Please forward this under/graduate field research opportunity to your students and friends:

Get off-campus and study wild killer whales for 10 weeks next spring or fall!* Apply now to conduct your own research with the Beam Reach Marine Science and Sustainability School.

Beam Reach is for you if you want to:
* -- study endangered orcas and the salmon they eat
* -- use advanced bioacoustic tools in your own project
* -- network with experts in killer whale conservation
* -- learn to sail a biodiesel-electric catamaran
* -- explore the San Juan Islands in the Pacific Northwest
* -- earn 18 credits from the University of Washington

Check it out at: http://beamreach.org?csift11/24/2009

We are currently accepting applications for the Spring 2010 program (March
29 - June 05) and Fall 2010 program (August 23 - October 30).* To apply you should have completed your first year of college, be interested in the marine environment, and want to spend 10 weeks off-campus in an intensive field research experience.

Start your adventure! Complete this simple application form:
http://www.beamreach.org/apply.html?csift11/24/2009

Upcoming dates for review of complete applications are Dec. 7 and Jan 4.

Let us know if you have any questions!
Dr. Scott Veirs
info@beamreach.org

Recent publication:
Holt, et al. (2009) Killer whales increase their call amplitude in response to vessel noise http://www.orcasphere.net/2008/12/11...-as-vessel-noi
se-increases?csift11/24/2009

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