SUMMER INTERNSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT: June 1st – July 1st, 2018
 
Filicudi WildLife Conservation is a non-profit association involved in the research and conservation of cetacean species (bottlenose dolphin, striped dolphin and sperm whale) and the loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta) in the Aeolian Archipelago (Southern Thyrrenian Sea, Italy). Filicudi WildLife Conservation also manage a First Aid for Sea Turtles (Turtle Point Filicudi) located in Filicudi island for the rescue and care of individuals found with problems in the Aeolian area. During summer Filicudi WildLife Conservation organize research camps for students and volunteers to participate at the monitoring sessions for different research projects on cetaceans and sea turtles (http://www.filicudiconservation.com/index.php?en/202/research-camps-on-dolphins-and-sea-turtles). In addition, in this period, naturalistic excursion, snorkeling and educational activities are performed with the tourists in the area (http://www.filicudiconservation.com/index.php?en/203/boat-tours-walking-and-trekking). In the Turtle Point, an educational area to provide information on the marine biology and nature of the islands is also open to the public.
 
The Filicudi WildLife Conservation Team is seeking 2 applicants for internships working primarily with environmental and education projects and office assistant at the First Aid for Sea Turtle in Filicudi island (Italy). These positions are unpaid and applicants are responsible for their travel and food expenses but accommodation is provided.
The start date for the Summer Internship period is June 1st, with a target end date of July 1st. There is some flexibility on the starting and end dates of internships, but priority will be given to interns that may stay for 1 month. 
 
Intern Responsibilities & Qualifications:
The internship is open to all applicants 21 years of age or older, with an avid interest in marine biology, zoology, general biology, policy or a related field. If the intern intends to receive university credit for their internship, they are responsible for making all arrangements with their educational institution. Interns must be able to work for 1 month, 7 days a week, at least 40 hours per week.  Work schedule must be flexible and may include free days for enjoying the island. This is an unpaid position and all interns are responsible for obtaining transportation.  Applicants should demonstrate excellent communication skills (Italian and English required) and have practical computer knowledge with programs such as Word, Access, and Excel.  Diving and Boat license are not mandatory for this position but priority will be given to more experienced applicants. This internship position involves a fair amount of hard physical activity, such as moving sea turtle from a tank to another, consequently priority will be given to strongly motivated applicants.
 
Internship Opportunities 
The Filicudi WildLife Conservation Team Internship is an exciting opportunity for individuals who are interested in increasing their experience and knowledge on dolphins and sea turtles conservation projects and the Rescue of sea turtles.
Interns will be responsible for answering service, office assistant, environmental education in the Turtle Point and naturalistic excursions by boat and along the paths of the island. Interns will also coordinate the Turtle Point Filicudi and educational activities on dolphins and sea turtles with tourists. Interns will have the opportunity to participate in monitoring session by boat, sea turtles rescues, releases and other field activity of the association. In addition, interns will be required to assist with sea turtles care duties (food preparations, cleaning tanks, water change, medical treatments). Other duties may include: participation in training classes, data entry and tracking and maintaining research equipment.
 
 Successful applicants should have the following skills
- strong communication skills (Italian and English required)
- focus and attention to detail
- willingness to spend long hours in working with tourists and volunteers
- ability to work independently
 
If you are interested in interning with Filicudi WildLife Conservation, please visit our website (www.filicudiconservation.com) and send a CV and a letter of interest that describes why you are applying for the position and how the experience will help you be successful in meeting long-term goals.
 
Applications due by February 5st, 2018 
 
For apply:
Dr. Monica F. Blasi
Email: blasimf@yahoo.com
 
Some Publications:
2017 - M. Targusi, F. Maietta, T. Bacci, L. Lattanzi, B. Trabucco, P. Tomassetti, A. Rotini, M. F. Blasi and  L. Migliore. Crustaceans associated with the loggerhead sea turtles in the central Mediterranean Sea. International Colloquium on Amphipoda.
 
2017 - G. Bonanno Ferraro, M. F. Blasi, A. Manghisi, G. M. Gargiulo. Epizoic algae on Loggerhead turtle (Caretta caretta) from Aeolian Archipelago (Southern Thyrrenian Sea, Italy). IV International Plant Science Conference (IPSC).
 
2017 - S. Hochscheid, M. Girardello, F. Maffucci , M. F. Blasi. Loggerhead Turtles as Oceanographic Sampling Platforms. IMEKO International Conference on Metrology for The Sea Naples, Italy, October 4-6, 2017.
 
