Come join R. Christopher Goodwin & Associates, Inc. (RCG&A) as a Mid-Level Nautical Archaeologist. RCG&A is 40-year-old cultural resources planning and compliance firm with expertise across the spectrum of the preservation disciplines Our award-winning team of dedicated nautical archaeologists, geoarchaeologists, and GIS personnel work together closely on important projects that have a significant impact on the nation’s infrastructure and development.
This full-time, permanent position requires a master’s degree in maritime/nautical archaeology or closely related field. Experience in geophysical data collection, processing and analyses is required, as is skill in technical writing. Must meet the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications Standards (48 CFR 44738- 44739) and have experience conducting or supporting geotechnical investigations is ideal. The candidate also should possess project management experience working in the Gulf of Mexico and along the Atlantic Cost and Outer Continental Shelf.
Experience Requirements:
Proficiency working in HYPACK (or equivalent) to plan, collect, edit, and analyze magnetometer data;
Proficiency collecting, editing, and analyzing side scan sonar data;
Familiarity and some experience with collecting, processing and analyzing subbottom profiler data is a plus;
Must have Advanced Open Water and Rescue Diver certifications from a recognized organization (i.e., SSI, PADI, NAUI, etc.). Valid First Aid, CPR, and Oxygen Administration are a plus.
This full-time, salaried professional position carries a full benefits package (paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave; health, dental, and life insurance; and a liberal 401(k) plan). Salary is highly competitive and commensurate with educational and professional experience.
Please upload a letter of interest, a full CV, and contact information for three professional or academic references who can speak to your archaeological capabilities and work experience.
Location: Belper, Derbyshire (fully supported homeworking options available for the right candidate)
Full or part time: Flexible working options available including term time only
Salary: £24,600 – £405,000 commensurate with skills and experience
Looking for a career in maritime archaeology in a growing company with lots of opportunities? Then we would like to hear from you. Various positions are available and we are particularly keen to hear from people specialising in marine geophysics, palaeolandscape analysis, including either geoarchaeological assessment or sub-bottom profiler data interpretation.
MSDS Marine are a Marine and Coastal Contractor specialising in the management, execution and support of archaeological projects in the marine environment.
MSDS Marine have grown steadily since first established in 2011 and are now a market leader in maritime archaeology in the UK. In 2022 we launched MSDS Heritage, our terrestrial division. MSDS Marine currently have a large volume of work and are involved in many high-profile marine development projects. As a result, we are looking to expand our team with enthusiastic and self-motivated individuals.
You will be educated to at least degree level with a passion for heritage. A proven track record in commercial archaeology work would be beneficial.
Due to current work levels we have various permanent roles available from opportunities for enthusiastic and motivated archaeologists through to more senior Project Managers and more specialist roles (in particular geoarchaeologists and marine geophysical specialists). Current work includes a range of activities primarily relating to the planning process (including EIA work), from research and GIS analysis, to marine geophysical assessment and report writing and provision of advice to clients.
Looking for a career in maritime archaeology in a growing company with lots of opportunities? Then we would love to hear from you.
MSDS Marine have grown steadily since we were first established in 2011 and are now a market leader in maritime archaeology in the UK. MSDS currently have a large volume of work and are involved in many high-profile offshore development projects. As a result, we are looking to expand our team by recruiting an experienced, enthusiastic and self-motivated marine geophysicist. Whilst the role is marine focused, we would also like to hear from individuals that fit the criteria within a terrestrial environment, but with a desire to work in the marine environment. We understand that core skills are transferable, and we would be able to support a transition and your development.
We have a competitive package of employee benefits including flexible working options and are currently trialling a four-day working week!
You will be an experienced heritage or geophysics professional, educated to at least degree level, with a proven track record in geophysical work. You will work closely with other team members on existing work as well as identifying and following opportunities for future work. We are looking for someone who wants to help shape our future growth and has ideas to the future direction they believe we should take.
The role will require you to undertake a range of activities, primarily relating to marine geophysics, from research and GIS analysis, to data processing and interpretation to report writing and provision of advice to clients. A clear and robust understanding of marine heritage in UK waters and the legislation, policy and curatorial advice which govern this is desirable. MSDS Marine prides itself on good client relationships borne from a strong understanding of our client’s requirements and wishes, and as such the role requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Creative thinking and the ability to apply this in different areas, from the development of complex survey strategies to the inception of new projects, would also be highly desirable.
