Interns' primary responsibilities are assisting with various GIS-related tasks related to ongoing projects by FWRI scientists in their research on manatee ecology and behavior.
FWRI’s manatee photo-identification research focuses on the long-term monitoring of Florida manatees in southwest Florida. The primary goal of our program is to document individual manatees.
The Fish and Wildlife Research Institute’s (FWRI) Marine Mammal Research Group is looking for one motivated intern or volunteer to serve for the upcoming winter-spring session in St. Petersburg.
The position includes assisting with manatee rescue, carcass salvage, and research in South Florida. He or she will assist with manatee and dolphin field necropsies as needed and conduct photo-ID and radio tracking research as time permits.
Fish and Wildlife Research Institute
100 Eighth Avenue SE
St. Petersburg, Florida 33701-5020
PH: 727-896-8626
Mission Statement
Through effective research and technical knowledge, we provide timely information and guidance to protect, conserve, and manage Florida's fish and wildlife resources.
