Research in Coastal Biodiversity and Invasive Species – Internship Opportunity in Greece
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In Sámos (Greece)
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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 a special experience! Emagister presents a rewarding internship program: Research in Coastal Biodiversity and Invasive Species, offered by the Archipelagos Center, Institute of Marine Conservation.
The Archipelagos marine conservation team studies the biodiversity of the ecosystems in the shallow coastal area of the east Aegean Sea, as well as the interactions of invasive species with coastal zone ecosystems and fishing landings. The data obtained allows us to understand local conditions, ecosystem changes, processes and threats. Projects have a wide range of approaches.
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.
We invite you to be part of this adventure that will help you develop your professional and personal skills. To learn more about this program, request more information through Emagister and we will contact you to provide advice.
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About this course
The data collected enables us to get an understanding of local conditions, ecosystem changes, processes and threats.
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
Reviews
Subjects
- Biodiversity
- Assessments
- Fish
- Algae
- Invertebrates
- According
- Protocols
- Collecting Data
- Visual census
- Surveys
- Underwater
- Ecosystem
- Conservation
- Invasive species
- Nderwater visual census
- Questionnaires
- Species distribution
- GIS maps
- Impacts
Course programme
- Conducting biodiversity assessments of fish, invertebrates and algae, according to international protocols
- Collecting data on invasive species via underwater visual census surveys and questionnaires in order to understand the factors influencing the species distribution as well as the impacts on the ecosystem
- Creating GIS maps which provide an overview of species distribution
- Determining impacts of the factors threatening protected species and ecosystems using bio-indicator species
- Experimental installation of artificial reefs and sustainable mooring systems
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.
Research in Coastal Biodiversity and Invasive Species – Internship Opportunity in Greece