We are currently trialing a four-day working week until the end of March 2024. We are hoping this will become a permanent option for all staff. Find out more here: https://msdsmarine.com/2024-is-time-for-change/
Want to know more?
Contact Mark James for an informal chat. Email: Mark@msdsmarine.co.uk Tel: 01332 300043
While shipwrecks are often the primary focus of maritime heritage preservation in America’s Great Lakes national marine sanctuaries, a recent two-part maritime cultural landscape study of the 962-square-mile Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast National Marine Sanctuary reveals that shipwrecks only tell part of the story of human connections to the natural environment in this region. There were many harbors, shipyards, and lumber mills associated with Euro-American fisheries tied to sanctuary waters, and these inland seas were essential for Indigenous peoples for millennia before European contact. The report highlights the need for future Tribal cultural landscape studies by Indigenous peoples in their own voices.
“People have used these waters for over 10,000 years,” said Russ Green, superintendent of Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast National Marine Sanctuary. “Historic shipwrecks happen to be the most visible of the sanctuary’s archaeological features, but they represent just a fraction of its history and cultural significance. We hope this report can be a starting point to working in partnership with local Indigenous peoples in future cultural studies.”
What is a Maritime Cultural Landscape?
A maritime cultural landscape study is like a special investigation that looks at the connection between people and the marine environment over time. It explores how humans have interacted with the ocean, rivers, and other waterways, and how these interactions have shaped cultures and communities. This study goes beyond just the physical structures like boats or ports; it also considers stories, traditions, and communities related to waterways.
Subsequent to an award from the National Park Service from the Semiquincentennial Grant program, the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (VDHR) is soliciting proposals for a marine remote sensing survey of state-owned subaqueous bottomlands contained within the Siege of Yorktown battlefield. This survey is designed as part of a phased comprehensive survey for this nationally significant landscape. While survey in the area has been previously undertaken and resources have been documented, no comprehensive survey has been completed for this resource. Sunken vessels associated with the 1781 Siege of Yorktown are known to exist within the boundary but have not been located. Additionally, submerged cultural materials from other periods are likely to exist given area’s intensive occupation and maritime landscape. Results from this survey will assist with the management of cultural materials contained within the submerged bottomlands of the Commonwealth.
Contractor shall provide archaeological remote sensing within the provided survey boundaries to meet or exceed remote sensing guidelines outlined in the
No bottom disturbance is anticipated during the execution of the survey. Additionally, no artifact collection is anticipated.
Survey parameters listed in the Instrumentation and Procedures section are minimum standards required to complete this survey, additional instruments or procedures may be included by the Contractor.
Contractor shall not sub-award any significant portion of this survey work, such as the collection of marine remote sensing data. Sub-awarding for support equipment and services such as a survey vessel or housing is permitted.
Archaeology (exclusively with a focus on marine and underwater cultural heritage, and forensic)
The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture invites applications for bursaries from institutions accredited and registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training for students who wish to pursue studies in heritage related programmes.
Eligibility
South African citizenship;
Letter of provisional acceptance / letter of admission from the institution;
Not older than forty (40) years;
Outstanding / satisfactory academic performance (academic progress report if already at an institution) or (Grade 12 if you are a 1st year student);
Field of study (heritage related)
Not employed full time by government, state agencies or private sector with a salary of more than R350 000.
Students who are beneficiaries of other bursaries or donors for the 2024 academic year will only be considered if tuition fee at the said university or institution exceeds the DSAC’s threshold by at least 10% upwards.
Discover how maritime archaeology reveals a new understanding of North Carolina’s historic oyster industry, which remains a significant part of the state’s cultural, environmental, and maritime history. In this webinar, look back at the industry during the 19th and 20th centuries and learn how fishers from northern states changed the industry when they entered North Carolina sounds.
Join Patrick Boyle, a doctoral student in the Texas A&M University Nautical Archaeology Program, to gain insight into North Carolina’s historic oyster industry. Learn about the bugeye, a regional type of boat built in Maryland shipyards, and why its construction was perfect for North Carolina waters. Discover the influence of Chesapeake Bay oysterers on the industry, and explore several oyster boat shipwrecks in the region as he talks about his archaeological research.
