Blue Ocean Society for Marine Conservation is accepting applications for Summer 2014 Research and Education Interns. Blue Ocean Society for Marine Conservation is a nonprofit organization based in Portsmouth, NH, USA with a mission to protect marine mammals in the Gulf of Maine through education, research and conservation. We achieve our goals primarily through our core programs which include whale watches, outreach/school programs and beach cleanups. Blue Ocean Society's Research and Education Internship Program is a structured program designed to provide undergraduates and recent post-grads with hands-on experience in the field of whale research and marine conservation. Interns will be directly involved with contributing to our long-term studies of several wild cetacean species (humpback, fin, minke whales, etc) in the Gulf of Maine while working aboard commercial whale watching vessels departing from NH and northern MA. Responsibilities: . Collect detailed data (physical and behavioral) on local marine species and marine debris . Interact with passengers of all ages and backgrounds . Enter data . Attend weekly meetings and lectures . Complete weekly reading assignments . Assist with beach cleanups . Assist with school/outreach programs (primarily in June) Qualifications: . Must possess a strong work ethic, have high attention to detail and the ability to work with limited supervision . Must be self-motivated, friendly and able to talk to small groups . Must be 18 or older . Preference is given to those who can commit to a minimum of at least 10 weeks . Must be available on weekends and holidays Prior experience is not required and all training is provided. Additional opportunities may be available to assist at our Blue Ocean Discovery Center in Hampton Beach, NH. This is an unpaid position. Interns are responsible for their own housing and transportation. Please visit <http://www.blueoceansociety.org/Jobs/intern.html> http://www.blueoceansociety.org/Jobs/intern.html for full Internship information and details on how to apply. Application deadline is March 15, 2014. Dianna Schulte Research and Intern Coordinator ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Blue Ocean Society for Marine Conservation Gov. John Langdon House 143 Pleasant Street Portsmouth, NH 03801 Email: <mailto:dianna@blueoceansociety.org> dianna@blueoceansociety.org Phone: 603-431-0260 Website: <http://www.blueoceansociety.org/> www.blueoceansociety.org