Marine Science Internships in Hawaii (USA)

GoEco is one of the world’s top volunteer organizations, with award-winning and ethical programs selected by sustainable travel experts. Since 2006, tens of thousands of volunteers have taken part in projects and internships worldwide, focusing on wildlife and marine conservation, education, and medical initiatives. GoEco operates in over 50 countries, providing unique cultural immersive experiences that aim to make a positive impact on the environment and society. The organization also offers internships and academic programs for students. GoEco provides safe and meaningful experiences while promoting sustainable travel and reducing carbon emissions.

Hawaii is where it all started for IGS. We have teamed up with more than 30 hosts providing internships on five different islands. We have set up custom requests, including a glass-blowing placement. And we have stayed mainstream with coral reef research with top scientists. Among this mix are placements in physical rehabilitation, financial planning, and even work at a surf school. Hawaii has been great to our clients and to IGS. Favorite excursions have included the Big Island and Volcanoes National Park. Our Founder, Dr. David Adams, once led a group of students to an eruption site. Back in the '90s, you were allowed to walk over the freshly crusted lava as it emptied into the sea. Tourists returned with partially melted shoes and photos of the lava flowing literally below their feet. Put that down in the “What was the Park Service thinking?” file. For those who walked the steamy paths, their soles/souls were forever touched.