Patrick Boyle – Biography Patrick Boyle is a doctoral student in the Texas A&M University Nautical Archaeology Program researching the differing construction methods of the vernacular oyster boats of Chesapeake Bay. Having obtained an MPhil in Historical and Maritime Archaeology from the University of Bristol, UK, and an MA from the Program in Maritime Studies at East Carolina University, Patrick previously worked as the Assistant State Underwater Archaeologist for Virginia’s Department of Historic Resources. Patrick spends his free time hiking, reading, and is pursuing his divemaster certification.
The position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), United States Coast Guard (USCG), Director of Governmental and Public Affairs in Washington, DC.
This role serves as a Museum Specialist. This position is to perform a full range of complex curatorial and collections work in a museum.
Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team.
Typical work assignments include:
Managing curatorial data and museum collection.
Monitoring and maintaining environmental and housekeeping conditions of artifacts and exhibits on-display and in collections storage areas.
Preparing artifacts and exhibit space for installation or removal of exhibits.
Assisting public with scholarly and subject specific inquiries.
Providing recommendations and technical expertise for exhibit design.
As part of the 2023−24 Florida History Day program, the National Maritime Historical Society (NMHS) is sponsoring a scholarship for a junior-division and a senior-division entry that explores a maritime history topic. Criteria for these prizes are presented below. Recipients will be announced during the Florida History Day Awards Ceremony. For additional information about the Society, go to www.seahistory.org.
Prizes for 1st Place(ONE each for junior and senior divisions) include a $100 cash prize (divided equally for group projects), a one-year membership in NMHS which includes Sea History magazine, recognition on the NMHS website, and a certificate of achievement. The mentoring teacher will receive a one-year membership in NMHS and recognition on the NMHS website.
Prizes for 2nd Place(ONE each for junior and senior divisions) include a $50 cash prize (divided equally for group projects), one-year membership in NMHS which includes Sea History magazine, recognition on the NMHS website, and a certificate of achievement. The mentoring teacher will receive a one-year membership in NMHS and recognition on the NMHS website.
Individual or group entries in any NHD category may apply for the NMHS scholarships if they meet the following criteria.
The entry is advancing to the Florida History Day state contest.
The project represents scholarly and historically accurate research.
The project topic relates to maritime history and to the NHD annual theme. The topic can relate to a person, event, or idea associated with maritime history such as underwater archaeology, ships, ship construction, artifacts, navigation, seafaring, naval operations, or maritime customs.
The deadline for applications is March 27, 2024. Entries will be evaluated by a three-person judging team. A scholarship awarded to a group entry will be divided equally among the participating students. Applying for a National Maritime Historical Society scholarship does not prohibit a student(s) from nominating an entry for other Florida History Day special prizes.
To apply for the National Maritime Historical Society Scholarship, send four copies of the NMHS application form ( PDF, 136 KB), entry process paper, and annotated bibliography to FHD Coordinator.
This position is located in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR), Office of Exploration and Research (OER), with one vacancy in Silver Spring, MD; Alpena, MI; Durham, NH; Seattle, WA; or Gulfport, MS
This position is also announced under vacancy number OAR OER-24-12292498-ST, which is open to Status Candidates. You must apply to both announcements if you want to be considered for both.
As a Research Archeologist, you will perform the following duties:
Manage, coordinate, and implement research programs within Office of Ocean Exploration and Research (OER), including providing strategic direction and advice regarding techniques that use submersibles and remotely operated vehicles (ROV). Provide expert guidance and conduct applied research and analysis of maritime archaeological resources. Execute field research on maritime and cultural heritage-based research projects in ocean and great lakes environments. Serve as a principal investigator for archeological field studies, conduct significant assessments to determine if sites are eligible for National Register of Historic Places.
Serve as the Senior Archeologist and is the expert advisor, primary reviewer and compliance officer for all matters related to the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). Recommend, design, coordinate, and maintain systems for monitoring and tracking maritime and cultural resources for their preservation status and compliance with NHPA. Serve as a point of contact for review and compliance with NHPA mandates.
Manage, oversee, and implement technical programs in marine archaeology and maritime history to foster public understanding, support, and participation. Establish and maintain collaborative partnerships within the program and agency and between academia, other government agencies, industry and the general public regarding research, conservation, discovery, and protection of maritime heritage resources.
