Hello, My name is Callie Austin and I am the internship coordinator for the Stranding department at the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies, located in Gulfport Mississippi. The IMMS Stranding Department is currently accepting applications for our Summer internship program. This program is designed as a way for students interested in a career in marine science to gain valuable hands-on stranding experience. As an intern, you will be involved with all aspects if marine mammal and sea turtle rehabilitation and stranding response, as well as veterinary care if the opportunity arises. IMMS Stranding interns will may also have the opportunity to participate in sea turtle nesting surveys starting in late April. These surveys run throughout the summer months. Interns will also participate in other operations at IMMS including shadowing staff in our research, aquarist, reptile care, and animal care departments. Our goal is to give interns a well-rounded experience in a variety of areas while providing expert training and experience in marine animal stranding and rehabilitation. Interested applicants will find full details and how to apply on our website https://imms.org/internship/ (Deadline is March 1st). Please feel free to distribute this information as you see fit and don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions. Thanks, Callie Austin Stranding Technician Institute for Marine Mammal Studies 10801 Dolphin Lane, Gulfport, MS 39503