Florida Sea Grant

🤿Dive into 2024 Florida Sea Grant Guy Harvey Foundation Fellow Sarah Webb's journey to becoming a marine scientist in our latest student blog post here: https://bit.ly/4g4jMph

Coral spawning is essential for the long-term survival of reefs in Florida, and this mass reproduction event can be observed just after the full moons of July & August.🪸 Learn more about this topic on today’s episode of Marine Science Minute with Florida Sea Grant by clicking the link here: https://bit.ly/3Xkin6x 📷 Photo Courtesy of: Mike Sipos

Nathan Hewitt shares insights from his research experience in the latest “Where Are They Now” Florida Sea Grant blog series. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/474IpOo

Pawsing to admire all our #DogsOfSeaGrant on #NationalDogDay 🐶🐾🦴 Thank you, Florida Sea Grant Extension Agents, Scientists, Specialists, Coordinators, Liaisons, & Staff for sharing your adorable fur baby images with us today!

Check out this week's roundup of #NowHiring Internships & Job Opportunities! 📚 INTERNSHIPS: 1. The International Coral Reef Society’s Student & Early Career Chapter now offers a job board. To view job openings visit: https://bit.ly/3LLX8UE 2. NOAA student opportunities database here: https://bit.ly/3SW80n4 3. Oceana is seeking a Policy Intern for the September 2024 semester. The Policy Intern will work closely with Oceana’s federal policy team in support of Oceana’s campaigns in the United States. The intern will assist in advocating for policies to end offshore oil drilling, reduce plastic pollution, protect whales and other marine mammals, promote responsible fisheries management, and deter illegal fishing through transparency. Responsibilities will include policy research; attending congressional hearings and internal strategy sessions; tracking legislation; assisting with outreach to Congress, the Administration, and stakeholders; and helping to organize Capitol Hill events and lobby days. Apply here: https://bit.ly/3M5bZKd 💼 JOBS: 1. The Thompson Earth Systems Institute (TESI) is seeking Fall 2024 TESI Environmental Communicators. The deadline to apply is 11:59 pm on Monday, September 2, 2024. Apply here: https://bit.ly/3P76Hz5 2. Okaloosa County is seeking a Coastal Resources Coordinator. Apply here: https://bit.ly/4dzNssH 3. Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission is seeking a Fisheries & Wildlife Bio Scientist IV. Apply here: https://bit.ly/3WYrYA2 4. Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission is seeking a Fisheries & Wildlife Bio Scientist III. This position is in the Wildlife Habitat Management section in Osceola, FL. Apply here: https://bit.ly/3SX3rZz 5. NOAA is seeking a Grants Management Specialist. To learn more about this position or to apply visit here: https://bit.ly/46TM81p 🌟 Check back every week for the latest #job & #internship opportunities! 🌟 If you are an employer looking to advertise your open position, please email the job details to [email protected]

Meet Dr. Charles Sidman, Associate Director of Research at Florida Sea Grant. His extensive knowledge and vast years of experience have consistently proven instrumental to the successful execution of the programs he has been affiliated with. When asked what the most fun part of your job is, Charles shared the following sentiment: “I appreciate the structure, opportunity, and flexibility that Florida Sea Grant and its academic setting provide to inspire my creativity and channel my utility and my relevancy towards helping others. In addition to administrative duties that support Florida Sea Grant’s research program, I am fortunate to have led and/or to be involved in a variety of applied research projects that span boating and waterways planning, Caribbean fisheries management, and more recently serving as the member of a program management team guiding a Gulf of Mexico-wide sustainable angling program, called Return Em Right. It is the people who I work with who inspire me and provide me with a sense of community, purpose, and accomplishment. I am a people person so, in this sense, it is the bond I share with my colleagues and our collective commitment to similar causes that makes my work most enjoyable for me.” Charles expressed the tremendous value he found in working with both Caribbean and international counterparts to stimulate co-managed fisheries and fortify the livelihoods of those engaged in fishing. This notable undertaking, attached to Charles's 26-year association with Florida Sea Grant, has been a profoundly enriching experience both personally and professionally for him. Learn more about Dr. Sidman,Charles F here: https://bit.ly/3YRKhbt

Coast-to-coast connections! 🌍 Our Florida Sea Grant team has been making waves 🌊 at the 2024 National Sea Grant Week, connecting with Sea Grant staff from all over the country.  

You do not want to miss today’s Marine Science Minute as we dive into the importance of sand dunes on Florida’s coastline.🏖️ Listen to the latest episode here: https://bit.ly/3YRWddb

Florida Sea Grant’s “Where Are They Now” blog series recently featured Gretchen Spencer, who was a 2023 Sea Grant Knauss Fellow. During her fellowship, Gretchen gained career experience that contributed to her employment at Groundswell. For more details on her current endeavors and reflections, check out the full blog post here: https://bit.ly/4dTuv49

Check out the amazing #NowHiring job opportunities in this week’s Roundup! 📚INTERNSHIPS: 1. The International Coral Reef Society’s Student & Early Career Chapter now offers a job board. To view job openings visit: https://bit.ly/3LLX8UE 2. NOAA student opportunities database: https://bit.ly/3SW80n4 💼JOBS: 1. LSU Ag Center is hiring an Assistant/Associate Extension Agent. The primary area served by this position is Cameron and Calcasieu parishes. This region supports a large commercial and recreational fishing industry. The Assistant/Associate Extension Agent’s office domicile will be located at the Cameron Parish Extension Office in Grand Lake, Louisiana­­. Apply here: https://bit.ly/478WFpL 2. Gulf Shellfish Institute is seeking an Operations Specialist. The Operations Specialist assists GSI staff with the day-to-day functioning of a growing non-profit organization. Both part-time and full-time applicants will be considered. To apply, submit a cover letter, listing two professional references, and a resume to: Dr. Stephen Hesterberg Executive Director [email protected] 3. Washington Sea Grant is seeking a Water Quality Specialist to explore solutions to community water quality needs in Western Washington, particularly concerning coastal waters and effects on shellfish. Apply here: https://bit.ly/46SraQm 4. Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission is seeking a Fisheries & Wildlife Bio Scientist IV. Apply here: https://bit.ly/3WYrYA2 5. Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission is seeking a Fisheries & Wildlife Bio Scientist III. This position is in the Wildlife Habitat Management section in Osceola, FL. Apply here: https://bit.ly/3SX3rZz 6. Oceana is seeking a Policy Intern for the September 2024 semester. The Policy Intern will work closely with Oceana’s federal policy team in support of Oceana’s campaigns in the United States. The intern will assist in advocating for policies to end offshore oil drilling, reduce plastic pollution, protect whales and other marine mammals, promote responsible fisheries management, and deter illegal fishing through transparency. Responsibilities will include policy research; attending congressional hearings and internal strategy sessions; tracking legislation; assisting with outreach to Congress, the Administration, and stakeholders; and helping to organize Capitol Hill events and lobby days. Apply here: https://bit.ly/3M5bZKd 7. NOAA is seeking a Grants Management Specialist. To learn more about this position or to apply visit: https://bit.ly/46TM81p 8. South Carolina Sea Grant is seeking an Assistant Director for Research and Partnerships. Apply here: https://bit.ly/4dpQX4F 🌟 Check back every week for the latest #job & #internship opportunities! 🌟 If you are an employer looking to advertise your open position, please email the job details to [email protected]