These duties are described at the full performance level of the ZP-4; the ZP-3 is developmental leading to such performance.
The Maritime Research Division of the South Carolina Institute of Archaeology and Anthropology at the University of South Carolina, Columbia is seeking an Underwater Archaeologist (ARCH-I). The position is full-time with benefits and will work on the main campus in Columbia. Applications will be received until midnight Friday, 1 April 2024 or until the position is filled. We hope to offer the position by the end of February with a start date at an agreed upon time shortly thereafter. The successful candidate will work alongside two other Division staff members and complement efforts to preserve the maritime archaeological legacy in the lakes, rivers, and coastal waters of South Carolina.
Underwater Archaeologist (ARCH-I):
The incumbent reports directly to the State Underwater Archaeologist. The employee will work with the supervising archaeologist to meet the program’s goals, specifically relating to education and outreach. The employee will act as the administrator for the Hobby Licensing process and manage all databases relating to the program. The employee will support archaeological research and act as principal/co-principal investigator on Maritime Research Division (MRD) projects designated by the supervisor. The employee will also manage equipment and act as a dive safety officer for the MRD. This position requires periodic travel for fieldwork, presentations, and meetings.
Link for additional information and to apply for the job:
The goal of this lesson is to motivate students to learn both more about the slave trade and to think about other under-explored aspects of history through a video about Black scuba divers exploring wreckage of slave ships.
While many students and teachers are aware of the slave trade broadly, most do not know the details about who were involved and what took place. This lesson is designed to give students new perspectives on history, how history is told and who tells it and the lasting impact history has on our lives today.
WHAT: In celebration of Black History Month, the New England Aquarium Lecture Series presents Jay Haigler, archaeologist and founding member of Diving With a Purpose (DWP), an international non-profit organization that documents and protects African slave-trade shipwrecks. DWP promotes maritime archaeology and ocean conservation through educational and training programs, mission leadership, and project support services for submerged heritage preservation and conservation projects worldwide, with a focus on the African Diaspora. In his talk, Haigler will share the powerful story of Clotilda—the last known slave ship to enter America.
The New England Aquarium Lecture Series is presented free to the public through the generosity of the Lowell Institute.
WHEN: Thursday, February 15 at 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: In person at the New England Aquarium’s Simons Theatre, 1 Central Wharf, Boston. The lecture will also be livestreamed via Zoom.
HOW: The public can register for the free event here.
WHO: Jay V. Haigler is a registered archaeologist, founding board member, and lead instructor of Diving With a Purpose. He is the principal investigator for a U.S. Department of Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency mission to search, identify, and recover World War II soldiers and aircraft missing in action in the coastal waters of France. He engages his passion for science communication through authoring and co-authoring academic journals, mass media, and digital publications. Haigler has worked with National Geographic magazine, the Public Broadcast System, and CBS News and 60 Minutes. He is a guest lecturer at the University of California Los Angeles, Stanford University, and the University of California San Diego’s Scripps Center for Marine Archaeology. Haigler serves as a board member of several organizations including the American Anthropological Association, Archaeology Division, American Council on Underwater Archaeology, American Academy of Underwater Sciences, Society of Black Archaeologists, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Mallows Bay-Potomac River National Marine Sanctuary’s Advisory Council.
MEDIA CONTACT: Pam Bechtold Snyder, psnyder@neaq.org; 617-686-5068
The Introductory Course on the Conservation and Restoration of Archaeological Finds from Underwater Environments is being organized by the International Centre for Underwater Archaeology in Zadar (ICUA Zadar), and it will be held in Zadar, Croatia, 11-22 March 2024.
This course is designed to provide practical and theoretical training to candidates who wish to work independently in the restoration and conservation of underwater archaeological finds on an international level.
The course will consist of practical work under the supervision of a mentor at the workshops of the ICUA Zadar. At the three main workshops that specialize in metal, ceramic, glass, and organic finds, candidates will have the chance to work on a variety of materials. ICUA Zadar staff will provide training in accordance with the course programme manual and the standards that were applicable to the ICUA/UNESCO advanced course held in 2011.
