This is an equal opportunity internship, and we encourage persons from any group historically marginalized in marine ecology to apply. The internship will be paid and last approximately 10 weeks, with an option to extend, and the start date is negotiable (but no later than October 2020). The intern must be highly self-motivated and able to work independently, as they will be based remotely, and must have access to a computer and internet to perform tasks full-time and participate in regular video conferences with MarineGEO staff. The ideal applicant should have a background in marine ecology and biology.
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We seek a recent graduate with strong quantitative and computer skills, including proficiency in the R statistical software and Microsoft Office suite. They will also be able to engage in other MarineGEO and Smithsonian activities, including regular team meetings, discussions, and workshops. As part of this effort, we will work with the intern to formulate a novel research question that they will investigate as part of these larger efforts. The intern will primarily assist with processing data from SeagrassNET, the largest and longest-running seagrass survey on the planet, and the 2020 MarineGEO Global Seagrass Survey, which is currently underway. Smithsonian MarineGEO seeks to recruit a motivated intern to join our team for the fall of 2020. Richard du Toit, Getty.Smithsonian’s MarineGEO Seagrass Internship, Fall 2020
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Scorpion with tail up: Otto Hahn, Picture Press/Photolibrary. Credits – Scorpion close-up: Emanuele Biggi. They have, however, changed in size with today’s scorpions measuring half the size of their ancient ancestors.
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Prehistoric fossils of scorpions found in Scotland show that their appearance hasn’t changed over the millennia. Scorpions have been around since before the age of the dinosaurs, and scientists think they may even have been the first animals to move from water to land hundreds of millions of years ago. In the hot, dry deserts, where many species live, scorpions cope with the scorching heat of the sun by burrowing beneath the sand or soil. Believe it or not, researchers have frozen scorpions overnight, only to put them in the sun the next day and watch them thaw out and walk away. When food is scarce, scorpions can slow down their metabolism (the process animals use to get energy from food) so much so that they are able to live off just one insect per year! And they can withstand incredibly harsh climates, too, both hot and cold. Phew!Įquipped with seriously super survival skills, these amazing creatures live in some of our planet’s toughest environments. Thankfully, humans aren’t on the scorpion’s menu, and these quirky critters will only attack if they feel threatened. Whilst the venom of most scorpions is only powerful enough to kill small creatures, there are around 30-40 species with a sting strong enough to kill a human. Scorpions don’t only use their stings to kill their prey – they use it to defend themselves against predators, too, such as snakes, lizards and birds. Ouch! These awesome arachnids typically eat insects (although some eat spiders, lizards and small rodents, too), and each species has a special type of venom that works well against the chosen prey. When hungry, a scorpion will quickly grab its prey with its pincers, and then whip its telson – the poisonous tip of their tail – forward to sting and kill the doomed victim. These cool critters can be found on every continent around the world, except Antarctica, but they’re most common in deserts and areas of hot, dry lands.įearsome predators, scorpions have an impressive method for catching their grub. They look a bit like small lobsters, equipped with a pair of pincers and a thin, segmented tail that curves over their back. Scorpions are arachnids and have eight legs like their cousins – spiders, mites and ticks. Habitat: Most common in deserts and dry grassland Are you ready to meet a super-cool critter with a serious sting in its tale? Then check out our fascinating scorpion facts!