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Job title Lab Technician – Summer Placement. Company Scottish Sea Farms. Description of the job Scottish Sea Farms has a summer placement opportunity for a Laboratory Technician to support fish health and quality monitoring work. Working closely with the lab team, the successful candidate will help deliver daily water sampling and analysis across Shetland sites, focusing on the identification and enumeration of harmful plankton and jellyfish species. The role also supports staff training and provides technical input on fish health and welfare. This is a hands-on opportunity for someone with a strong interest in marine biology or aquaculture. The candidate will gain practical lab experience, contribute to real-world fish health services, and support ongoing improvements in water quality monitoring. Scottish Sea Farms operates 46 marine farms, 3 freshwater hatcheries and 2 processing facilities. As a recognised employer across the West Coast, Highlands and...

HANDS-ON CORAL REEF SCIENCE. REAL DATA. REAL IMPACT. The Livingseas Restoration & Research Internship is a four-week, field-based programme designed for marine biology students, graduates and early-career marine scientists seeking real-world experience in coral reef conservation. This internship prioritises practical research components over introductory-level training, focusing on strengthening field and analytical skillsets. Working side-by-side with the Livingseas Team in Padangbai, Bali, you will actively contribute to coral planting efforts and conservation programmes, in addition to ongoing research projects—collecting, analysing, and interpreting data. With small intake groups (maximum four interns), you’ll receive personalised training and mentorship. During the internship, you will build confidence as a scientific diver and develop transferable skills for careers in coral reef conservation. WHAT TO EXPECT Learn all about coral reef restoration and what...

We're looking to take on three PhD students. If the below is of interest, please get in touch. Project description: The Greenshell™ mussel industry is New Zealand’s largest aquaculture sector. Despite its success, future growth and production are constrained by the inefficient use of very small seed mussels (“spat”). Our previous research has shown that deploying larger spat can substantially reduce on-farm losses and significantly improve production efficiency. We are seeking three PhD candidates to join a collaborative research programme aimed at overcoming these bottlenecks and transforming the way mussels are farmed in New Zealand. Two PhD projects will focus on developing and optimizing husbandry practices for commercial mussel nursery systems, working closely with industry partners. The third PhD project will develop scalable, commercial approaches for separating small mussel spat from spat collectors, providing high-quality seed for nursery culture....