Project Seagrass is seeking an Operations Support Officer to provide technical and logistical support across its laboratory, warehouse, and seed processing facilities. The role involves maintaining equipment, ensuring safe storage and cleanliness of lab materials, and supporting fieldwork logistics including driving project vehicles. The officer will also assist with routine stock checks and inventory management to keep operations running smoothly.

Operations Support Officer

OceanMind is looking for a Senior Data Scientist to lead research and algorithmic development aimed at improving maritime intelligence and combating illegal fishing globally. The role involves conducting deep exploratory analysis across diverse datasets to detect patterns, risks, and behaviours at sea, then translating complex findings into actionable insights for government and partner stakeholders. This fully remote position requires a strong background in mathematics, statistics, or computer science and a genuine drive to apply data science to real-world conservation challenges.

Senior Data Scientist

The Port Townsend Marine Science Center is hiring a Camps Assistant for its summer marine biology camps serving children aged 6 to 14. The assistant designs and leads engaging educational activities rooted in marine science and outdoor exploration, mentors youth volunteer counselors, and manages day-to-day camp logistics. This is a temporary full-time position running from June through August, ideal for someone passionate about marine education and working with young people.

Camps Assistant

The Olive Ridley Project, in partnership with Laamu Maavah Council, is recruiting a Sea Turtle Conservation Officer to monitor and protect sea turtles on the island of L. Maavah. The role involves conducting physical and drone surveys to detect and report illegal take, rescuing stranded turtles, and collecting nesting and poaching data. The officer will also lead local education and outreach activities, including developing culturally relevant materials for schools and community organisations. Applicants must be residents of L. Maavah with fluency in Dhivehi and English. The position offers a 4-month contract with the possibility of extension, starting 1 May 2026.

Sea Turtle Conservation Officer

The Nature Conservancy is seeking a National Project Coordinator to manage a GEF-funded project focused on improving waste management and public awareness for a clean and healthy ocean in the Eastern Caribbean. The coordinator will oversee all aspects of project implementation—including budgets, timelines, staffing, and stakeholder engagement—working with government agencies, NGOs, community groups, and international partners in Grenada. The role requires at least 5 years of experience in natural resource management or a related field, strong project management skills, and the ability to navigate complex multi-stakeholder environments. This is a five-year term-limited position based in St. George's, Grenada.

National Project Coordinator (for a Clean and Healthy Ocean)

The Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) is hiring a Research Assistant to support the Juvenile Striped Bass Seine Survey, which monitors annual recruitment of juvenile Striped Bass in the Chesapeake Bay's spawning and nursery areas. Key duties include deploying a 100-ft beach seine in chest-deep water, identifying and counting fish, recording environmental data, and preparing otolith samples in the lab. The role is a temporary hourly position (up to 6 months, max 29 hrs/week), requiring a valid driver's licence, physical fitness for fieldwork, and comfort working outdoors in all conditions.

Research Assistant

Auburn University's Marine Extension and Research Center is looking for a Research Assistant or Associate to support grant-funded projects focused on water quality monitoring, oyster restoration, and coastal habitat health in Alabama estuaries. Responsibilities include conducting field experiments, collecting and analysing environmental samples, and performing scientific diving in low-visibility conditions. The associate-level role typically requires a master's degree and prior relevant research experience.

Research Assistant or Associate

The Ocean Risk and Resilience Action Alliance (ORRAA) is seeking an Insurance Officer to advance its blue finance innovation agenda by integrating insurance solutions into ocean and coastal finance transactions. The role involves working closely with development banks, investors, and international stakeholders to apply cutting-edge approaches such as natural asset insurance, ecosystem-based risk modelling, and parametric insurance to support Marine 30x30 objectives and build resilience for coastal communities in the Global South. Candidates must have deep expertise in the insurance industry, strong financial literacy, and a passion for ocean resilience.

Insurance Officer, Blue Finance Innovation

The Benioff Ocean Science Laboratory at UC Santa Barbara is hiring a Communications Specialist to develop and execute science communication strategies that translate cutting-edge ocean research into compelling content for diverse audiences. The role encompasses writing, editing, media relations, digital content creation, and stakeholder engagement to raise the profile of the lab's work on ocean health and conservation. This is a hybrid position based in California, requiring strong writing skills and experience communicating complex scientific topics to general and professional audiences.

Communications Specialist 3

Oceana Philippines is seeking a project-based Research Assistant, preferably based in Southern Leyte, to support an applied marine governance and conservation research project in the Panaon Island Protected Seascape (PIPS) from April to December 2026. The role involves supporting key informant interviews, focus group discussions, data collection, and documentation in partnership with the University of Michigan and the University of Rhode Island. Candidates should hold a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, have strong qualitative research skills, and be comfortable working with local government and coastal community stakeholders.

