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23rd Whale Research Expedition
2012


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How to Participate in the Research Expedition


  • First carefully read all the information on this page and the Costs and Conditions page.
  • Decide the Joining date/s for the week/s you wish to participate.
  • Determine the Category of Participation for which you are eligible.
  • Complete and submit your Registration Form.
  • Upon recept of the email confirming your registration pay either your deposit or full payment to complete your booking. (How you can pay will be advised in confirmation of registration email)
  • Download and read the joining information which covers:

    • Daily tasks.
    • What you need to bring.
    • How to get to Hervey Bay.
    • Where to find the Expedition vessel 'Moon Dancer'.
    • Contact Information.
Please read the joining information thoroughly prior to boarding.

Expedition Timing

  • The 2012 Whale Research Expedition is planned to commence on Sunday September 2nd and operates for six weeks to Friday 13th October 2012.

  • Participation is for 5 nights/ 6 days (Sunday to Friday) each week for one or multiple weeks.

  • Fieldwork aboard 'Moon Dancer' is within Hervey Bay is planned for Sunday to Friday each week. The schedule is:

    • Depart Urangan Boat Harbour at 8.00am each Sunday morning (Boarding time is 0730).
    • Return to Urangan Harbour 2.30pm each Friday afternoon

    IMPORTANT NOTE: Actual operating days within Hervey Bay are subject to weather and operational conditions. If weather does not permit research activities to be safely conducted we anchor at a suitable safe location. Depending upon the weather we may return to or remain in Urangan Boat Harbour, until weather conditions permit safe research activities. Wind in excess of 20 knots from the north or west creates unsafe conditions within Hervey Bay.

    Joining Dates

    The joining dates for 2012 are Sunday:

      September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 (Waitlist) .
      October 7.


      IMPORTANT NOTE: (Waitlist) means that all places are fully registered on the trip and availability is subject to cancellations. A minimum of six Intern Participants are required each week.

      Boarding time is 0730 Sunday morning.


    Please Register me as an Intern Participant on
    The Oceania Project's
    23rd Whale Research Expedition in 2012.

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