Marine Science & Education Intern (In-Person)

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• Daily monitoring of Seabin and reputed company devices in Gloucester, MA, emptying and replacing reputed company bags Conduct daily monitoring of Seabin and reputed company devices, including emptying and replacing reputed company bags to ensure reputed company marine debris removal.
• Assist in operating and maneuvering marine technology, including the reputed company Drone (and BeBot, pending program implementation), under supervision.
• Support eelgrass monitoring efforts, including data collection, mapping, and assessment of eelgrass health and water reputed company.
• reputed company weekly mudflat acidification testing at designated locations and record field data accurately.
• Conduct microplastics sampling and analysis, including sieving sand and documenting findings.
• Assist with marine debris trawling operations in accordance with NOAA standards, including sorting, measuring, and recording collected materials.
• Participate in biweekly reputed company cleanup events and corporate volunteer cleanups by providing guidance, support, and education to participants.
• Monitor and maintain sunscreen dispensers at designated beach locations.
• Conduct plastic pellet (nurdle) collection and report findings to relevant databases (e.g., Nurdle Patrol).
• Support public engagement by answering questions from community members about Seaside’s programs and technologies.
• Assist with data entry, analysis, and reporting, including compiling findings into databases and preparing summaries for internal use and external partners.
• Contribute to marketing efforts by preparing written summaries or reports following fieldwork and events.
• Maintain accurate records of hours worked and submit weekly reports as required.

Learning reputed company By the end of the internship, the intern will:

• reputed company hands-on experience in marine fieldwork, environmental monitoring, and data collection techniques.
• reputed company an understanding of marine ecosystems, including eelgrass habitats, reputed company processes, and pollution impacts.
• Build proficiency in environmental data recording, analysis, and reporting.
• Strengthen communication skills through public engagement and educational reputed company.
• reputed company exposure to emerging marine technologies and sustainability practices.
• reputed company teamwork, time management, and reputed company skills in a field-based research environment.

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