Research Assistant (Project-based)

MarViva is seeking a consultant specialised in pedagogical content development to support "Save The Blue Five," a regional initiative in the Southeast Pacific focused on protecting migratory marine megafauna including whales, sharks, and rays. Over a 12-month period, the consultant will create educational toolkits, training materials, and communication content that translates scientific knowledge into accessible formats for the general public. The role also involves facilitating workshops and building awareness strategies to promote ocean connectivity and marine conservation across the region.

Consultoría para la mediación pedagógica y desarrollo de contenidos de formación y comunicación

Based in Hilo, Hawai'i, this full-time position supports the Hawai'i Coral Reef Initiative (HCRI) and the Division of Aquatic Resources (DAR). The technician conducts marine surveys using snorkel and SCUBA, including biological transects, fish counts, and water quality sampling to monitor coral reef health. The role also involves coordinating community outreach events and managing volunteers for marine animal emergency responses such as monk seal and sea turtle strandings.

HCRI Outreach & Hybrid Monitoring Technician I

Norfolk County Council is recruiting a Marine and Coastal Team Leader to guide the work of the Norfolk Coast Partnership and the Wash & North Norfolk Marine Partnership. The role involves leading strategic efforts to protect coastal habitats and species while supporting sustainable local economies, managing multidisciplinary teams, and advising Partnership Management Boards. The Team Leader will represent the partnerships at regional and national level to influence marine and coastal conservation policy. This is a permanent position at Scale K (£43,822–£48,227 per annum), based across The Wash and Norfolk Coast.

Marine and Coastal Team Leader

Explore Cape Verde is looking for two German-speaking Marine Biologist Guides to lead eco-tours and marine education experiences on the island of Sal. Guides will educate guests about the rich biodiversity of the Cape Verde archipelago, lead snorkelling and wildlife observation activities, and contribute to local conservation efforts. Fluency in both German and English is required, along with a background in marine biology or a related field and a passion for environmental education.

German speaking Marine Biologist Guide

The Division of Aquatic Resources (DAR) in Hawai'i offers sea turtle conservation volunteering opportunities in partnership with local programmes. Volunteers conduct night beach patrols to observe nesting turtles and assist hatchlings reaching the ocean, as well as daytime nest monitoring and data recording. Activities may also include photo-identification of green sea turtles, monitoring basking sites, and participating in marine debris clean-ups. This is an ideal opportunity for anyone passionate about sea turtle conservation and ocean health in Hawai'i.

See Turtles volunteering

The Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL) in Woods Hole is offering an 8-week summer internship in development and communications. The intern will produce news features, press releases, and social media content about cutting-edge marine research conducted at MBL, interviewing scientists and identifying compelling stories for public audiences. Candidates should have strong writing skills and be able to create basic photography and video content to accompany their work.

Summer Intern – Development & Communications

Lynker Corporation is looking for a Coastal Management Specialist to serve as a technical liaison for NOAA's Coral Reef Conservation Program across Pacific jurisdictions including Hawai'i, American Samoa, and Guam. The role focuses on capacity building, managing block grants, and facilitating communication between federal and local conservation partners to advance coral reef management strategies. Key responsibilities include representing the programme at task force meetings and supporting the development of local coral reef conservation plans.

Coastal Management Specialist - Pacific Coral Liaison

Lynker Corporation is hiring a Coastal Management Specialist to support the NOAA Office for Coastal Management in implementing restoration and resilience projects across the Great Lakes and surrounding region. The specialist will act as a liaison for state and local partners, providing technical assistance to strengthen coastal community resilience, manage regional water resources, and support the National Coastal Zone Management Programme and the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. Strong knowledge of coastal management policies and stakeholder engagement experience are required.

Coastal Management Specialist

Plymouth Marine Laboratory is seeking a Junior Analytical Chemist to join its world-class biogeochemistry team, operating and maintaining advanced analytical instruments used in marine chemistry research. The role involves significant fieldwork, including participating in ship-based expeditions to collect marine chemistry data across global ocean environments. Candidates must be willing to spend extended periods at sea and complete sea survival training as part of the role's requirements.

Junior Analytical Chemist

Whale Watching Akureyri is looking for a German-speaking guide to lead educational whale watching tours in Eyjafjörður, one of Iceland's prime locations for marine wildlife observation. The guide will deliver engaging bilingual commentary on cetaceans, seabirds, and local marine conservation, assist with guest safety briefings, and act as a deckhand during tours. Candidates must be fluent in German and English, hold an EEA passport or Icelandic work eligibility, and have a strong interest in marine science and the ability to work in all weather conditions.

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