The Bermuda Zoological Society and Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo are pleased to announce that opportunities are available for graduate students to take part in the extensive assessment and mapping of Bermuda's marine habitats, as interns under the Bermuda Biodiversity Project. A limited number of scholarships are available to USA, Canadian and Bermudian citizens to cover costs of accommodation, food and local public transportation. Internships are typically for 2 months and will commence in August 2008. Applications from other countries are welcome but would be on an unpaid volunteer basis. =20 The North Atlantic islands of Bermuda are surrounded by over 750 sq km of exceptionally healthy coral reefs and associated marine habitats. In 2008 the BREAM team will assess and map the distribution of soft corals across the Bermuda Platform. We will also study the role that herbivory and corallivory plays in structuring reef communities across the Bermuda Platform. Graduate interns will obtain practical experience in data analysis and interpretation and GIS mapping. Interns will also work alongside local environmental scientists in the conservation of threatened marine species and habitats. =20 Certified SCUBA divers only may apply. Applicants should have experience in the identification of Western Atlantic hard and soft corals, macroalgae, or fish, and in data analysis with basic statistical packages. Experience using GIS ArcInfo is also an asset but not essential. Interns will work under the supervision of the Project Leader, but must demonstrate the ability to work independently. =20 Additional information and a downloadable application form may be found on the website of the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo at: =20 http://www.bamz.org/internships.aspx =20 Alternately, information is available from: =20 The Bermuda Zoological Society Internship Programme PO Box FL 145, Flatts, FL BX, BERMUDA Tel: 441.293.2727 Fax: 441.293.4014 Email: bzsinfo(at)ibl.bm =20 The deadline for application is February 22nd, 2008. =20 Best Regards, =20 Thad Murdoch ________________________________________________________________ =20 Thaddeus J. T. Murdoch, Ph.D. Project Coordinator, =20 BREAM: Bermuda Reef Ecosystem Assessment and Mapping Project; Bermuda Biodiversity Project; Bermuda Zoological Society P.O. Box FL 145, Flatts, FL BX, BERMUDA Tel: 441.293.2727 x144 Fax: 441.293.6451 Email: tjmurdoch(at)gov.bm _________________________________________________________________
