| Program Name | Job Title | Summer | Acad Yr | Deadline | Pay | Location | Category | Description |
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| Actionquest | Summer program | X | Inq | Pd | FL | MAR | Instructors for various summer programs >http://www.actionquest.com/ |
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| Aquarium of Niagara Falls | Training, exhibits, int. | Inq | W/S | NY | MAR | Interns work alongside Aquarium staff. Members helping in the maintenance and are of all fish, invertebrates and birds housed
at the facility. http://www.aquariumofniagra.com/ |
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| Assateague Island National Seashore | Internship/Volunteer Opportunity | X | 1/31 | STP | MD | MAR | 12 week Spring opportunity, March - June. Estuarine water quality monitoring, submerged aquatic vegetation studies, experimental
seagrass aquarium maintenance, beach water quality monitoring, terrestrial vegetation studies, etc.
http://www.assateagueisland.com/ or http://www.nps.gov/asis |
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| Blue Ocean | Summer Program; marine sciences | X | Inq. | Inq. | NH | MAR | Research opportunities available. http://www.blueoceansociety.org/ |
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| Boston U. Marine Program | General Information | Inq. | Inq. | MA | MAR | Study at Woods Hole, MA either for fall or spring semester, special emphasis in fall semester. http://www.bu.edu/bump/index.shtml |
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| Center for Marine Conservation | Various Internships | X | X | Inq. | Vol. | DC | MAR | 3-Month long internships in marine debris, sea turtle conservation, marine mammal conservation, marine habitat protection, marine biological diversity. http://www.oceanconservancy.org/ |
| Dolphin Research Center | Various programs | X | X | Inq. | Var. | FL | MAR | Dolphinlab is a one-week program which gives participants the chance to interact personally with dolphins, tuition required.
Volunteer and intern program offers first-hand experience learning to work at a marine mammal care facility.
http://www.dolphins.org/ |
| East/West Marine Bio Prog | General Information | MAR | Marine bio programs in fall, winter, spring, and summer; through Northeastern U. in Boston but studies may be as far as Jamaica; open to
high school, undergrad, grad levels.
http://www.eastwest.neu.edu/eastwest_winter2.html |
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| Kasitsna Bay Lab, Inst. Marine Science | Conservation research, year round | Inq | TTN | Alaska | MAR | Research and explore with Kasitsna Bay, affiliated with U. Alaska. Summer classes. No Official Website |
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| Kewalo Basin Marine Mammal Lab | Dolphin Internship Program | X | X | Inq | Vol | HI | MAR | Interns are taught methods of behavioral research as applied to the study of bottlenosed dolphins, including the training of dolphins,
the methods for conducting behavioral investigations, and recording analysis of experimental data.
http://www.dolphin-institute.org/ |
| Living Seas | Dolphin Cognition Research Internship | X | X | Vol | FL | MAR | Long term study of dolphin communication using an underwater keyboard. Short term studies of echolocation, memory, and problem solving.
Interns participate in scuba diving, data management and analysis, equipment design, construction, and maintenance.
http://www.intercot.com/edc/LivingSeas/ |
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| Living Seas | Research Internships | Inq | Vol | FL | MAR | Assist in dolphin cognition research program. http://www.intercot.com/edc/LivingSeas/ |
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| Marine Biological Laboratory | Summer Course and research opptys | X | MA | MAR | For undergraduate applicants for summer research fellowships (REU) in watershed and estuarine ecosystems in Mass. Fellowships are
sponsored by the Plum Island Sound Long Term Ecological Research (LTER) project.
http://www.mbl.edu/ |
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| Marine Lab | Internships | MAR | Through the Marine Resources Development Foundation. 8 of 2 week internships aiding instructors, program participants are children
through senior citizens, need CPR, first aid, scuba skills, room and board provide stipend given.
