Fisheries Internship

** Internship Opening: California Collaborative Fisheries Research Program **

** <a href="http://seagrant.mlml.calstate.edu/research/ccfrp/">California Collaborative Fisheries Research Program</a> ** (CCFRP) interns gain insight into the world of marine science and valuable, hands-on experience for professional development through active participation in various forms of field work, data analyses and project support.

** Program Description **
CCFRP is a partnership of people and communities interested in fisheries sustainability. By combining the expertise and ideas of fishermen and scientists, we have successfully established protocols that can be used state ‐ wide to gather information for fisheries management and to monitor changes in local fish populations. This project is a collaborative effort among researchers from <a href="http://ca-sgep.ucsd.edu/">CA Sea Grant</a> at <a href="http://www.mlml.calstate.edu/">Moss Landing Marine Laboratories</a> and <a href="http://www.marine.calpoly.edu/researchprograms/slosea.php">SLOSEA</a> / <a href="http://www.marine.calpoly.edu">Center for Coastal Marine Sciences</a> at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and the captains and crews of F/Vs Admiral, Caroline, Fiesta, Huli Cat, New Captain Pete, Pacific Horizon, Patriot, Princess, Queen of Hearts, Rita G, Salty Lady and Tigerfish.

** Job Description **
CCFRP interns provide organizational, logistical and administrative assistance to the <a href="http://seagrant.mlml.calstate.edu/">Fisheries & Conservation Biology Lab</a> at <a href="http://www.mlml.calstate.edu/">Moss Landing Marine Laboratories</a>. Within the CCFRP, our lab conducts background research for fisheries-related projects, coordinates a variety of events, collects and analyzes field data and disseminates information to the public. Program interns help facilitate any/all portions of these activities while additional duties are assigned, as needed.

** Qualifications **
Interns must be organized, self-motivated and reliable. High quality oral and written communication skills are essential. In addition, program participants must be willing and able to properly handle marine fishes and maintain sampling gear. Summer interns may be required to work long hours on charter boats and must be able to effectively work while experiencing sea sickness (if applicable). Friendly individuals who care about our local waters are desired and a background in marine science is preferred. The expected time commitment is 15-20 hours per week, with a duration of 3-6 months (most likely from June to September/October).

** Additional Information **
This internship is unpaid and can be used for academic credit at another institution. Many academic internships require a significant amount of computer work, so there is an effort made to balance field-based work with that conducted in the lab, whenever possible.