Ocean Job Board
Reefscapers
We are seeking applications from hard-working marine graduates looking for an unpaid internship, based at a 5-star island resort in the Maldives. This position is an exciting opportunity for a coral-loving conservationist to expand their hands-on skills in the field.
✅ Closing date: 20 April 2026, but apply today as we may close early!
✅ Work period: 3 months, May to July 2026 (essential).
✅ There is no charge to join our internship program, but no salary is paid.
✅ Staff food & accommodation are provided, and each morning there’s a 1-minute walk to work!
✅ Approximately 50% of our interns are later hired in full-time Reefscapers roles, or find work elsewhere in the Maldives.
The Role
• Daily underwater reef restoration work – coral ID, fragment harvesting, frame transplantation, repairs & maintenance, photography.
• Assist with our coral reproduction research – monitoring coral spawning on night dives.
• Interact with resort guests and local students to promote marine conservation awareness.
The Ideal Candidate
• BSc/MSc in Marine Biology (or related) with a passion for tropical marine conservation. Experience with corals preferred.
• Strong swimmer & qualified diver (essential) able to work long hours in the ocean in all weathers.
• You must be available to start work in May 2026, and for the full 3 month period.
⚠️ Please note that we cannot accept applications from:
❎ Under-graduate students looking for work-placement, and candidates unable to commit to the full 3-month period.
❎ Graduates in unrelated disciplines, even if you are an experienced conservationist or dive master.
❎ Couples, social media influencers, or photo/videographers (you must also be a marine graduate).
To apply, please email CV to: MDC Manager at mdcmanager.mlg@fourseasons.com
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