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?