http://www.mrdlf.org/marinelab_intern.htm |
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| Marinelab Undersea Lab | General Information | FL | MAR | http://www.mrdf.org/mul.htm |
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| Massachusetts Water Resources Auth. | Summer Internship | X | 4/1 | Inq | MA | MAR | Performs field sampling, laboratory analyses, and data entry into Lab Information System for the Boston Harbor water quality
monitoring program. http://www.mwra.state.ma.us/ |
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| Moss Landing Marine Lab (ÇA) | General Information | CA | MAR | In Monterey Bay, CA; courses and research opportunities in marine science; for undergrad and grad studies. http://www.mlml.calstate.edu/ |
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| Nat'l Marine Fisheries Science Ctr. | General Information | Inq | TTN | WA | MAR | Observers collect data required for fisheries management and enforcement purposes. http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/ |
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| National Aquarium in Baltimore | Internships | X | X | 4/1 | Cr | MD | MAR | College internships in 16 different areas of the Aquarium. Required to work a minimum of 120 unpaid hours. Students must
receive credit through their school in order to participate.
http://www.aqua.org/ |
| Oregon State Univ. | General Information | MAR | Winter and spring term courses for advanced undergraduates and graduate students; at the affiliated Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport, OR. http://hmsc.oregonstate.edu/ |
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| Pacific Whale Foundation | Research Internships | X | X | Inq. | TTN | HI, AUS | MAR | Participation in field research techniques including photoidentification of whales and dolphins, observing and documenting behaviors of
animals in the wild, using scientific hydrophones and recording/analyzing data. Openings in Australia or Hawaii.
http://www.pacificwhale.org/ |
| Sail Caribbean | Marine Biology Opportunities | X | Inq | Pd | Virgin Is. | MAR | Positions in summer sailing program (skippers, assistant skipers, marine biology instructors) http://www.sailcaribbean.com/ |
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| Scripps Inst. of Oceanography | General Information | MAR | Graduate studies in geological sciences, marine chemistry, and physical oceanography; affiliated with UCSD. http://sio.ucsd.edu/ |
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| Sea Semester (Woods Hole) | Courses | X | X | Inq | TTN | MA | MAR | Students study navigation and oceanography and design research projects which will be the focus of their work at sea
aboard a vessel. http://www.sea.edu/ |
| Sea Turtle Restoration Project | Internship | X | X | Inq | Vol | CA | MAR | Assist with day to day operations of an international environmental organization. Interns also work on projects of
special interest. http://www.seaturtles.org/hp.cfm |
| Seamester (Long Island U, NY) | General Information | X | X | Varies (stationed in NY) | MAR | Cruises to various cites on the East Coast or islands in the Atlantic, study and learn aboard a ship, both fall and
spring semester cruises are available. http://www.seamester.com/ |
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| Sherkin Island Marine Station | General Information | MAR | Volunteers sought to help maintain station; responsibilities include gardening, cooking, where daily maintenance chores;
researchers probably possible-should inquire.
http://homepage.tnet.ie/~sherkinmarine/ |
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| Sounds Conservancy Grant Program | Student Research Endowment | X | 3/15 | STP | MA | MAR | Grants support marine related research and education in Nantucket, Martha's Vineyard, Rholde Island, Block Island,
Fishers Island and Long Island sounds. No Official Website. |
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| Stone Laboratory | Courses | X | OH | MAR | Summer intensive study of marine biology, ecology, aquatic zology, and oceanography; station at freshwater. http://www.sg.ohio-state.edu/slab/o-slab.html |
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| U Mass Boston | Marine Biology on Nantucket | X | 4/10 | TTN | MA | MAR | Program to develop awareness of interactions between human beings and the marine environment http://www.conted.umb.edu/special_programs/ |
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| U of CA (Santa Barbara) | General Information | STP | CA | MAR | Marine science curriculum for undergraduates; probably summer research programs exist; inquire for more information. http://www.msi.ucsb.edu/ |
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| U of Florida | Undergraduate Research Training | X | X | Inq | STP | FL | MAR | 10 - 12 week training in marine biomedical research and biotechnology with hands-on research experience using exciting
new techniques of cellular, molecular, and neurobiology.
