Buck Island Reef National Monument (BIRNM), located on the island of St. Croix, US Virgin Islands, is seeking applicants for the position of Sea Turtle Research Assistant (RA) to conduct sea turtle research and monitoring. This will be the 25th year of the Buck Island Sea Turtle Research Program (BISTRP), a long-term monitoring, research and conservation project supported by the National Park Service (NPS), Buck Island Reef National Monument. BIRNM is a nesting beach for hawksbill (Eretmochelys imbricata), green (Chelonia mydas), leatherback (Dermochelys coriacea), and loggerhead (Caretta caretta) sea turtles.

RAs must be available from 15 July through 6 October 2012 (applicants must state availability in their cover letter) and are expected to stay the length of the project (specific dates will be identified in phone interviews). This is a highly competitive project that is physically and mentally intense, aimed at individuals who want to make ecology/resource management their career. RAs must work equally effectively as a team and alone.

RAs will provide assistance to the NPS staff in the collection and processing of field data. Buck Island’s nesting beaches will be monitored 7 days/week sundown to sunup, by a joint team of NPS staff and RAs. Access to the island is by boat only, where there are minimal facilities. RAs will be trained to meet the high standard of competency in sea turtle monitoring established in the BISTRP protocol manual ( http://fl.biology.usgs.gov/Seaturtles.pdf). All nesting turtles will be encountered; biometric data will be collected on turtles, physical data will be collected on nest locations, and animals will be tagged (inconel and PIT). Nests will be excavated to determine hatch success. Imperiled nests will be relocated as part of continuing research to determine optimal relocation conditions. RAs will collect soil samples, deploy temperature loggers, take water-related measurements, and participate in processing histological samples. RAs will also assist in deploying satellite and acoustic tags. RAs may participate in snorkel surveys for foraging sea turtles and/or assist in sea turtle stranding response incidents. RAs will gain an invaluable experience learning research techniques from NPS biologists and encountering threatened and endangered sea turtles in a pristine nesting habitat.

Each RA will be scheduled for up to 5 nights on the beach, or 4 nights and 1 day of lab/office work (data entry and sample processing), on a dynamic schedule. RAs will be responsible for field equipment care and maintenance. RAs are also responsible for weekly daytime monitoring of beaches at The Buccaneer Hotel, their residence, recording activities using GPS. RAs will also conduct outreach to hotel guests. RAs will write a report at season’s end summarizing turtle nesting activities at The Buccaneer Hotel.

Fellowship period is May 20 - August 12, 2012
Deadline for receipt of applications is February 28, 2012

EACH SUMMER, the Maryland Sea Grant Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program offers fourteen students the opportunity to conduct marine research on the Chesapeake Bay — the program is especially designed for students majoring in such fields as biology, chemistry, ecology, environmental science, engineering, physics, marine science and mathematics.

The Maryland Sea Grant Program, with support from the National Science Foundation provides each fellow with:

• a stipend of $4,300
• dormitory costs
• round-trip travel expenses

During this 12-week REU program each student works with a mentor on an individual research project at one of two labs located on the Chesapeake Bay: the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science's (UMCES) Chesapeake Biological Laboratory in Solomons, Maryland, or its Horn Point Laboratory in Cambridge, Maryland.

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For students looking for NSF-funded internships, go to the following website and you will find up-to-date lists of internships in a variety of subjects areas including Ocean Sciences, Earth Sciences, and Polar Programs: http://www.nsf.gov/crssprgm/reu/reu_search.cfm

Sanibel Sea School has two open positions. The first is an immediate opening for an environmental education intern and the second is for a seasonal, summer environmental education intern.

Environmental Education Intern

Sanibel Sea School seeks Marine Science Instructor Interns to assist in our academic programs. Sanibel Sea School is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to marine conservation through experiential education. A detailed description of our institution and academic offerings can be found on our website: www.sanibelseaschool.org

Responsibilities of the position include:

• Assist with the planning and delivery of marine science camp programs.
• Supervise young children (ages 5-13) in a variety of outdoor and marine environments.
• Foster an appreciation for marine ecosystems and encourage campers to practice ocean stewardship.
• Assist with many aspects of maintenance and upkeep of facilities and equipment.
• Assist in the management of a conservation non-profit.

Summer Environmental Education Intern

Sanibel Sea School seeks Marine Science Instructor Interns to assist with Summer Camp 2012 programs. Sanibel Sea School is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to marine conservation through experiential education.

