Volunteer Humpback Whale Research Assistant Program

I am thankful to have seen firsthand the work that OTIONOS is doing to educate people about humpback whales. Their work will be pivotal in shaping the way that the tourism industry moves forward.

I had the unique opportunity of experiencing the Otionos Humpback Whale research program earlier this year. There are many things that were great about the program and much was learned about the Humpback species, Megaptera. On a day by day basis the project would present logistical challenges and often physical effort in operating the research vessel and coordinating the research in general. Working out of the remote Salt Cay in the Turks and Caicos Islands was a great pleasure due to its natural beauty but with that oftentimes had difficulties as with other field based research, such a food drops and equipment supplies. However, Otionos took these difficulties in its stride and provided a superb allround research internship with excellent scientific value and purpose. I have taken on what i learned and applied it to what I am currently involved with on an different conservation initiative, also in the Caribbean. Overall I couldn't rate my experience with Otionos any higher.