Dept of Environmental Conservation
123 Kings Park BlvdKings Park , NY 11754
E-Mail: zachary.schuller@dec.ny.gov
Division/Unit: Marine Resources/Diadromous Fish
Web Site:
www.dec.ny.gov
Diadromous Fisheries Unit Summer Intern (ID: 109290) for Summer 2023
Agency/Facility
Kings Park , NY 11754
E-Mail: zachary.schuller@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 applications
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