2017- S. Hochscheid, M. Girardello, F. Maffucci, M. F. Blasi. The 007 of the oceans – CTD scans conducted by marine turtles. 6TH INTERNATIONAL BIO-LOGGING SCIENCE SYMPOSIUM Lake Constance, 25-29 Sep 2017.
 
2017 - M.F. Blasi, L. Tomassini, N.V.C. Polunin, G. Insacco. Assessing foraging patterns of Mediterranean loggerhead turtles (Caretta caretta) through stable isotope analysis, under revisions.
 
2017 - M. F. Blasi and D. Mattei. Seasonal encounter rate, life stages and main threats for the loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta) in the Aeolian Archipelago (Southern Thyrrenian Sea), Aquatic Conservation: Marine and Fresch Water Ecosystems, Volume 27, Issue 3, Pages 617–630.
 
2016 - M. F Blasi, F. Roscioni and D. Mattei. Interactions of loggerhead turtle (Caretta caretta) with traditional fish aggregating devices (FADs) in the Mediterranean Sea, Herpetological Conservation and Biology 11:386–401.
 
2015 - D. Mattei, E. Veschetti, S. D’Ilioa, M. F. Blasi. Mapping elements distribution in carapace of Caretta caretta: a pilot study, Marine Pollution Bulletin 06/2015; 98(1-2).
 
2015 - Blasi M.F., Giuliani A. and Boitani L.  Influence of trammel nets on the behaviour and spatial distribution of bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) in the Aeolian Archipelago, Southern Italy. Aquatic Mammals 41(3): 295-310.
 
2015 - Leone A. B.  and Blasi M. F. Skin lesions occurring on bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) in the Aeolian Archipelago (Southern Italy). ECS 2015 Malta.
 
2015 - Bonanno Ferraro G. and Blasi M. F.  Behavioural pattern for a small endangered population of wild bottlenose dolphin population in the Aeolian Archipelago (Southern Italy). ECS 2015 Malta.
 
2015 -Blasi M.F. Complex social structure of an endangered population of bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) in the Aeolian Archipelago (Southern Italy), ECS 2015 Malta.
 
2014 - Blasi M.F. and Boitani L. Complex social structure of an endangered population of bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) in the Aeolian Archipelago (Southern Italy), PLoS ONE 9(12): e114849. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0114849.
 
2012- M.F. Blasi and Luigi Boitani, Modeling distribution of the bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) with physiographic parameters in Filicudi island (Italy); Endangered Species Research, Vol 17:269-288.
 
2011 - S. D'Ilio, D. Mattei, M.F. Blasi, A. Alimonti, S. Bogialli. The occurrence of chemical elements and POPs in loggerhead turtle (Caretta caretta): An overview. Marine Pollution Bulletin 62(8): 1606-1615, 2011.
 
2011 - M. F. Blasi. Status and conservation of the coastal bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) in the Aeolian Archipelago (Southern Tirrenian Sea, Italy). ECS 2012.
 
2011-M. F. Blasi, G. Insacco, V. Casciello, G. Benzi, M. Paraboschi. Status and conservation of the loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta) in the shallow water of Aeolian Archipelago (Sicily, Italy). 4th Mediterranean Conference on Marine Turtles - Napoli, 7 - 10 November 2011.
 
2011- Insacco G., Inclimona V., Barlotta A., Ricotta V., Denise G., Spadola F., Blasi M. F., Scaravelli D., The activity of the Sea Turtle rehabilitation in the Regional Rescue Center of Comiso (Sicily, Ragusa, Italy) in 10 years. 4th Mediterranean Conference on Marine Turtles - Napoli, 7 -10 November 2011.
 
2011- E. Veschetti, D. Mattei, S. D'Ilio , G. Insacco, M. F. Blasi, Mapping elements distribution in carapace of Caretta caretta: a pilot study. 4th Mediterranean Conference on Marine Turtles - Napoli, 7 - 10 November 2011.
 
2011- Scaravelli D., Barlotta A., M. F. Blasi, Grassi, Inclimona V., Luschi P., Mencacci R., Priori P., Ricotta V., Spadola F., Insacco G., Casistica di ospedalizzazione recupero e reinserimento in natura di tartarughe marine delle coste siciliane SIVSANC 2011.
 
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Monica F. Blasi, PhD 
Ass. FILICUDI WildLife Conservation 
Località Stimpagnato Filicudi; 98055 Lipari (ME), Italia 
www.filicudiconservation.com 
cel: +39 3494402021 
email: blasimf@yahoo.com