The intern should be prepared to train, and work along with local technicians from TIDE who will maintain the monitoring program into the future, as part of the management of the new reserve. The hypothesis to be tested is that the size and and abundance of snook, jack, barracuda will increase, and that the abundance, diversity and size of the reef fish populations around the snake cayes will also increase over time. Parallel sites outside the reserve will be studied as controls. William D. Heyman, PhD, TNC Marine Projects Coordinator in Punta Gorda will serve as the local technical supervisor and support person. The intern will rely on a graduate studies committee to oversee and approve the work.
Telephone interview is required.
Internship costs are not covered by the employer unless specifically stated above. Internship costs are not covered by the employer unless specifically stated above. Prior to traveling to Belize, the intern will conduct a literature review and prepare a draft plan of study, with email consultation with the site as required. A final field visit to collect data followed by a final write-up.