We are planning a two-week Introductory Course that will involve work in all three workshops. Upon completion of the course, candidates will be required to take an exam that covers both theoretical and practical segments. If they pass the exam, they will receive a certificate from the Centre confirming their successful completion of the specialised course for conservators/restorers of underwater archaeological finds.
Participation costs:
Introductory Course on the Conservation and Restoration of Archaeological Finds from Underwater Environments
Duration: 10 working days, price: EUR 500,00
The price covers the cost of staying at the ICUA dormitory, as well as the restoration textbook, work smock, and shirt.
Applicants that do not require accommodation in our dormitory can attend the course at a discounted price.
Application process
Candidates applying are kindly requested to submit a request and their curriculum vitae (CV). Please direct applications and any questions you may have by e-mail to Martina Ćurković Madiraca at mcmadiraca@icua.hr. Deadline for application is 16th February 2024. Number of students is limited. Applications will be assessed and selected based on the professional and educational profiles as presented in the application documents. Priority will be given to experienced conservators-restorers, young professionals and students involved in conservation, safeguarding and management of cultural heritage. Letters of support from an institution that is competent in safeguarding cultural heritage will be considered an added value.
Course Programme
Introductory Course on the Conservation and Restoration of Archaeological Finds
The two-week course on the conservation and restoration of underwater archaeological finds provides an introduction to conservation-restoration. During the course participants will be acquainted with work on all materials and spend a few days in each of the workshops. The training consists of a theoretical and practical segment, with the possibility of placing greater focus on a given segment, depending on the wishes, capabilities and knowledge of the applicant. In the practical segment applicants will have the opportunity to try their hand on the phases of conservation-restoration work that can be executed in the available time. Within these time constraints conducting all phases of conservation-restoration work on a single object is impossible and participants will therefore have the opportunity to work on phases of conservation-restoration work on various smaller objects. The goal of this brief course is to either acquaint participants with conservation and restoration as a method of protecting archaeological finds or to acquaint more experienced conservators-restorers with the specifics pertaining to the treatment of archaeological finds originating from wet environments.
Are you a SCUBA professional or educator? Join the Florida Public Archaeology Network, the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, and the Florida Bureau of Archaeological Research for our next Heritage Awareness Diving Seminar (HADS)!
HADS focuses on providing dive professionals and educators with a greater knowledge of how to proactively protect shipwrecks, artificial reefs, and other underwater cultural sites. Upon completion, attendees will be able to teach the Heritage Awareness Specialty Course (approved by NAUI, PADI, and SDI) and will know how to promote sustainable underwater heritage tourism in their area.
In-person course cost is only $250 and includes all teaching materials and boat charter. Virtual course cost is $100 and includes all teaching materials
Are you an underwater archaeologist wondering: how can I contribute? How can I make this world a better place? How can I use my unique perspective to give back to my chosen profession and the public?
If so, join the ACUA! The ACUA is looking for someone like you to join the board (2025-2028) to do more to safeguard irreplaceable archaeological sites and promote a robust and inclusive narrative of maritime history.
Please send your suggestions to the Chair of the ACUA Board, Jennifer McKinnon (chair@acuaonline.org), by the close of business on Thursday, February 15.
The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that is a leading voice for U.S. protected waters, is seeking Project Coordinator, a position responsible for ensuring the continuity of critical operations and the achievement of top-priority resource protection projects connected to Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary (CINMS). Projects include working with staff and partners on publicly accessible Sanctuary Advisory Council meetings, and an evaluation of the ecological and socio-economic performance of the Channel Islands marine reserves and marine conservation areas.
Part of the larger National Marine Sanctuary System, CINMS protects 1,470 square miles of ocean waters around the five of the Channel Islands off the southern California coast: Anacapa, Santa Cruz, Santa Rosa, San Miguel, and Santa Barbara islands. A special place for endangered species, sensitive habitats, historic shipwrecks, and cultural resources, the sanctuary provides protection through research, education, conservation, and stewardship.
This position is a one-year term position from February 2024 to February 2025. The duties may be primarily provided from any suitable working location (remote from or within the Channel Islands NMS office), with the exception of certain events. Sanctuary Advisory Council meetings must be set up and conducted in person, with locations ranging from venues in Santa Barbara and Ventura counties. Additionally, vessel-based research trips must be conducted in person.
