AltaSea, Hugo Neu, and NY/NJ Baykeeper have joined forces in launching the Ocean Pathways High School Research Mentorship Program to provide high school students with hands-on research experience and mentorship in marine biology, sustainability, and environmental conservation. Students work alongside scientists, educators, and environmental advocates at AltaSea, Hugo Neu, and NY/NJ Baykeeper, engaging in field work, data collection, and analysis. Qualifications:- Good written and verbal communication skills; ability to work independently.- Minimum 10 hours/week, Monday, June 19, 2023 – Friday, July 28, 2023. Proposed Schedule:Virtual: Research Project — select a research project and present at the end of the 6‑week mentorship. Example topics:(a) Water/Air Quality in your community (Community Impact Focus)(b) Environmental Justice in your community (Political Impact Focus)(c) East Coast Blue Economy landscape (Business Impact Focus)(d) Green Infrastructure projects and funding sources (Sustainability Impact Focus)(e) Superfund Sites (Environmental Impact Focus), including: definition and national scope; Hackensack River context; cleanup needs and existing studies; federal funding and remediation record in NJ; current projects 2023–24; insight into the Clean Water Act. Oyster Garden Experiential Learning:- 2‑week hands-on experience at the Oyster Garden at Kearny Point (run by NY/NJ Baykeeper). Conservation Efforts:- Mandatory training on data collection, habitat unit maintenance, and relevant laws/regulations.- All equipment and training provided.- Metrics used: Oyster Growth, Survivorship, Recruitment, Salinity, Biodiversity, Habitat Unit Maintenance. More details and how to apply:- Non-paid internships.- Food subsidized while at Aquaculture Site at Kearny Point.- Students receive 60 volunteer hours toward college applications and formal recommendation letters.- To apply, please fill out the form. Applications due May 31, 2023.