AIM
A long term internship program for individuals keen to further their careers in marine conservation by gaining practical experience working within a marine research organization.
What skills will you learn?
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Experience working within a non-profit marine conservation NGO
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Caribbean reef fish identification
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Research dive experience
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Coral reef surveying techniques
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Whale shark population monitoring skills
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Experience working within a marine research institution
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Experience coordinating and leading ecotours
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Community outreach and environmental education skills
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Experience of conservation and eco-tourism issues on a Caribbean island.
What is included in the project cost?
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Pick up on arrival to Utila (provided you give us your arrival details)
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Accommodation (includes wifi, self contained kitchen, tap water bills)*
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Welcome and departure meal
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All survey and monitoring training
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Lionfish spear training, and dissection workshop
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Boat orientation work shop
*Accommodation conditions are subject to change
Dates & Cost
WSORC Research Assistant programs require a minimum commitment of 2 months for those who are already Divemaster certified, and 3 months for those needing to gain their certification. The cost of the RA program is $1,400 USD per month. Start dates available for our 2025 RA programs are as follows:
Upcoming Program Dates:
March 3rd – March 29th, 2025
April 7th – May 3rd, 2025
May 5th – May 31st, 2025
June 2nd – June 28th, 2025**
June 30th – July 26th, 2025**
August 4th – August 30th, 2025**
September 1st – September 27th, 2025
September 29th – October 25th, 2025
October 27th – November 22nd, 2025
November 24th – December 20th, 2025
All MCI and RA programs are set to normally begin on the first Monday of every month and finish on the last Saturday of every month, with a few exceptions.
**June, July, August internships are priced at $2399
Required Attributes:
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Must be at least 18 years old
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Experience studying marine biology, conservation, environmental studies or related field is preferable but not essential
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Microsoft Office experience
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PADI Dive Master certified or equivalent. Please Note: Candidates who are not certified to Dive Master level may still complete a Dive Master internship. For more information, please email info@wsorc.org.
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Ability to work in tropical conditions within a hot and humid climate
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Comfortable at sea and working on boats
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Interpersonal skills, initiative, enthusiasm and the ability to work within a team
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Must bring their own dive gear including BCD, regulators, dive computer, mask, fin & booties, dive compass, and dive slate
HOW TO APPLY…
Please fill out the WSORC Application Form and send us an email info@wsorc.org. Our team will review your application and get back to you soon. Thanks!