Ocean Rescue Alliance International ยท 2 days ago
Artificial Reef Restoration and Monitoring Intern
Hollywood, FL
Internship
Onsite
InternOcean Rescue Alliance International (ORAI) is a marine conservation and restoration non-profit organization based in Florida. They are seeking an intern with a background in marine science to monitor benthic recruitment, conduct research, and outplant coral on an artificial reef site nearshore off the coast of Hollywood, Florida.
Environmental Services
Responsibilities
Background research on best practices for equivalent artificial reef monitoring
Develop and lead monitoring (benthic recruitment, biodiversity, outplant success, and fish usage) of artificial reefs and adjacent hardbottom community
Help with rearing and study of octocoral for outplanting
Rigorously documenting all results
Submitting research with the team in a peer-reviewed scientific journal (required)
Development of a related research project is possible
Qualification
Required
Bachelors degree in marine science. Alternative experience, education and training may be considered in lieu of degree
Masters or PhD in marine science (or currently seeking degree)
Located in Southern Florida (required)
Experience conducting coral reef research, ecological monitoring, and/or coral restoration
Ability to identify Caribbean reef benthic species and fish
Experience conducting statistical analysis (R, Python, etc.)
Passion for coral reefs and marine restoration
Submitting research with the team in a peer-reviewed scientific journal (required)
Preferred
AAUS diver preferred
Scientific publication experience preferred but not required
Publication record in peer-reviewed journals is preferred but not required
Benefits
A modest stipend may be available depending on funds, and unique situations.
ORAI will support the intern if they choice to obtain additional compensation through grant writing.
Company
Ocean Rescue Alliance International
Ocean Rescue Alliance International (ORAI) is a science-based marine conservation & restoration non-profit organization that implements innovative techniques to restore our marine environments.
Founded in 2020
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Shelby Thomas
Chief Executive Officer & Director of Research
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