<div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-size:11pt;color:black">Central
Caribbean Marine Institute – Little Cayman Research Station (CCMI-LCRC)</span></u><br></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-size:11pt;color:black">*NEW* WINTER
INTERNSHIP PROGRAM - THREATENED AND ENDANGERED CORAL SPECIES</span></u></p><p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-size:11pt;color:black"><br></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:black">*APPLICATION DEADLINE
NOVEMBER 1<sup>ST</sup>, 2016<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:black"><span> </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:black">DO YOU WANT TO CONTRIBUTE
TO CORAL CONSERVATION RESEARCH? <span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:black">The CCMI-LCRC in the Cayman
Islands is recruiting interns for an exciting new coral reef ecology and restoration
project. Escape the winter and help us to kick start our Disney Worldwide
Conservation Foundation project, spending two weeks diving alongside CCMI’s
scientists researching Evolutionarily Distinct and Globally Endangered (EDGE)
corals. <span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:black"><span> </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:black">Through extensive diving on
some of the world’s most pristine reef ecosystems, gain hands-on experience in coral
reef conservation through a range of research streams including: <span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:black">- Quantifying abiotic
conditions of reef micro-habitats using onset technology in order to optimize
coral reef restoration efforts<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:black">- Learn to use cutting edge
3D habitat mapping software to assess coral outplant growth, density dependent
effects of coral outplants on reef recovery, and to select optimal versus
non-optimal outplant sites <span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:black">- Determining localized
extinction risks of endangered corals to aid coral reef conservation <span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:black"><span> </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:black">LENGTH OF INTERNSHIP:<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:black">January 2<sup>nd</sup> -15<sup>th</sup>,
2017<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:black"><span> </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:black">EXPERIENCE YOU WILL GAIN:<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:black">- Minimum of 15 + research
dives (weather permitting)<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:black">- Knowledge of coral reef
ecology; including Caribbean coral, algae and fish identification workshops<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:black">- Skills in underwater
field research methods <span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:black">- Working with EDGE coral
fragments in a nursery setting through multiple growth methods, such as; trees,
lines, and tables <span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:black">- Direct handling and
outplanting of EDGE coral species (specifically <i>Acropora cervicornis</i> and <i>Acropora
palmata</i>)<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:black">- Practical skills in choosing,
establishing, and monitoring a coral restoration research site <span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:black">- Instruction on creating an
experimental design, data collection, and data analysis <span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:black">- Building photo-mosaics and
underwater maps to aid in habitat restoration techniques on coral reefs <span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:black">- Analyze coral reef images
using imaging analysis software (CPCe, CORALNET, and AgiSoft)<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:black">*CCMI will issue a
Certificate of Completion of 45 hours in Coral Reef Research and Spatial
Ecology at the completion of the internship<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:black"><span> </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:black">REQUIREMENTS:<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:black">We seek a to fill a number of
intern positions over a 14-day period during the 2016/2017 winter break. Intern
requirements include: <span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:black">- 18+ years of age <span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:black">- Open Water Diver with at
least 20 logged dives (Advanced certification or higher preferred)<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:black">- Insured through DAN<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:black">- Current enrollment in an
undergraduate program with a focus in Marine Science, Biology, Environmental
Science or some other related field (or a recent graduate)<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:black">- Must be physically fit to
work long field days in the sun and on the water<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:black"><span> </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:black">PRICE:<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:black">An internship fee of US$2,600
will cover:<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:black">- On site accommodations
for a 14-night stay<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:black">- Three meals a day <span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:black">- Roundtrip airport
transportation<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:black">- Boat time<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:black">- All research dives and
snorkels<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:black">- All SCUBA gear rental
(you will need to provide your own mask, fins and snorkel)<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:black">- All necessary field
equipment<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:black">- The use of CCMI-LCRC
bicycles <span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:black">- All offered course work
(cumulating in 45 hours of work in Coral Reef Ecology and Spatial Ecology)<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:black">*This fee does not cover
flight costs and DAN dive accident insurance<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:black"><span> </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:black">BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE:<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:black">Whole economies and stable
societies are rooted in healthy environments. For the Cayman Islands, coral
reefs are one of the nation's greatest treasures that brings economic value and
positive public relations to the country. On a global scale, coral reefs are at
a heightened threat due to climate change, ocean acidification, and direct
human impacts. While the average coral cover in the Caribbean has dropped to 14
%, average coral cover in Little Cayman is > 20 % which makes Little Cayman
an ideal location to study why some reefs are capable of recovering while
others in the region continue their decline. During a 2015 temperature induced
bleaching event, local EDGE corals were moderately to severely impacted,
however by 2016, the corals had recovered. This recovery demonstrates the
potentially resilient capabilities of EDGE corals locally around the reefs of
Little Cayman, Cayman Islands. Restoration efforts of several threatened coral
species (specifically <i>Acropora
cervicornis</i> and <i>Acropora palmata</i>)
have since expanded throughout the Greater Caribbean Basic to assist with
species recovery efforts and have proven successful in growing new corals to
assist natural populations. However,
what is unknown is whether certain outplant designs for EDGE species
restoration efforts, will result in improved growth, survival, and most
importantly, reproduction in the wild. <span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:black">PLEASE
SEND THE FOLLOWING to </span><a href="mailto:kcorreia@reefresearch.org"><span style="font-size:11pt">kcorreia@reefresearch.org</span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;color:black"> (no later than November 1<sup>st</sup>, 2016):<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:black">- A letter
of interest (maximum 500 words)<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:black">- Resume<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:black">- Two
references <span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:black">- A $500USD
deposit is necessary to secure internship<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:black"><span> </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:black">*CCMI
will endeavor to fulfill all research dives, however if weather conditions
are deemed too dangerous we reserve the right to postpone diving activity
until the next safest period.<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:black"><span> </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt;color:black">Katie
Correia<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11pt;color:black">Science Programme Coordinator
& DSO<span></span></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11pt;color:black">Central Caribbean Marine Institute-Little
Cayman Research Centre<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11pt;color:black">PO Box 37, Little Cayman, KY3-2501<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11pt;color:black"><a href="mailto:kcorreia@reefresearch.org">kcorreia@reefresearch.org</a><span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;font-size:11pt">Phone: (345) 948 1094</span><br></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11pt;color:rgb(31,73,125)">“Sustaining biodiversity through
research, education, </span></i><i><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11pt;color:rgb(31,78,121)">outreach</span></i><i><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11pt;color:rgb(31,73,125)">, and conservation.”</span></i><i><u><span style="font-size:11pt;color:rgb(5,99,193)"><span></span></span></u></i></p>
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