SUMMER INTERNSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT: June 1st – July 1st, 2018
Filicudi WildLifeConservation is a non-profit association involved in the
research andconservation of cetacean species (bottlenose dolphin, striped
dolphin and spermwhale) and the loggerhead sea turtle (Carettacaretta) in the
Aeolian Archipelago (Southern Thyrrenian Sea, Italy). FilicudiWildLife
Conservation also manage a First Aid for Sea Turtles (Turtle PointFilicudi)
located in Filicudi island for the rescue and care of individuals foundwith
problems in the Aeolian area. During summer Filicudi WildLife
Conservationorganize research camps for students and volunteers to participate
at themonitoring sessions for different research projects on cetaceans and
seaturtles
(http://www.filicudiconservation.com/index.php?en/202/research-camps-on-dolphins-and-sea-turtles).In
addition, in this period, naturalistic excursion, snorkeling and
educationalactivities are performed with the tourists in the area
(http://www.filicudiconservation.com/index.php?en/203/boat-tours-walking-and-trekking).In
the Turtle Point, an educational area to provide information on the
marinebiology and nature of the islands is also open to the public.
The FilicudiWildLife Conservation Team is seeking 2 applicants for internships
workingprimarily with environmental and education projects and office assistant
at theFirst Aid for Sea Turtle in Filicudi island (Italy). These positions are
unpaidand applicants are responsible for their travel and food expenses but
accommodationis provided.
The start date forthe Summer Internship period is June 1st, with a target end
date of July1st. There is some flexibility on the starting and end dates
ofinternships, but priority will be given to interns that may stay for 1 month.
Intern Responsibilities &Qualifications:
The internship isopen to all applicants 21 years of age or older, with an avid
interest inmarine biology, zoology, general biology, policy or a related field.
If theintern intends to receive university credit for their internship, they
areresponsible for making all arrangements with their educational
institution.Interns must be able to work for 1 month, 7 days a week, at least
40 hours perweek. Work schedule must be flexible and may include free days for
enjoyingthe island. This is an unpaid position and all interns are responsible
forobtaining transportation. Applicants should demonstrate
excellentcommunication skills (Italian and English required) and have practical
computerknowledge with programs such as Word, Access, and Excel. Diving and
Boat licenseare not mandatory for this position but priority will be given to
moreexperienced applicants. This internship position involves a fair amount of
hardphysical activity, such as moving sea turtle from a tank to
another,consequently priority will be given to strongly motivated applicants.
Internship Opportunities
The FilicudiWildLife Conservation Team Internship is an exciting opportunity
forindividuals who are interested in increasing their experience and knowledge
on dolphinsand sea turtles conservation projects and the Rescue of sea turtles.
Interns will beresponsible for answering service, office assistant,
environmental education inthe Turtle Point and naturalistic excursions by boat
and along the paths of theisland. Interns will also coordinate the Turtle Point
Filicudi andeducational activities on dolphins and sea turtles with tourists.
Interns will have the opportunity toparticipate in monitoring session by boat,
sea turtles rescues, releases and other field activity of theassociation. In
addition, interns will be required to assist with sea turtlescare duties (food
preparations, cleaning tanks, water change, medical treatments). Otherduties
may include: participation in training classes, data entry and trackingand
maintaining research equipment.
Successful applicants should have the followingskills
- strongcommunication skills (Italian and English required)
- focus andattention to detail
- willingness tospend long hours in working with tourists and volunteers
- ability to workindependently
If you areinterested in interning with Filicudi WildLife Conservation, please
visit ourwebsite (www.filicudiconservation.com)and send a CV and a letter of
interest that describes why you are applying forthe position and how the
experience will help you be successful in meetinglong-term goals.
Applications dueby February 5st, 2018
For apply:
Dr. Monica F.Blasi
Email: [email protected]
Some Publications:
2017 - M. Targusi, F. Maietta, T. Bacci,L. Lattanzi, B. Trabucco, P.
Tomassetti, A. Rotini, M. F. Blasi and L. Migliore. Crustaceans associated
with the loggerhead sea turtles in the centralMediterranean Sea. International
Colloquium on Amphipoda.
2017 - G. Bonanno Ferraro, M. F. Blasi, A.Manghisi, G. M. Gargiulo. Epizoic
algae onLoggerhead turtle (Caretta caretta)from Aeolian Archipelago (Southern
Thyrrenian Sea, Italy). IV InternationalPlant Science Conference (IPSC).
2017 - S.Hochscheid, M. Girardello, F. Maffucci , M. F. Blasi. Loggerhead
Turtles asOceanographic Sampling Platforms. IMEKO International Conference on
Metrologyfor The Sea Naples, Italy, October 4-6, 2017.
