceans), famili