Help me study whales in Australia!
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Hello! My name is Vanessa and this spring I graduated from the University of California, Santa Cruz with a bachelor's degree in marine biology.
Ever since I can remember, I have wanted to work with ocean animals, especially whales.
Throughout my undergraduate years, I worked in multiple marine labs working with seals, sea lions, sea otters, as well as marine invertebrates. I also had the chance to work in the field with northern elephant seals. Even though this work wasn't directly related to whales, I gained a profound love for the ocean and all of its beautiful animals.
After graduating, I was able to land my dream internship with the University of Queensland, Australia volunteering to study the Behavioral Responses of Australian Humpback whales to Seismic Surveys (BRAHSS). Seismic surveys are used in oil exploration, and have the potential to impact the behavior of these whales that use acoustic cues.
In September, I will to travel to Peregian Beach, approximately 80 miles north of Brisbane, to work on this project for 6 weeks. Although my housing is provided by the program, I am trying to raise money to offset the cost of the plane ticket. Any amount is greatly appreciated!
Ever since I can remember, I have wanted to work with ocean animals, especially whales.
Throughout my undergraduate years, I worked in multiple marine labs working with seals, sea lions, sea otters, as well as marine invertebrates. I also had the chance to work in the field with northern elephant seals. Even though this work wasn't directly related to whales, I gained a profound love for the ocean and all of its beautiful animals.
After graduating, I was able to land my dream internship with the University of Queensland, Australia volunteering to study the Behavioral Responses of Australian Humpback whales to Seismic Surveys (BRAHSS). Seismic surveys are used in oil exploration, and have the potential to impact the behavior of these whales that use acoustic cues.
In September, I will to travel to Peregian Beach, approximately 80 miles north of Brisbane, to work on this project for 6 weeks. Although my housing is provided by the program, I am trying to raise money to offset the cost of the plane ticket. Any amount is greatly appreciated!
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Vanessa Delnavaz
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Los Angeles, CA