The Marine & Environmental Research Institute (MERI) is filling a Marine Research Internship position for the 2017 field season. This is a full-time position requiring a 6-month commitment from June through November (flexible start date). The Marine Research Intern will assist the MERI Research Department with the implementation of its marine research projects. Large-scale projects investigating the impacts of microplastics in the marine food web will be the top priority of this internship. Other projects will include monitoring for bacteria at local swimming beaches, early identification of harmful algal blooms, tracking ocean warming and acidification, and assisting with response to marine mammal strandings (whales and harbor seals) in the Downeast region. Primary responsibilities