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Mystic Aquarium's intern program is designed to provide college students and recent college graduates with a dynamic educational opportunity while simultaneously providing career experience. Our unique program requires the completion of an independent project developed
under the guidance of an aquarium supervisor coupled with work experience in the department of choice. We accept 1-3 interns per semester in each department, allowing a close working relationship between intern and accomplished aquarium staff.
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California Sea Lion Husbandry |
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Department function
Marine Theater staff feed, train, and care for the Aquarium's collection of California sea lions. The staff also performs in daily presentations educating the public about the species.
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Pinniped and Penguin Husbandry |
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Department Function
Pinniped and penguin aquarists feed, train and care for the Aquarium's collection of Northern Fur Seals, Steller's sea lions and African penguins.
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Department Function
Cetacean aquarists feed, train and care for the Aquarium's collection of beluga whales
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Fish & Invertebrate Husbandry |
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Department Function
Fish and Invertebrate aquarists feed and maintaining the exhibits and reserve holding tanks of the Aquarium's fish and invertebrate collection.
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Research and Veterinary Services |
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Department Function
The Department of Research and Veterinary Sciences is responsible for conducting research in many aspects of marine sciences. This is accomplished through detailed analysis of specimens, data records and a combination of field and in-house research projects. In addition, the medical care of the exhibit collection is the responsibility of the veterinary staff with its advanced program of preventative medicine, diagnostics and therapy.
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Department Function
The Education Department offers classes and activities to supplement an Aquarium visit, enrich classroom curricula and undertake research to assess the effectiveness of programs.
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Marine Mammal and Sea Turtle Stranding Program |
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Department Function
Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration responds to strandings along the shores of Connecticut, Rhode Island and Fishers Island, N.Y. A rehabilitation facility is operated for pinnipeds, cetaceans and sea turtles. Internships are offered in this program during peak seasons.
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Communications Technology |
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Department Function
The Communications Technology Department designs, implements and supports the computer, network, Internet, telephone, telecommunications, and audio/visual equipment for Mystic Aquarium and the Institute for Exploration.
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If you are interested in one the departments below, please submit ONLY a completed application form. The Intern Coordinator will contact you by phone to discuss possible internship projects within the department of your choice. If an opportunity is available you will be asked to submit all application materials.
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If you have questions about the Intern Program, please contact us at (860) 572-5955 ext. 108.
Download the Internship Application |
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