Given the ongoing situation around COVID-19, some of these responsibilities will shift to ensure the safety and security of the intern (e.g., not attending hearings in person). For the near future, COL staff are working remotely so the intern may work from any location. There may ultimately be travel to D.C. if appropriate. The policy internship is designed to further professional development for current or recently graduated students through work with COL’s Public Affairs team. The intern learns about the federal legislative process and becomes more familiar with current science and ocean policy issues. They are responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and reporting on relevant bills and legislative hearings; contributing to the policy section of the weekly newsletter; developing infor

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