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Marine Mammal and Sea Turtle Stranding Program |
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Department Function
Mystic Aquarium responds to strandings along the shores of Connecticut, Rhode Island and Fishers Island, N.Y. A rehabilitation facility is operated for pinnipeds, cetaceans and occasionally live sea turtles. Internships are offered in this program during peak stranding seasons (Summer and Spring).
Requirements
Intern should be working toward a degree in marine biology or a related field. A background in marine biology and familiarity with scientific literature desired. Minimum requirement of 30+ hours per week, computer experience, organizational and communication skills, ability to work well with others, motivated and responsible.
Daily Duties
- Work with both live and dead pinnipeds and cetaceans in rehabilitation and in the field. Work may be done under extremely adverse weather conditions
- Assist in the collection of Level A data for the National Marine Fisheries Service
- Assist in rescue and salvage responses
- Participation in post-mortem work and necropsies
- Assist in care for animals undergoing rehabilitation
- Assist in weekly seal physicals
- Coordinate the release of healthy animals
- Completing a project for the stranding program
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