The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation is committed to a culture of inclusion, equity, and belonging. We are dedicated to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. We honor experiences, perspectives, and unique identities, and welcome the contributions that you can bring to the dedicated team. With a diverse team of employees, we can grow and learn better together and achieve our mission to protect the health of the ocean, coasts and Great Lakes for current and future generations.
What You’ll Do
Support of Sanctuary Advisory Council
In coordination with the Sanctuary Superintendent and existing Program Support Specialist, plan for, organize, conduct, and follow-up on six bi-monthly hybrid public Sanctuary Advisory Council meetings (March 2024 through January 2025). This includes meeting agenda design, providing session facilitation when needed, consulting with the council’s Executive Committee, preparing and delivering presentations, professionally corresponding with council members and the public, and ensuring meetings are accessible to the public.
Assist and guide sub-groups of the Sanctuary Advisory Council, with an elevated focus on helping the Chumash Community Working Group to get started and find productive and appropriate first-year projects, and help launch meetings of the Commercial Fishing Working Group .
Assist with membership recruitment process for any 2024 open seats on the Sanctuary Advisory Council.
In coordination with the existing CINMS Program Support Specialist, provide onboarding support to fellows and interns, including the CINMS 2024 California Sea Grant Fellow. Throughout the year, provide guidance and training to these individuals related to supporting the needs of the Sanctuary Advisory Council and other projects.
Produce service records and an annual report of advisory council accomplishments for fiscal year 2024 (due October 2024), and an end-of-year accomplishments presentation for calendar year 2024 (due January 2025).
Evaluation of Channel Islands Marine Protected Areas
In coordination with the existing CINMS Resource Protection Coordinator, schedule and facilitate monthly meetings of the CINMS internal team working on evaluation of the Channel Islands MPA Network. For each meeting, prepare a productive agenda, keep notes, document action items, and track follow-up activities.
Closely review Channel Islands MPA change petitions that have been submitted to CINMS or the California Department Fish and Wildlife. Analyze these requests relative to the original goals set for the Channel Islands MPA Network. Consult with CINMS team members to assess (internally document) the merits of each proposal, identify and seek any additional information needed, and evaluate the credibility and feasibility of recommendations received.
Assist the Resource Protection Coordinator and Sanctuary Superintendent with progress reporting requirements for keeping ONMS leadership informed, and with information exchange sessions with the Sanctuary Advisory Council.
Research Program Support
In coordination with the existing Program Support Specialist, interact with Federal, state, and academic partners and collaborators to promote and track research efforts that meet site resource protection and management needs.
Provide logistical and scientific support, as needed, aboard NOAA vessels for a variety of science missions (e.g., seafloor mapping, ocean acoustics, deep sea coral studies, social science, and remotely operated vehicle projects).
Provide scientific diving, and field support for ocean acoustic and telemetry studies as well as general survey support. This may include, but not be limited to, deploying and retrieving hydrophones, VR2 receivers, and temperature loggers as well as collecting underwater still and video recordings. Divers are required to obtain a NOAA Dive Certification upon award.
Attendance and coordination as required at site, regional, national, and international meetings, workshops, and conferences.
Review and summarize literature, provide information syntheses in response to data calls, and information requests from both NOAA and non-NOAA partners.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications:
Specific knowledge of and familiarity with sanctuary advisory councils of NOAA’s National Marine Sanctuary System. Familiarity and experience effectively communicating with stakeholder groups represented on the Sanctuary Advisory Council, in particular native Chumash people, recreational fishermen, and commercial fishermen.
Experience designing effective and meaningful stakeholder group meetings.
Experience providing effective and efficient training and guidance to entry level team members.
At least one year of knowledge of and experience with local and California marine protected areas (MPAs), including: the design, purpose, goals, and legal/policy foundation of the Channel Islands MPA Network; and the process and reported outcomes to date of the State of California’s Marine Protected Area Decadal Management Review.
Experience and ability to research and document professional literature reviews and summaries relevant to the biological, ecological, and socio-economic effects associated with MPAs.
At least 6-12 months of experience effectively working with marine stakeholder groups on sensitive management and policy issues.
NOAA dive certification required prior to participating in NOAA diver operations
Minimum 2 years of experience in the collection of underwater research and monitoring data.
Ability to collect biological, geological, and water quality samples and measurements.