2017- S. Hochscheid, M. Girardello, F.Maffucci, M. F. Blasi. The 007 of
theoceans – CTD scans conducted by marine turtles. 6TH INTERNATIONAL
BIO-LOGGINGSCIENCE SYMPOSIUM Lake Constance, 25-29 Sep 2017.
2017 - M.F. Blasi,L. Tomassini, N.V.C. Polunin, G. Insacco. Assessing foraging
patterns ofMediterranean loggerhead turtles (Carettacaretta) through stable
isotope analysis, under revisions.
2017 - M. F. Blasiand D. Mattei. Seasonal encounter rate, life stages and main
threats for theloggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta)in the Aeolian
Archipelago (Southern Thyrrenian Sea), Aquatic Conservation:Marine and Fresch
Water Ecosystems, Volume 27, Issue 3, Pages 617–630.
2016 - M. F Blasi, F. Roscioni and D.Mattei. Interactions of loggerhead turtle
(Caretta caretta) with traditional fishaggregating devices (FADs) in the
Mediterranean Sea, Herpetological Conservationand Biology 11:386–401.
2015 - D. Mattei, E. Veschetti, S.D’Ilioa, M. F. Blasi. Mapping
elementsdistribution in carapace of Carettacaretta: a pilot study, Marine
Pollution Bulletin 06/2015; 98(1-2).
2015 - Blasi M.F., Giuliani A. and BoitaniL. Influence of trammel nets on the
behaviour and spatial distribution ofbottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus)in
the Aeolian Archipelago, Southern Italy. Aquatic Mammals 41(3): 295-310.
2015 - Leone A.B. and Blasi M. F. Skin lesionsoccurring on bottlenose dolphins
(Tursiopstruncatus) in the Aeolian Archipelago (Southern Italy). ECS 2015 Malta.
2015 - BonannoFerraro G. and Blasi M. F. Behaviouralpattern for a small
endangered population of wild bottlenose dolphin populationin the Aeolian
Archipelago (Southern Italy). ECS 2015 Malta.
2015 -Blasi M.F.Complex social structure of an endangered population of
bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) in the AeolianArchipelago (Southern
Italy), ECS 2015 Malta.
2014 - Blasi M.F.and Boitani L. Complex social structure of an endangered
population ofbottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus)in the Aeolian Archipelago
(Southern Italy), PLoS ONE 9(12): e114849.doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0114849.
2012- M.F. Blasiand Luigi Boitani, Modeling distribution of the bottlenose
dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) with physiographicparameters in Filicudi island
(Italy); Endangered Species Research, Vol17:269-288.
2011 - S. D'Ilio, D. Mattei, M.F. Blasi,A. Alimonti, S. Bogialli. The
occurrence ofchemical elements and POPs in loggerhead turtle (Caretta caretta):
An overview.Marine Pollution Bulletin 62(8): 1606-1615, 2011.
2011 - M. F.Blasi. Status and conservation of the coastal bottlenose dolphins
(Tursiops truncatus) in the AeolianArchipelago (Southern Tirrenian Sea, Italy).
ECS 2012.
2011-M. F. Blasi, G. Insacco, V.Casciello, G. Benzi, M. Paraboschi. Status and
conservationof the loggerhead sea turtle (Carettacaretta) in the shallow water
of Aeolian Archipelago (Sicily, Italy). 4thMediterranean Conference on Marine
Turtles - Napoli, 7 - 10 November 2011.
2011- Insacco G.,Inclimona V., Barlotta A., Ricotta V., Denise G., Spadola F.,
Blasi M. F.,Scaravelli D., The activity of the Sea Turtle rehabilitation in the
RegionalRescue Center of Comiso (Sicily, Ragusa, Italy) in 10 years. 4th
MediterraneanConference on Marine Turtles - Napoli, 7 -10 November 2011.
2011- E.Veschetti, D. Mattei, S. D'Ilio , G. Insacco, M. F. Blasi, Mapping
elementsdistribution in carapace of Carettacaretta: a pilot study. 4th
Mediterranean Conference on Marine Turtles -Napoli, 7 - 10 November 2011.
2011- Scaravelli D., Barlotta A., M. F.Blasi, Grassi, Inclimona V., Luschi P.,
Mencacci R., Priori P., Ricotta V.,Spadola F., Insacco G., Casistica di
ospedalizzazione recupero e reinserimentoin natura di tartarughe marine delle
coste siciliane SIVSANC 2011.
------------------------------------------------------------------------Monica
F. Blasi, PhD Ass. FILICUDI WildLife Conservation Località Stimpagnato
Filicudi; 98055 Lipari (ME), Italia www.filicudiconservation.com cel: +39
3494402021 email: [email protected]
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