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Intern Diaries: Stories from Whale Research Voyages

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Taking part in an IFAW internship onboard Song of the Whale is a unique experience. As an intern you join all aspects of life onboard and work on a rotation basis (both day and night). This means getting involved in the research and sailing activities, sharing the cooking and keeping the boat clean and tidy. Sometimes on a research leg the boat can leave port without returning to land for two or even three weeks. Find out what life onboard Song of the Whale is like by reading the first-hand experiences of former interns. 

Intern Whale Diary: Canaries, Azores and Madeira 2008
Intern Whale Diary: Eastern Mediterranean 2007
Intern Whale Diary: Iceland 2006
Intern Whale Diary: Caribbean 2006
Intern Whale Diary: US/Canada 2005
Intern Right Whale Diaries Summer 2005
Intern Whale Diary Spain/Morocco 2004
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Michael finishes his watch by recording SOTW's position on the chart Photo © IFAW/smohais

Pilar and Ruth having fun at the winch Photo © IFAW