INTERNSHIPS
MARINE CONSERVATION INTERNSHIP
Follow the links below to find out more about the internship programs we offer:
Aim
To provide people who are passionate about the natural environment and keen to pursue a career in marine conservation, gaining practical experience working within a non-profit conservation organization.
What skills will you learn?
- SCUBA diving qualifications up to Advanced Open Water (if necessary)
- Caribbean reef fish, reef associated organisms & coral identification
- Research dive experience
- Coral reef surveying techniques
- Whale shark population monitoring skills
- Experience working within a marine research institution
- Community outreach and environmental education skills
- Experience of conservation and eco-tourism issues on a Caribbean island
What is included in the project cost?
- PADI dive certifications (Open Water & Advanced – if necessary)
- Between 6-8 research dives per week upon completion of dive course training
- Pick up on arrival to Utila (provided you give us your arrival details)
- Accommodation (includes wifi, shared kitchen, tap water bills)
- Welcome meal and goodbye cocktail mixer
- REEF level 2 surveyor certification & Coral Monitoring ID training
- Responsible lionfish removal workshop
- T-shirt
Dates & Cost:
Intern programs are one month long, beginning on the first Monday of each month and lasting a duration of 4 weeks. The list below shows available program dates for 2021 – 2022. For all dates, prices listed cover the duration of the one month program:
$1,795 for certified Advanced Open Water divers
$2,124 for certified Open Water divers
$2,453 for uncertified applicants
Upcoming Program Dates:
October 4th – October 30th, 2021
November 1st – November 27th, 2021
December 6th 2021 – January 1st, 2022
2022 WSORC MCI Start and End Dates
January 3rd – January 29th, 2022
February 7th – March 5th, 2022
March 7th – April 2nd, 2022
April 4th – April 30th, 2022
May 2nd – May 28th, 2022
June 6th – July 2nd, 2022
July 4th – July 30th, 2022
August 1st – August 27th, 2022
September 5th – October 1st, 2022
October 3rd – October 29th, 2022
November 7th – December 3rd, 2022
December 5th – December 31st, 2022
All MCI programs are set to begin on the first Monday of every month and finish on the last Saturday of every month.
.*Interns interested in furthering their experience beyond one month are able to apply for WSORC’s Marine Conservation & Dive Master program.
What is NOT included in the cost of the project?
- Surcharges which may be associated with your preferred method of payment
- Flights & Insurance
- Airport Departure Tax (approximately $37 USD – at time of writing)
- Food & drink
- Electricity (Utila accommodations work with a prepaid electric meter, expect to pay approximately $25 USD per month per person)
Eligibility:
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Experience studying marine biology, conservation, environmental studies or related field is preferable but not essential
- Ability to work in tropical conditions within a hot and humid climate
- Confident swimmer with capable snorkelling ability
- Bringing your own mask, snorkel and fins is essential
- Comfortable at sea and working on boats
- Interpersonal skills, initiative, enthusiasm and the ability to work within a team
How to apply…
Please download and fill out the WSORC Application Form and send to info@wsorc.org. Our team will review your application and get back to you soon. Thanks!