Marine Research Assistant Internship in the Philippines

Travel to the Coral Triangle, learn to SCUBA dive in one of the most biodiverse marine regions in the world, and contribute to marine conservation science. You’ll be assisting a team of marine scientists to conduct critical research on coral reef systems and develop community-based conservation systems. This organization operates from Bulak, Dauin, Philippines, conducting long-term and fine-scale research on coral bleaching, corallivorous invertebrates, and ocean pollution. As they aim to involve the scientific community by publishing their findings in reports and journals, they also work to encourage and support locally-led, grassroots conservation strategies through evidence-based community outreach programs. They are a valuable asset to marine ecology in the Philippines and the furtherment of Marine Conservation Science worldwide. As an intern, you'll be assisting with the collection, processing & analysis of data from their Dauin Long-Term Reef Monitoring Project - going underwater research dives where you’ll catalog species, map habitats, & monitor biodiversity. You’ll also work on the data-analysis of images gathered using marine science software systems & equipment.