Responsibilities of the position include:

• Assist with the planning and delivery of summer marine science camp programs
• Supervise young children (ages 5-13) in a variety of outdoor and marine environments
• Foster an appreciation for marine ecosystems and encourage campers to practice ocean stewardship
• Assist with many aspects of maintenance and upkeep of facilities and equipment.

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University faculty are invited to nominate outstanding students for the 11th annual Undergraduate Leadership Workshop, to be hosted by NCAR on 11-15 June. One student, with leadership aptitude, may be nominated from each department.

Participants explore the laboratories, instrumentation, and computing facilities that support studies of weather, climate change, solar dynamics, Sun-Earth system, and weather and climate impacts. They also learn about graduate and postdoctoral opportunities and hone their leadership skills. The week-long workshop strengthens the students' commitment to further study and links their coursework to current research and careers.

Application deadline:  2 March 2012
Contact: Tim Barnes, Spark | UCAR Science Education
303-497-1169, This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
http://www.ucar.edu/educ_outreach/ulw/

The Marine Technology Society 2012 Scholarship Program is now open to students who are interested in Marine Engineering, Marine Technology and the Oceans.
The Marine Technology Society (MTS) is pleased to offer thousands of dollars worth of scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students who are studying a marine science/engineering/technology field. There are scholarships available for both MTS members and non-members. For a listing of available scholarships and applications, please visit our website: http://www.mtsociety.org/education/scholarships.aspx.
Applications must be postmarked no later than April 16, 2012.
The various scholarships are listed in detail below, along with the link to the applications on our website. Please feel free to contact This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , 202-717-8705, ext. 102 with any questions.
The Marine Technology Society is not-for-profit professional society of ocean engineers, technologists, policy makers, and educators.  It is dedicated to the development and sharing of information and ideas about marine engineering and technology.

To go directly to the applications, click here   MTS Scholarship

Alaskan Observers, Inc. recruiting biologists to work as fisheries observers - we are currently recruiting for both the North Pacific Observer Program in Alaska, and the West Coast Trawl Catch Shares Observer Program. 

Visit our site at www.alaskanobservers.com for more information. You can also e-mail Rachel Moore at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , or call 1-888-317-9343.

The Outer Banks Center for Dolphin Research (OBXCDR)/Nags Head Dolphin Watch is currently accepting applications for the 2012 summer season. One internship position is available. The research season is May 14 – October 7. Successful applicants must be able to commit through the end of August.

The Outer Banks Center for Dolphin Research is a 501 c(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the conservation of bottlenose dolphins in the Outer Banks, NC. Our program’s goal is to gain an understanding of the population size, movement patterns, and behavioral ecology of coastal bottlenose dolphins in the sounds and coastal waters near the Outer Banks. The OBXCDR currently conducts a photo-identification monitoring study of bottlenose dolphins in Roanoke, Croatan, Albemarle, Pamlico and Currituck Sounds. Data is collected via dedicated small boat surveys as well as opportunistically from a local dolphin watch. This study is a continuation of the long-term study initiated by the Nags Head Dolphin Watch in 1997. Information from the long-term monitoring study will provide a basis for initiation of studies involving habitat utilization, social associations, and anthropogenic effects on the dolphins. Interns will gain experience in field data collection, photo-identification of dolphins in the lab, and environmental education. For more information about the OBXCDR, please visit: obxdolphins.org. Our research program is also featured on Field Trip Earth under Outer Banks Dolphin Research at: www.fieldtripearth.org/ .

The internship position will consist of bottlenose dolphin photo-identification, opportunistic/dedicated field research, and environmental education.
Responsibilities include:

• Photo-identification of dolphins in the lab, including photo sorting, grading, and matching, sighting data entry, and assisting in maintenance of long-term photo-id catalog using the MS Access database FinBase (40% of time)
• Mate/naturalist duties aboard the Nags Head Dolphin Watch, including the implementation of educational programs regarding dolphin biology and marine conservation as well as additional mate duties. The mate/naturalist will also collect opportunistic photo-identification data aboard the dolphin tours (photographing dorsal fins, measuring environmental parameters, and recording sighting data on datasheet), organize opportunistic data for inclusion in the photo-identification catalog, and assist in general maintenance of field equipment. (50% of time)
• Assisting with boat-based photo-identification surveys to examine seasonal abundances of bottlenose dolphins in Roanoke Sound. Responsibilities include operating small vessel during transect surveys and sightings, collecting environmental, location, and behavioral data for dolphin groups, and general maintenance of field equipment. (10% of time)

This internship requires a minimum commitment of 36 hours per week, consisting of ecotours, lab photo-identification, and dedicated surveys. The intern will conduct mate/naturalist duties and opportunistic photo-identification aboard the Nags Head Dolphin Watch for 3-4 days per week throughout the field season while 1-2 days per week will be spent building the photo-identification catalog in the lab. Abundance surveys will be conducted once per month (May, June, August, and September) and 3 times a month during July and October.

