Internship

SEAGRASS RESTORATION INTERNSHIP – WORK PLAN

INTERNSHIP OBJECTIVES

Gain practical experience in coastal and marine ecosystem restoration.

Assist in field surveys, planting, and monitoring of seagrass beds.

Learn about seagrass ecology, restoration techniques, and data analysis.

Support community outreach and environmental education efforts related to marine conservation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & TASKS

Fieldwork (Major)

Participate in site selection and preparation for seagrass planting.

Assist with manual planting of seagrass shoots or seeding.

Conduct snorkel or SCUBA-based surveys to monitor seagrass health and coverage.

Collect water quality data (e.g., temperature, turbidity, salinity).

Data Management & Analysis

Record and input field data into databases or spreadsheets.

Analyze growth rates, density, and species diversity in restored sites.

Assist in the preparation of technical reports and presentations.

Help maintain seagrass nursery tanks or propagation systems.

Prepare materials for planting (e.g., seagrass fragments, planting units).

Timeline (12 weeks)

Expected Deliverables

Summary report with data visualizations and interpretation.

Final presentation.