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Now accepting Fall 2025 applications
*Fall applications will be available in April. Spring and Winter applications will be available in August.
Summary:
The Giant Ocean Tank (GOT) is the centerpiece of the New England Aquarium. It is a 200,000 gallon Caribbean reef exhibit and is home to over 1000 animals and 100 species, including tropical bony fish, sharks and stingrays, and sea turtles. 4 feeding dives and 2 maintenance dives occur daily and are on a tight schedule. Interns are an integral part of our team, helping with all aspects of animal husbandry and exhibit maintenance.
Organizational Description:
The New England Aquarium is a catalyst for global change through public engagement and education, commitment to marine animal conservation, innovative scientific research, and effective advocacy for a vital and vibrant ocean.
Time commitment:
12-16 Weeks. 3 Full Days Per Week (8:00 am-5:00 pm)
Responsibilities:
- Diving in the GOT for underwater feedings and maintenance tasks
- Daily food preparation
- Cleaning of all support areas
- Platform surface/target feedings
- Visitor interaction
- Frozen food pulling
- Assistance with medical and animal acclimation procedures
Qualifications:
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Must be able to lift 60 pounds
- Must be able to pass a diving-specific physical and a checkout dive with our diving safety officer (DSO)
- All prospective dive interns must have logged at least 15 open water dives, at least 5 of which have occurred in the previous 12-month period. Priority will be given to applicants with 25 or more logged dives