Microplastics Research – Internship Opportunity in Greece
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In Sámos (Greece)
Join this exciting internship and help the natural ecosystem!
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Type
Event
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Level
Intermediate
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Location
Sámos (Greece)
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Duration
6 Months
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Start date
Different dates available
Start your career with an unforgettable experience! Emagister presents a rewarding internship program: Microplastics Research, offered by the Archipelagos Center, Institute of Marine Conservation.
Plastic waste in the form of microplastics endangers the unique biodiversity of the Mediterranean Sea, which is home to around 10% of the world's marine species. Due to the natural and socioeconomic importance of the site, plastic pollution represents a serious danger to marine and human life.
The purpose of Archipelagos is to recognize the main source of microplastics entry into the Aegean Sea, as well as assess the amount of microplastics present in the environment. The content of microplastic fiber is collected, filtered and quantified by microscope analysis with samples.
Graduates, students and volunteers can be part of this work through an internship, which they can request in order to enrich their knowledge with the practical experience of working on field research and conservation projects. A series of key scientific conservation topics are addressed, providing participants with field research experience contributing directly to the future of this unique ecosystem.
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About this course
Archipelagos’ goal is to identify the main source of influx of microplastics into the Aegean Sea, as well as assessing the amount of microplastics present in the environment. Microplastic fiber content is collected, filtered and quantified through microscope analysis from samples
Undergraduates and recent graduates of various courses related to biology, ecology, chemistry etc. as well as students, bachelors and masters of arts and media related courses.
• At least one year of college or university studies in the fields of
marine, environmental, geographical and/or related sciences
• Experience in identification of marine flora
• Experience in snorkeling, free-diving and/or kayaking
• Capacity for accurate and consistent data collection and analysis
• Comfortable working under low supervision as well as leading a
project independently
• Ability to write scientific reports and papers
• Ability to work both individually and as part of a dynamic, multi-
cultural, multidisciplinary team
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Subjects
- Digestive
- Systems
- Commercialized
- Invertebrates
- Dolphins
- Sea turtles
- Monk seals
- Surface
- Seawater
- Water column
- Boat surveys
- Digestive systems
- Commercialized fish
- Stranded marine animals
- Surface seawater
- Samples collected
- Kayak
- Surveys
- Sediment samples
- Habitats
Course programme
- Digestive systems of commercialized fish and invertebrates
- Digestive systems of stranded marine animals (e.g. dolphins, sea turtles, monk seals)
- Surface seawater and water column samples collected through kayak and boat surveys using manta and plankton nets
- Sediment samples of various habitats (e.g. wetlands, seabeds, sand)
Additional information
Living expenses (shared accommodation, all meals, wi-fi)
Use of equipment & research boats
Transport for working purposes
Greek language lessons
Students and recent graduates are advised to explore possible funding through their universities, by getting in touch with the Finance / International Relations / Placement/ Erasmus+ Offices at their Universities or other relevant grant providing organizations in their region.
Travelling costs are NOT included and are covered by the participant.
Microplastics Research – Internship Opportunity in Greece