This opportunity is curated through the UF TESI Environmental Leaders Network. Opportunities posted through the Network may not be affiliated with the Florida Museum or TESI, but are shared with UF undergraduate students who want to learn more about environmental research, education and outreach, and civic engagement.
Host Organization
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
Type of position
Unpaid internships
A limited amount of scholarship funds are partially available to support the cost of living expenses and are described on this page.
Position description
Mote Internships allow college students and recent college graduates to gain valuable hands-on experience in Ocean Science research, conservation, education, and support services. Internships are available in most departments in the laboratory.
Available internships include the following:
Research Programs
City Island – Sarasota, FL
- Benthic Ecology Program
- Chemical Ecology Program
- Coral Gene Bank
- Coral Health and Disease Program
- Coral Restoration Program: Grazers
- Ecotoxicology Program
- Environmental Health Program
- Environmental Laboratory for Forensics
- Fisheries Research Programs
- Manatee Research Program
- Marine & Freshwater Aquaculture
- Marine Biomedical Research & Marine Immunology Program
- Marine Experimental Research Facility (MERF)
- Marine Mammal and Sea Turtle Stranding Investigations Program
- Molecular Microbiology
- Ocean Acidification Program
- Ocean Technology Internship Program
- Phytoplankton Ecology Program
- Red Tide Internship Program
- Sarasota Dolphin Research Program
- Sea Turtle Conservation & Research Program
- Sea Turtle Conservation & Research Program: Nighttime Tagging
International Center for Coral Reef Research and Restoration – Summerland Key, FL
- Coral Health and Disease Program
- Coral Reproduction Program
- Coral Restoration Program
- Coral Restoration Program: Grazers
- Coral Reef Ecosystems Program
- Ocean Acidification Program
Aquarium and Animal Care Programs
City Island – Sarasota, FL
- Animal Care and Training – Aquatic Mammal and Reptile Department
- Animal Rehabilitation
- Education Outreach Center Operations Program Internship
International Center for Coral Reef Research and Restoration – Summerland Key, FL
Education Programs
Anna Maria Island, FL
City Island – Sarasota, FL
International Center for Coral Reef Research and Restoration – Summerland Key, FL
Support Programs
City Island – Sarasota, FL
- Arthur Vining Davis Library
- Member & Guest Services Internship
- Exhibit Design and Scientific Illustration
- Marine Policy Institute
Program Length
10-14 weeks, starting in May, June, or July
Application Due Date
March 1, 2024
To apply:
Apply here: College Intern Applicants – Mote Marine Laboratory (smapply.org)