egypt expedition 2016
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Egypt Marine Expedition 2016
Expedition Details• Location: Abu Sautir, El Quseir - Approx. 2 hours South of
Hurghada• Duration: 6 weeks, June to end of July• Working with Open Ocean Science Centre, Pharaoh Dive
Club EL Quseir and I-Dive Dahab• Marine research, scientific diving & snorkelling • Staying in eco huts at a (incredible) remote desert camp• £1000 personal contribution
El Quseir• Historical port 150km south of Hurghada and
150km North of Marsa Alam• Site for 4th year tropical marine biology field trip• Stunning house reef and easy access to other
relatively untouched and beautiful sites
Current political situation • Area around El Quseir, airport and
proposed travel routes considered safe
• This years and previous expeditions experienced no problems whatsoever
• FCO and Dive centre report calm to this day
• Continued fieldwork by the University in the area
• However, situation will be monitored throughout the year; if it changes, alternative marine research stations will be looked into
El Quseir
In the field• Expansion on Previous years research:• Role of Fish Behaviour in Sustainability
Management• Coralline Algae, Coral Cover• Novel data collection techniques:• Stereo-video• Photo ID, • Local Environmental NGO• Ideal opportunity to carry out the
fieldwork for honours and masters projects
• New research ideas welcome!
Team• 8-10 members from University of
Glasgow, including 2 new leaders• Collaborate with students from Suez
Canal University• A passion for science, an interest in the
natural world, research and conservation
• Enthusiastic fundraisers and creative types, willing to get involved in public outreach!
• All members must be confident around open water (even at night)
• Diving qualifications handy but not essential.
Leaders
• Experience with field work, previous expeditions, grant applications, scientific writing, public outreach/engagement and fundraising.
• Forward thinking and passionate about taking on the challenge.
• Will be selected at interview and will co-lead the expedition
Forms at front and on Exsoc Website Deadline Monday 19th noon
Any questions?