http://nersp.nerdc.ufl.edu/~honors/ |
| U of Hawaii | Summer Internships | X | 2/1 | STP/R/B | HI | MAR | Work with faculty members on significant problems in biological, physical, chemical, and geological oceanography, take
part in field or laboratory projects. http://www.hawaii.edu/ |
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| U of Massachusetts | General Information | MAR | Summer program studying oceanography and marine resources; include classroom work and field excursions. http://www.umass.edu/ |
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| U of Oregon | General Information | MAR | Summer program at the Oregon Institute of Marine Biology, courses vary in length. http://www.uoregon.edu/ |
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| U of RI | General Information | MAR | Summer undergraduate research program in oceanography and ocean engineering. Other undergraduate marine studies available. http://www.uri.edu/ |
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| U of Texas, Austin | General Information | MAR | 5 week summer sessions (2 per summer), study marine biology including laboratory and field studies, work on the Gulf Coast. http://www.utmsi.utexas.edu/ |
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| U.S. Navy Marine Mammal Program | Animal Care and Training Internship | X | Inq | Vol | CA | MAR | Hands-on experience with marine mammals. Daily tasks include diet preparation, deck and boat scrubbing, equipment and facility
maintenance and a number of tasks related to the dolphin and sea lion programs. http://www.spawar.navy.mil/sandiego/technology/mammals/ |
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| US Navy Marine Mammal Program | Internship | X | Inq | Vol | CA | MAR | Students will be responsible for a number of support tasks with dolphins and sesa lions. These responsibilities include diet
preparation, sanitation, and equipment and facility maintenance.
http://www.spawar.navy.mil/sandiego/technology/mammals/ |
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| Virginia Institute of Marine Science | Summer Internships | X | 3/16 | STP | VA | MAR | Internships in marine, biological, geological, chemical, physical and environmental sciences, fisheries and management. http://www.vims.edu/ |
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| William and Mary Sch. Marine Science | Internships | X | 3/16 | STP | MAR | Interns work with mentors to develop individual project. Involves 'hands-ons' experience in the field or laboratory or both. http://www.vims.edu/ |
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| Woods Hole Marine Science Consortium | Research Internships | X | 3/6 | STP | MA | MAR | Opportunity for undergrads to carry out research in most areas of marine science in Woods Hole, one of the leading marine research centers.
Intensive research in lab and field, presentation of a talk, and submission of a manuscript for publication. Affiliation with Brown.
http://www.departments.bucknell.edu/biology/facilities/woods |
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| Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution | Summer Fellowships | X | 2/14 | STP | MA | MAR | Open to rising seniors with an interest in oceanography and/or marine policy. Pursue an independent research project under the guidance
of a member of the Research Staff.
http://www.whoi.edu/ |
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| Bermuda Biological Station | Programs, Research and Internships | X | X | Inq. | Inq. | Bermuda | MAR, SC | Programs range from semester opportunities, volunteer internships and research experiences for undergraduates. http://www.bbsr.edu/Education/education.html |
| New England Aquarium | Twelve week summer internship opportunities | X | 4/7 | Inq | MA | MAR,NAT | Internship positions related to marine science and ecology include research lab, aquaculturist, aquarist, marine mammal,
and penguin colony internships. http://www.neaq.org/index.flash4.html |
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| International Zoological Expeditions | Educational Expeditions | X | X | Inq. | TTN | Var | MAR,OA | Tropical rainforest and marine biological field stations. Broad-based overview of tropical ecosystems in Belize and Guatemala.
Workshops deal with subjects such as climate, history, biodiversity, ethnology, and human influences on the environment.
http://www.ize2belize.com/ |
| Bahamian Field Station | Intro to Tropical Marine Biology | X | 4/1 | TTN | Bahamas | MAR,SC | Through lectures, laboratory studies and extensive field work, students will gain first hand knowledge of the biology of
the fascinating fishes and invertebrates of the Tropics.
http://www.newhaven.edu/sansalvador/bfs/ |
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| Bigelow Lab for Ocean Sciences | Summer Courses | X | 1/1 | TTN | ME | MAR/SC | Courses offered in phytoplankton culture techniques, dinoflagellate biology, ecology of harmful algal blooms and introduction
to flow and imaging cytometry for the aquatic sciences. Each course carries graduate credit.
http://www.bigelow.org/ |
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| Mt. Desert Island Biological Lab | Summer Internships for Minority Students | X | 2/6 | Pd | ME | MIN,MAR | Research experiences in marine biology for 6 - 8 weeks in the summer. Must have had a minimum of one year of biology and one year of chemistry.
http://www.mdi.gl.org/ |
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| Camp Sea World | Summer Internship | X | 2/28 | Pd | FL | NAT,MAR | Interns will be involved in the operation of Camp Sea World and will assist instructors with every aspect of camp operations, from preparing
class materials to implementing games and activities.
