Six in 10 Americans know that the climate and amount of rainfall on the earth is regulated more by the oceans than by the rotation of the earth. The public considers damage to the oceans to be a second tier environmental problem when compared to other environmental problems. Threats to the oceans are seen as less serious than air and water pollution and toxic waste. The Ocean Project is a public education effort of aquariums, zoos, and museums to build awareness of the importance of the oceans, with 50 institution partners serving more than 100 million visitors a year. Interns gain experience in rehabilitation and public education as they relate to the North Pacific marine ecosystem, in fields of animal husbandry, research, education, public relations, and administration.
All internships are full-time.
Deadline for summer internship applications is March 1, 2000. The Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies in Homer has several seasonal job openings at two sites. Wynn Nature Center is a 126-acre preserve 5 miles from Homer. Peterson Bay Field Station is a rustic facility 5 miles from Homer across Kachemak Bay, accessible only by boat. Positions are Environmental Educator in Oceanography, Environmental Educator in Coastal Ecology, two Program Coordinator positions, two Senior Naturalist positions, and three Naturalist Intern positions.