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Student Resources

Discover opportunities to volunteer, earn scholarships, gain real-world experience through internships, and participate in STEM events that strengthen both your skills and your community. 

See Where Curiosity Can Take You
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Coral Spawning Intern
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From coral reefs to coastal forests, students like you are gaining hands-on experience, exploring new interests, and making a difference.

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Get inspired by their adventures and imagine where your own journey could take you!

Alessandra

“One of the most valuable things I learned during this internship was the importance of science communication. I didn’t realize before how impactful it could be.” -Alessandra

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“During the coral spawning internship, I did a lot more diving in a short amount of time than I usually do. It gave me the chance to slow down, really enjoy the experience, and focus on my surroundings. I got to see the ocean with a depth of appreciation that I don't usually have the opportunity to experience.” -Nyabinghi

Sulayman

“Some of the most valuable parts of this internship were learning how to identify fish and the connections I made along the way.” -Sulayman

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"This program made me more certain of what I want to do when I get older, career-wise. Not only that, but how I want to give back to my community." -Zuma

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“Something that gives me hope is the fact that there are internships like this. People are learning about why they should care, and people are taking actions because they care.” -Alejandro

Sophia

“Learning about all the different career paths people shared with us was incredibly valuable and helped me broaden my options for the future.” -Sophia

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MarineCareers.net

Free marine science career resource with jobs, internships, fellowships, professional societies, and career-development information.

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Texas A&M Wildlife & Fisheries Sciences Job Board

Search current jobs, internships, seasonal positions, and graduate research opportunities in wildlife biology, fisheries, ecology, conservation, and natural resource management.

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Marine Conservation Institute — Career & Scholarship Resources

Explore marine conservation jobs, internships, scholarships, fellowships, and educational resources, including opportunities supporting women and historically underrepresented groups in ocean science.

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Black Girls Dive Foundation

Marine education, diving, scholarships, and mentorship opportunities supporting girls and young women in marine science and diving.

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Black in Marine Science (BIMS) — Our Partners!

Black in Marine Science connects Black marine scientists and allies through education, mentorship, careers, resources, and hands-on marine science opportunities.

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MATE Center — Marine Advanced Technology Education

Paid internships aboard research vessels and at shore-based facilities, offering hands-on experience with ocean technology, scientific equipment, engineering, and marine research operations. Open to eligible college students and recent graduates.

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Sea Education Association (SEA) — Woods Hole

Ocean-focused academic and summer programs combining marine science, research, sailing, and experiential learning for high school, undergraduate, and gap-year students.

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University of the Virgin Islands (UVI)

The U.S. Virgin Islands' public university, offering marine biology and marine / environmental science education, research, internships, and local career pathways.

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Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (Maryland)

Paid research internships for undergraduates, graduate students, and recent graduates in environmental and ecological science.

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Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) — Panama

Paid research internships at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute in Panama for undergraduates and recent graduates.

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Student Conservation Association (SCA)

Conservation internships and service opportunities in parks, forests, wildlife, education, and environmental stewardship across the U.S.

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National Park Service Internships

Paid and unpaid conservation internships in parks and public lands, including opportunities in the U.S. Virgin Islands and other Caribbean locations.

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NOAA Fisheries Student Internships & Career Opportunities

Explore internships, research experiences, and career pathways in fisheries science, marine biology, conservation, and ocean management through NOAA Fisheries and its regional science centers. Eligibility, duration, and application deadlines vary by opportunity.

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NOAA Student Opportunities Database

NOAA's searchable collection of student opportunities, including internships, scholarships, fellowships, and educational programs from K–12 through recent graduates.

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REEF Marine Education & Conservation Internship

Gain hands-on experience in marine conservation, environmental education, citizen science, and nonprofit operations in Key Largo, Florida. The program includes housing and a monthly stipend for eligible interns.

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Central Caribbean Marine Institute (CCMI) — Little Cayman

Hands-on internships in marine research, education, outreach, communications, and operations at CCMI in Little Cayman.

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Coral Restoration Foundation (CRF) — Our Partners!

Internship opportunities in coral restoration — the same organization we partner with for our Butler Bay coral trees.

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Link Foundation Ocean Engineering & Instrumentation PhD Fellowship

One-year fellowship for PhD students conducting research in ocean engineering and ocean instrumentation.

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Sea Grant Fellowships

Sea Grant fellowship programs including the Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship and fisheries/aquaculture opportunities, with eligibility and deadlines varying by program.

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NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU)

Paid undergraduate research experiences hosted by universities and research institutions across the U.S., including marine, biological, environmental, and other STEM fields.

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NOAA Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program

Graduate scholarship supporting master's and doctoral students conducting research in oceanography, marine biology, maritime archaeology, and related fields, particularly research connected to national marine sanctuaries. Future awards depend on federal funding

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National Coral Reef Management Fellowship (Nova Southeastern University / NOAA)

Two-year professional fellowship placing qualified applicants with coral reef management agencies in U.S. coral reef jurisdictions, including the Virgin Islands.

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NOAA Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship

One-year paid fellowship placing graduate students in legislative and executive branch offices in Washington, D.C., focused on marine and coastal policy.

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NOAA Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship

NOAA scholarship offering up to two years of financial support and one paid 10-week summer internship for eligible undergraduate students studying science, technology, engineering, and other NOAA-related fields.

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