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Coral Restoration Internship
WiseOceans Ltd
Bonaire, GA, USA
USD 500-500 / month
Posted on Apr 16, 2026
Coral Restoration Internship
About the organisation
Our mission is to help protect, replenish, and restore the biodiverse coral reefs of Bonaire. We focus on implementing innovative, science-based programs that expand and strengthen populations of keystone coral reef species. We do this so that the reefs of Bonaire can gain the necessary scale, genetic diversity, and resilience to thrive today and in the uncertain, ever-changing conditions of the future.
About the role
We offer an internship designed to introduce individuals to the non-profit sector of marine conservation with a focus on the restoration of tropical coral reef ecosystems. During this internship you will be trained and certified as a coral reef restoration diver and will get fully acquainted with the daily operations of the foundation. The internship lasts 6 months and is a full-time position offering a small stipend and vast amount of experience in coral reef restoration through participation in our community involvement, daily operations and field work- which includes maintaining our coral nurseries and outplanting corals onto the reefs.
Interns perform a range of tasks, including:
- Participating in community outreach programs
- Assisting with maintenance in coral nurseries
- Assisting with the outplanting of corals
- Assisting staff in coral reef restoration dive programs
- Assisting staff in leading volunteer activities
- Promoting the Foundation and communicating the achievements
Requirements
- Applicants should be enrolled in an undergraduate program having completed at least two years of study at an accredited college or university, be enrolled in a graduate program, OR be a recent graduate from a college or university.
- Applicants must have an Open Water SCUBA diver certification and at least 30 logged dives.
- Applicants need to be physically fit and able to work in the water and sun. Selected candidates are required to fill in a Diver Medical Participant Questionnaire. This questionnaire provides a basis to determine if you should seek a dive evaluation by a certified physician.
- Applicants need to provide own living expenses (housing, transportation, food) and dive gear (excluding tanks and weights).
- Travel and dive insurance recommended.
Salary and benefits
$500 per month
BCD and Regulator will be provided
Start date
January – June 2026
July – December 2026
(Start and end dates are somewhat flexible)
How to apply
Please compile and email the following documents in PDF format to lola@reefrenewalbonaire.org:
- Cover letter
- Resume (including contact information for three references)
- Short answers (less than 300 words) to each of the questions listed below
Please answer the following questions with short answers (less than 300 words each) and submit them along with the rest of your application materials.
- Which internship period are you applying for? See our website for the available dates (e.g. 2024 1st quarter).
- Describe in detail your diving experience: certifications, # of dives, types of diving, boat/shore diving?
- Tell me about a community outreach experience you have had: have you done public presentations? What types of presentations have you done? Would you consider yourself a strong public communicator?
- Why do you want to be a RRFB intern? How does this internship fit in with your current and future goals?
- Interns need to provide their living expenses. The cost of living in Bonaire can range from $900.00-$1200.00/month. Please describe how you plan to support yourself for the duration of the internship (e.g. savings, grants, etc.)