Tracking and navigation capability to provide geo-referencing to all video and still imagery with expected accuracy of 5 meters to 200 m and within 20 m to 600 m.
Why You Will Love Us
The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation (“Foundation”) is a leading voice for U.S. protected waters, working with communities to conserve and expand those special places for a healthy ocean, coasts, and Great Lakes. The Foundation works in close partnership with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to increase stewardship of our ocean and Great Lakes through on-the- water conservation projects, and education and public outreach activities, and by support for research. Together, we safeguard species and the places they call home, and support coastal communities and economies.
Dedicated and passionate staff committed to marine and Great Lakes Conservation
Generous leave policy, plus paid time off the week between December 25 and January 1; and 12 paid holidays
Health benefits: Medical with an FSA option; dental, and vision
Foundation paid Life and Disability Insurance
Preparing for the Future: 403(B) with employer contribution after one year of service
Compensation and Benefits: $60,000 – $70,000 annually based on experience. The Foundation offers a competitive benefits package.
Apply through the Foundation’s online portal. A cover letter, resume, and at least three professional references are required. Applications received by February 12th, 2024, will be preferred.
Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Maritime Archaeology Society and MSDS Marine, will soon be undertaking a geophysical survey of a Protected Wreck site – HMS Colossus, which foundered in 1798. The survey has been supported by Historic England and will consist of magnetic and sidescan sonar surveys. The survey will be undertaken during the week 20-27 April 2024, and be based in the Isles of Scilly.
CISMAS are offering a sponsored training place on the team to a student, licensee or interested individual to act as assistant to the geophysics supervisor. The placement includes transport between Penzance and Scilly, and shared accommodation on Scilly.
The placement is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to gain hands on experience in marine survey techniques.
Please send a brief CV and statement of why we should choose you (maximum 500 words) to kc@cismas.org.uk – or contact Kevin Camidge at the same address if you would like further details.
The Earth and Ocean Lab, at the Department of Geography, University College Cork wishes to appoint a Post-Doctoral researcher to undertake the I-POINT project. Shipwrecks are anthropogenically derived seafloor features with important cultural heritage that may form biodiversity ‘hotspots’ in otherwise barren parts of the seabed. In recent times, their presence has typically been considered a hazard to trade and navigation (shipping routes), energy (renewable energy development) and marine resources (trawling). However, a relatively lesser studied hazard is the pollution potential of shipwrecks given their composition, cargo and long-term exposure to the marine environment that can up-concentrate shipwreck-derived pollutants akin to placer deposits. The I-POINT project is a multi-disciplinary, multi-institutional research project that: i) identifies, maps and ranks the distribution of polluting shipwrecks around Ireland, and; ii) quantifies the impacts of the most intensely polluting shipwrecks. To do this, we propose a data-driven assessment of online archives, historical records, peer-reviewed literature using a Python-based automatic web-scraping method. Subsequent machine-learning analysis will rank shipwrecks pollution potential, their pollutants and distribution. A follow up multisensory survey will map the most intensely polluting wrecks (multibeam, magnetometry, side scan sonar, sediment sampling and ROV-based photogrammetry) and provide high-resolution multiscale (5 cm to 2 m) 3D models for input to hydrodynamic modelling using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations. This assessment will determine the controls on pollution, the distribution of pollutants and their variance under changing marine environmental conditions, as well as assisting with scour studies to determine wreck site stability. On a broader scale, the real impact of this research will be the creation of a legacy report aimed at informing policy makers and other stakeholders at how to best manage and remedy shipwreck-based pollution on the short (5 years) and long term (50 years). The project is funded through the Marine Institute Post-Doctoral Fellowship.
Experience and knowledge in any of the following areas would be highly valued: seafloor mapping and imaging (ROV-derived photogrammetry acquisition and processing, multibeam sonar); data mining/web-scraping; sediment analysis (geochemical and particle size); CFD modelling; Irish shipwreck (heritage and policy). The appointee will work directly with PI’s at University College Cork and University College Dublin, and will be expected to engage with a range of external stakeholder organisations.
For an information package including further details of the post and to apply see: https://ore.ucc.ie/ (Job ID: 073372).
Application can only be accepted through at the above link.
The deadline for applications is 02-Feb-2024 12:00.
PDF, 136 KB), entry process paper, and annotated bibliography to FHD Coordinator. 
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