Male, Maldives (CU)_ This is a once-in-a-lifetime chance for any maritime fanatic. The fortunate intern will be transported to the Maldives in September for a three-week internship. Around 2,500 unique coral reefs exist here, with this sort of ecology predominating across the archipelago. They are critical habitat for marine life, offer food for the local residents, and preserve the shoreline. However, increasing sea temperatures, ocean acidification, bleaching, and shifting weather patterns are some of the challenges they currently encounter. In 2016, a huge bleaching event devastated more than 60% of the region’s corals.
A premium resort in the Maldives is seeking interns with green fingers to serve as Coral Reef Gardener. The candidate appointed for the role will work with the resort’s in-house marine educator at Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu Resort, assisting in the maintenance and restoration of local reefs. The interns will be trained in everything from coral planting to detecting fish inside the reefs and assisting with surrounding islands regeneration programs.
According to Rosalie Bailie, Marine Educator at Coco Collection, “The Maldives faces increasing environmental and social challenges as its popularity grows and we all have a part to play in ensuring that the beautiful, but fragile, ecosystems remain intact”. According to Bailie, sustainability was the goal of the resort’s operations, from tree planting programs to its cooperation with the Olive Ridley Project, a marine turtle conservation organization.
Bailie added, “We know we have a duty to protect this unique ecosystem for the immediate and future generations. We hope our new intern will reflect this ethos and we are looking forward to receiving applications for this fantastic opportunity to come join the team and continue their eco mission.”
The interested candidates are required to submit a two- to three-minute video and a 500-word cover letter describing their experience and their eligibility for the role. This once-in-a-lifetime internship opportunity does not require any prior experience. The eligible interns should be at least 18 years old, a skilled open water swimmer, and enthusiastic about expanding knowledge in coral protection.