Salary: This internship is a paid position. Applicants will receive an hourly salary for performing ecotours on the dolphin watch.

Housing: Although housing is not provided, we will assist you in finding housing accommodations in the Outer Banks. Interns are responsible for their own transportation to and from the Outer Banks as well as to and from the field site.

The successful applicant would ideally have the following qualifications:

• Minimum of 18 years of age and currently or recently enrolled in a college-level program in marine biology, biology, zoology, or related field
• Strong interest in the marine environment and conservation
• Ability to swim
• Basic computer proficiency in MS Office Access and MS Office Picture Manager
• Enthusiasm, attention to detail, responsible, and dedicated
• Works well in a team environment as well as individually
• Experience in marine field data collection
• Experience in photo-identification and working on boats preferred but not required
• First AID/CPR certification preferred but not required

NOTE: The United States Coast Guard requires all passenger vessels to be drug free work environments. In order to work aboard the dolphin ecotours, the intern will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test and to participate in random drug testing during the period of the research season.

7th Annual Governor Tauese P.F. Sunia Memorial Coral Reef Conservation Summer Internship Announcement: Caribbean Area

The United States Coral Reef Task Force (USCRTF); Department of Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and Office of Insular Affairs; U.S. Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration are pleased to announce the 7th Annual Governor Tauese P.F. Sunia Memorial Coral Reef Conservation Summer Internship for the Caribbean Area.

This internship is in recognition of the late Governor’s outstanding leadership and contribution to the conservation of U.S. coral reef ecosystems. The late Governor Sunia is most remembered for being an eloquent and impassioned advocate for coral reef protection and management at the local level, not only in American Samoa, but throughout the U.S. and the Pacific region. This summer internship continues the Governor’s legacy by providing an outstanding college or university student a unique opportunity to gain valuable, professionally formative experience in coral reef conservation policy and management, while also contributing to the overall efforts of the hosting agency (FWS) and the USCRTF.

It provides an 8-10 week summer internship for an eligible student (see eligibility information below) interested in natural resource management and coral reef ecosystems to work at the Caribbean National Wildlife Refuge and contribute to the Guánica Bay / Rio Loco Watershed Partnership. The internship covers salary and transportation costs. The program is designed to provide the selected student with career-enhancing experience through work on coral reef conservation and management initiatives. The student will be involved with productive, hands-on job assignments in watershed management and natural resources conservation and enhancement as they relate to coral reef ecosystems and initiatives in the Caribbean area. The selected student will be paid by the FWS and must be willing to work on a full-time schedule during the summer break.

FWS Program-Student Temporary Employment Program (STEP)

• A student enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a degree-seeking student in an accredited technical or vocational school, 2-year or 4-year college or university, or graduate or professional school.
• Is at least 18 years old and a U.S. citizen.
• Taking at least a half-time course load as determined by the academic institu- tion.

• GS-3 - $11.95 per hour – completion of one year of study
• GS-4 - $13.41 per hour – completion of two years of study
• GS-5 - $15.00 per hour – completion of four years of study

• Unofficial copies of all college and/or university transcripts.
• A resume with relevant experience and activities.
• One letter of recommendation from a professor or relevant employer.
• A 750 word essay (maximum) on the importance of managing coral reefs in your island jurisdiction and nationally; and how this internship will benefit your career goals related to coral reef management.

The Marine Environmental Sciences Consortium announces…
2012 Research Experience for Undergraduates
(May 14, 2012 – August 3, 2012)

Marine Science Fellowships

Offered for seven undergraduate students in their junior and senior years interested in pursuing careers or graduate studies in Marine Sciences - biology, chemistry, geology, environmental sciences and more.

• Sponsored by the Dauphin Island Sea Lab and the National Science Foundation.
• 12 weeks of basic field and laboratory research.
• $5,400 stipend, room & board, limited travel assistance.

Application Procedures: 1) A completed on-line application; 2) official college transcripts of all completed work; 3) two letters of recommendation; and 4) a statement of career goals and research interest.
Apply on-line: http://univ-prog.disl.org/nsf/nsfapplication.cfm
Application Deadline: February 10, 2012
Visit our website for all opportunities including the 2012 University Summer Programs: www.disl.org .

Dauphin Island Sea Lab,
101 Bienville Blvd.,
Dauphin Island, AL 36528,
or email Sally Brennan, University Programs Registrar ( This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ).