Marine Biology Program - Scuba Diving

Job Description:

As a marine biology intern in Santa Cruz De Tenerife, your mission is to collect data in the field using different underwater equipment and methods for sampling rocky bottoms and seagrasses. You will have the opportunity to graphically and statistically analyze the data acquired during the dive, and you will be provided with support in the writing of your personal scientific manuscript.


You will be able to gain valuable skills and knowledge in a variety of subtopics. You will have the opportunity to write a thesis or scientific publications and increase your skills in the marine conservation sector. They will follow you step by step, from lessons to scuba diving.

 

Students, recent graduates and researchers are advised to seek funding at their universities by contacting their universities; International/Placement/Erasmus+ offices or other scholarship providers.

Weekly Schedule:

Week 1: Buoyancy dive, underwater sampling, marine biology lessons, rock substrate sampling, and more.

Week 2: Shore dives in Abades, plankton collections and analysis, introduction to rocky bottom communities.

Week 3: Boat dive, shore dives, night dive,  and writing of the scientific manuscript.

Week 4: Abades Dives, questions and clarifications, and completion of the scientific manuscript.

What You'll Get:

The program offers 16 certified dives, theoretical lessons, hands-on experience, skill development, contribution to conservation, personal growth, mentoring and guidance, data analysis and interpretation, and a See you diving welcome kit, among other benefits.

16 certified dives (equipment included)

Several theoretical lessons in marine biology.

Hands-on experience

Skill Development

Career Exploration

Contribution to conservation

Understanding Conservation Strategies

Personal Growth

Mentoring & Guidance

 

Data analysis and interpretation

Welcome kit provided by See you diving

DAN Annual Diving Insurance valid worldwide for 1 year

Signed and stamped certificate of participation.

Possible letters of reference if requested by the intern.

Candidate Requirements:

OPEN WATER DIVER diving license (you can get certified with Seeyoudiving).

Laptop with WORD and Excel software.

Intermediate knowledge of spoken and written English.

Good health and physical condition; A medical statement may be required.

At least 18 years old.