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Reef Restoration Internship Program

Our Reef Restoration Internship program is designed to give certified scuba divers who are interested in marine science a chance to gain hands on experience with in-water restoration, invasive species control, and field research techniques. 

Program Details 

The Reef Restoration Internship (RRI) Programme is a one month program where interns have the opportunity to participate in reef restoration initiatives, expand their knowledge of conservation and marine biology, and gain critical experience with coral reef restoration methods. RRI interns conduct restoration dives, reef monitoring dives, nursery maintenance dives, coral collection dives, beach and reef clean-ups, lionfish hunts, lionfish dissections, and community outreach initiatives. This internship is ideal for certified scuba divers .  

Skills Learned

Coral Biology & Restoration

  • Coral species identification (Caribbean focus)

  • In-situ coral husbandry and propagation

  • Microfragmentation techniques

  • Coral health assessment (growth, stress, disease indicators)

  • Coral restoration methodologies and best practices

  • Benthic surveying methods

  • Invasive species control

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Mariculture & Life Support Systems

  • Management of coral life support systems (flow, filtration, lighting, temperature)

  • Water quality monitoring and maintenance

  • Algae and biofouling management

  • Nursery operations and maintenance protocols

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Research & Laboratory Skills

  • Experimental design and execution

  • Data collection and organization for ongoing research projects

  • Basic statistical thinking and observational rigor

  • Sample preparation and dissection techniques (as applicable)

  • Research documentation and record-keeping

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Technology & Innovation

  • Exposure to 3D printing applications in coral restoration

  • Collaboration with engineers and designers on restoration tool development

  • Testing and evaluation of novel restoration substrates and techniques

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Professional & Outreach Experience

  • Science communication and public outreach

  • Participation in educational and community events

  • Team-based research collaboration

Prerequisites

Essential

  • Must be 18 Years of age 

  • Currently enrolled in university or recently graduated 

  • 2-3 Professional References

  • Rescue Diver Certified

  • 50+ Logged Dives

  • Dive Insurance

Preferred

  • 3.0 + GPA 

  • Previous academic experience in Marine Biology/Conservation or 3D printing 

  • 1 Recommendation Letter

  • 100+ Logged Dives 

How To Apply

Fill out the Save A Coral Internship application form and email it to saveacoral.org@gmail.com along with: 

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  • A copy of your CV

  • Copy of Highest Dive Certification

  • List of Dive certification

  • Dive Insurance ID number​

  • Copy of Dive Log

  • Reference Sheet 

  • Recommendation letters (if applicable) 

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When submitting your application please be sure to use the subject line format: (Last Name, First Name) SaveACoral RRI Application. 

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 We will be in touch within a 3 week period about the status of your application.

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