Dept of Environmental Conservation
123 Kings Park BlvdKings Park , NY 11754
E-Mail: caitlin.craig@dec.ny.gov
Division/Unit: Marine Resources/Fisheries
Web Site:
www.dec.ny.gov
Diadromous Fisheries Unit Spring Intern (ID: 108852) for Spring 2022
Agency/Facility
Kings Park , NY 11754
E-Mail: caitlin.craig@dec.ny.gov
Proposal Information
Description:
* Work with the Diadromous unit biologists and other staff to organize, catalogue, and archive collections of scale and otolith samples from long term monitoring surveys.
* Photograph images of striped bass slide presses and create an electronic storage system of images.
* Set, section, and age otoliths for striped bass, alewife, and menhaden.
* Help promote otolith collection efforts from field surveys, cooperative anglers, and commercial fish markets.
* Assist with field work as needed for Diadromous unit surveys and other projects.
Skills:
Microsoft Office
Microscopy
Marine Science/fish anatomy
Laboratory Skills
Field Work
Internship Areas: Environmental Conservation, Scientific Research
Logistical Information
Payment? Unpaid
Number of Hours: 20 - 30
Location: Suffolk
Number of Interns Needed: 1
Desired Candidate Profile
Preferred Standing Senior
Minimum Standing: Sophomore
Degree Concentrations: Environmental Studies, Natural Science