http://www.seaworld.org/careers/careerinfo.html |
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| Cetacean Research Unit | Intern | X | X | 3/1 | TTN | MA | NAT,MAR | Study behavior, ecology, natural history of whales and dolphins in local waters. Primary focus is long-term studies of New England whale populations,
especially humpack whales.
http://www.cetacean.org/ |
| Schooner, Inc. | Marine Ed./Sail Internship | Inq | Pd | CT | NAT,MAR | Dedicated to the conservation of Long Isalnd Sound, this organization offers internships varying from work/study positions to full instructor
are available either in the month of May or during the summer; internship available to assist with children's camp.
http://www.schoonersoundlearning.org/ |
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| SeaCamp | Marine Sci Inst & Staff Pos | Inq | Pd | FL | NAT,MAR | http://www.seacamp.org |
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| U of Georgia Jekyll Is 4-H | Marine/Env. Ed Internships | Inq | STP/R | GA | NAT,MAR | Lead and teach in an educational program for elementary and middle school children, focal topics are beaches, salt marsh, maritime
forest areas, and history; require bachelors degree to instruct, must have knowledge in marine biology; small salary and R & B provided.
http://www.georgia4h.org/public/faculties/jekyll/default.htm |
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| Williams College-Mystic Seaport | Semester program | X | Inq | TTN | CT | SC, MAR | Courses (Maritime Studies) http://www.williamsmystic.org/ |
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| Darling Marine Center | X | Inq | TTN | ME | SC,MAR | Summer program in zoology and ecology; inquire for more information. http://server.dmc.maine.edu/ |
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| Hatfield Marine Science Ctr | Courses | X | X | June | TTN | OR | SC,MAR | Material filed with SC listings. Courses for winter, spring, or summer affiliated with Oregon State University, in Newport, OR. http://www.hmsc.orst.edu/ |
| Mystic Marinelife Aquarium | Coastal Ecol. Course/Cruise | 4/30 | TTN | CT | SC,MAR | Material filed with SC listings. Spring and fall programs in the Florida keys, lead grade school, studies involving outdoor exploration,
lectures, lab skills, opportunities to develop field research and boating skills. Instructing for certification in First AID, CPR, lifeguarding
(you will need these).
http://www.mysticaquarium.org/ |
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| Newfound Harbor Marine Inst. | Undergrad. Research | 11/15 | R/B | FL | SC,MAR | Experimental training program on marine science; help with any level of organization or teaching for labs. http://www.nhmi.org/ |
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| Northeastern University | Marine/Maritime Studies | April | TTN | MA | SC,MAR | Study marine science and related topics for up to a year in New England and elsewhere in the Western World. http://www.marinescience.neu.edu/ |
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| Oregon Inst. of Marine Bio. | Courses; Marine Biology | Inq | TTN | OR | SC,MAR | See marine listings. http://www.uoregon.edu/~oimb/ |
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| Shoals Marine Laboratory | Marine Sci Summer Field Courses | X | Inq | TTN | ME | SC,MAR | Summer courses in marine sciences; see listings under MAR for other information. http://www.sml.cormell.edu/ |
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| U of Texas, Austin | Courses, Marine Sci Lab | 4/1 | TTN | TX | SC,MAR | Summer courses in marine science http://www.utmsi.utexas.edu/ |
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| U of Washington | TTN | SC,MAR | Study or do research at the College of Ocean & Fishery; included applied physics, marine sciences and oceanography. http://www.cofs.washington.edu/ |
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| Mystic Seaport Museum | Interns | Var | TTN | CT | SC,MAR, NAT | Maritime studies program through Williams College. Courses include maritime history, literature, ecology, and more. http://www.mysticseaport.org/ |
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| Bamfield Marine Station | Marine; Field Study | 3/20 | TTN | Canada | SC,MAR,OA | See more under MAR & SC. Study marine science in Bamfield, Canada. http://www.oceanlink.island.net/BMS/index.html |
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| Huntsman Marine Lab | Courses; Marine Bio | Inq | TTN | Canada | SC,MAR,OA | Summer courses, 2 weeks long, on marine sciences. (updated info in SC) http://www.huntsmanmarine.ca/ |