Marine mammal and sea turtle husbandry internships, Spring 2006
The Riverhead Foundation for
Marine Research and Preservation is a 501 (c) (3) not for profit organization
that operates the Marine Mammal and Sea Turtle Rescue Program in New York
State. The primary mission of the
Riverhead Foundation is to preserve and protect the marine environment through
education, rehabilitation, and research. The Riverhead Foundation is located in
Riverhead, Long Island, NY.
The Riverhead Foundation is dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and
release of seals, sea turtles, whales, dolphins, and porpoises. The Riverhead
Foundation is the only organization authorized by New York State to
operate the New York State Marine Mammal and Sea Turtle Rescue
Program.
The Riverhead FoundationÂ’s educational efforts are dedicated to informing
the public about the marine environment and how they can aid in its
preservation. The Riverhead
Foundation engages in tours of the facility, lectures, seal cruises, ecology
walks, and beach cleanups to foster good stewardship of the
environment.
In addition to rehabilitation and education, the Riverhead Foundation
engages in research. The Riverhead
Foundation is currently conducting an extensive marine mammal and sea turtle
abundance study throughout the coastal waters of New York State. The study encompasses aerial, shipboard,
and land-based surveys. The goal of
this project is to establish baseline populations for several species of marine
mammals and sea turtles. Baseline
population data can then be used by agencies such as the NYS Department of
Environmental Conservation, National Marine Fisheries Service, and the Riverhead
Foundation as a basis for regulatory decisions regarding management parameters,
stranding and rehabilitation efforts, and public conservation and
education.
The Riverhead Foundation is recruiting to fill ten animal care internship positions for the spring semester of 2006 (January through May). The internsÂ’ duties will include, but are not going to be limited to:
- Assisting with all aspects of animal husbandry, including restraining animals for treatments/assisted feeds, prepping food, feeding non-critical animals, assisting with physical examinations and prepping blood samples to be sent out to the lab
- Maintaining the equipment and water quality of the tanks
- Responding to calls about stranded marine mammals and sea turtles
- Working with digital stills and video footage
- Conducting public lectures and educational programs
- Conducting beach walks, beach clean ups, seal walks and seal cruises
- Assist with fundraising activities if necessary
Internship
requirements:
- Applicants must be undergraduates registered
at a two or four-year college or university.
- Applicants must have a basic background
(taken the relevant courses) in biology, marine science or similar areas.
- Students must be able to work a minimum of
120 hours (8-10 hours per week) for the semester he/she is applying.
- Students must receive academic credit from
their academic institution (college or university).
- Applicants must have his/her own
transportation.
- Applicants must have his/her own lodging.
- Applicants should also be responsible,
reliable, mature individuals, who work well as a team or independently.
- Applicants must be able to lift a minimum of
50 lbs and be willing to work in inclement environmental
conditions.
Application process:
- Complete the online application at www.riverheadfoundation.org
- Forward us your resume. Include three
letters of reference from a professor or employer on the appropriate
letterhead. Personal references will not be accepted.
- Fax to (631) 369-9826, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
or mail to:
The Riverhead Foundation for Marine Research & Preservation
467 East Main Street
Riverhead, NY 11901
Attention: Julika Wocial - Applicants are encouraged to contact the
school to determine school requirements & obtain
approval.
- Questions? Call (631) 369-9840 or email [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Julika Wocial
The Riverhead Foundation for
Marine Research
and Preservation
467 E. Main St.
Riverhead, NY 11901
Tel.:
631-369-9840
Fax: 631-369-9826
www.riverheadfoundation.org
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