Wanted! Florida Volunteers

There is a lot that goes on in the Florida Keys. Volunteer and internship opportunities alike are always available to biology and marine biology inclined individuals. The Keys have 2 very important programs id like to discuss that can really benefit the welfare of our Earth. Given that our oceans are becoming more polluted and acidic, individuals need to step up to the plate and take advantage of the opportunity to help The Florida Keys.

The first option, is a volunteer option. Florida has plenty of shores in need of cleansing garbage and other forms of pollution. By heading to a recognized site, a park ranger will guide you to locations that need help the most. Doing your part will help the reefs little by little. Picking up small garbage and plastics can make big impacts on animal lives. Organisms will consume the garbage and die, stripping potentially vital organisms from that ecosystem. Your hours of assistance will be recognized and documented so you can keep track of all the good you have done. Give it a shot, filling bag after bag with waste is a very satisfying feeling. Go ahead and see for yourself and encourage others to step up and do their part.

For the more educationally curious or prospective student, internships around Florida are available for application. By doing so gives you unforgettable experiences and memories. One of the most eye catching internships are for the reef nerds out there. MOAT or Mote's International Center for Coral Reef Research & Restoration does a ton if work to help restore the reefs. The 19,000 sqft facility offer housing options as well for student to consistently work on coral reef specimens. Tons of hands on experience is available such as coral fragmentation, raceway aquaculture, and even filed transplantation into the wild. If you love coral reefs and want to keep them around all while learning the ins and out of these beautiful organisms, then a MOTE internships is right for you.