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Marine Mammal Research Internships – Spring 2007 (For a detailed description and more information, please see
our website at www.whalecenter.org/intern.htm) The Whale Center of New England,
located in Gloucester, MA, is a non-profit research organization involved with
the study of the behavior, ecology, and natural history of the whales and
dolphins found in the waters off of Massachusetts. The Whale Center is also heavily involved
with habitat conservation and education programs. We are currently looking to fill research
internships for the spring (January 29 - May 26) semester of 2007. The Whale Center of
New England internship provides experience needed to further pursue fields in
marine biology and animal behavior. It
is our goal to provide college students and recent graduates with the
opportunity to collect valuable information important to the marine mammal
field and to see how this information is used in management and conservation
efforts in this area. Each internship
session offers different experiences in marine mammal science that will depend
on the season. These duties may include,
but are not limited to: extensive photo-identification and computer work
(training provided), field data collection aboard commercial whale watching
vessels and our 27’ research vessel Silver II, attendance at necropsies
(whale autopsies), marine mammal stranding response, harbor seal surveys and
attendance at conferences and meetings. Internship applicants should have the following: * A background in biology, zoology,
or related field * Some knowledge of research methods
and design * An ability to work, live and
communicate well with others * Enthusiasm and
dedication to work long days (sometimes 12 hours or more) in the field or lab * Completed their
freshmen year at the time of application Information regarding the application process, including
application form, is available on our website. *Applications for the spring 2007
session will be accepted on a rolling basis until all positions are
filled. All applications should be
submitted by December 20, 2006* Application materials and questions regarding the internship
should be directed to the intern coordinator: Cara Pekarcik P.O. Box 159 Gloucester, MA 01930 978-281-6351 (office) 978-281-5666 (fax) [EMAIL PROTECTED] |
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