Join Intern Abroad HQ, the world’s most affordable international internship organization, and invest in your future with an Aegean Marine Science & Island Conservation Internship in Greece.

Gain experience with an established Conservation Institute, dedicated to researching and defending the biodiversity of the Aegean. If you’re passionate about marine and terrestrial conservation, this internship will provide experience in understanding real-world scientific efforts to support critical conservation initiatives.

Aegean Marine Science & Island Conservation internships primarily take place on Lispi Island. Occasionally interns may spend time on the research base at Samos, where there are similar accommodations available for interns. On the island of Lispi, there are four accommodation bases available. They are centrally located within Lipsi, not far from the office and main research base. The town is picturesque and the community is very welcoming. Local produce such as honey and fruit can be purchased from local markets. The base is located alongside the harbor front, where the boats used for research work are stationed. Each of the accommodation bases can sleep about 18-20 guests.

Eligibility requirement

Suitable for undergraduate and/or postgraduate students looking for field experience related to relevant studies (i.e Environmental Sciences, Biology, Environmental Law, Conservation Science etc). High School graduates aged 18+ may be accepted, depending on the strength of their application (including any relevant experience, with a desire to learn and grow within this field).

Language requirements

This internship is conducted in English.

What's Included

This program ranges from 6-24 weeks. Your fully-hosted experience includes sourcing of your internship placement, personalization of your project plan, airport pick-up, orientation, accommodation, meals and 24/7 support. For a full list of our transparent fees, check out our website.
 
The Aegean Marine Science & Island Conservation internship program in Greece is primarily based on the small island of Lipsi, where a multi-functional research base is situated. Interns collaborate to assist the ongoing research projects which are led by dedicated Marine Ecology and Marine Mammal Research & Conservation teams.

Daily briefing starts at 9am to cover the day’s activities. Interns work in teams and their research primarily covers marine ecology, marine mammals, and mapping using GIS. Work starts after the briefing.

The nature of activities that interns are involved with varies depending upon seasonality, as all internship activities are subject to weather conditions. Conservation and research priorities vary throughout the year. However, the key fields of action relate to:

• Marine Ecology (i.e. invasive species analysis, assessing seagrass habitats, assessing blue carbon in seagrass meadows, artificial reef assessment etc)
• Marine Mammals (i.e. photo identification, assessing pod structures, population monitoring, bioacoustics etc)
• Terrestrial Conservation (i.e. monitoring biodiversity, flora and fauna studies etc)
• Laboratory Research (i.e. water, soil, and microplastic analysis)
• Law and Policy (i.e. IUU fisheries, marine protection areas, protection of habitats against destructive fishing practices etc)
• GIS & Remote Sensing (i.e. mapping of seagrass meadows, mapping of coralligenous reefs etc) Environmental Education (i.e. conservation and sustainable teaching etc)

It is important to note that this internship requires a lot of self-motivation and self-guided work. There is a large intern-to-supervisor ratio, so interns should come prepared with what they want to study and work on, as well as specific questions in order to achieve your goals. It will greatly enhance your participation to take initiative and proactively ask for help from the supervisors when required.
 
Intern Abroad HQ's Greece programs are available year-round, with the Monday start date of your choice.

Intern Abroad HQ provides the most affordable and top-rated programs. Detailed pricing available for your duration on our website.

We match you with innovative and entrepreneurial host organizations around the world that give you the opportunity to make a real contribution on high-impact projects with the support of travel experts with an outstanding safety system and track record.

Gain valuable international career experience that will boost your employability in a volatile job market.

Our experiential learning approach provides a structured and guided platform for you to think critically about your experiences on your internship. It accelerates and deepens your learning by asking self-reflective questions around the contexts, actions, and outcomes of your placement.

Academic credit available for all experiences with 45 hours or more through our School of Record with University of Montana that you can apply towards your degree at your home institution.

Flexible booking and free changes so you can register with confidence.

• Select your start date & duration: All Intern Abroad HQ programs are available year-round and you can choose to intern for durations on this program ranging from 6 to 24 weeks.
• Complete your registration: After you have been accepted on your chosen program, you can secure your place by paying the Deposit.
• Pay your Balance: This is only due 60 days before your program starts.

Need to make changes to your booking? You can make free unlimited changes to your destination, project and dates up until 60 days before you start.