Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The deadline to apply to join the American Samoa ocean exploration expedition is now extended to Jan. 29, 2024.

Two ocean exploration expeditions are being planned for the summer of 2024  with Ocean Exploration Trust, the National  Marine  Sanctuary of American Samoa,  and partners working closely together  to map and explore the deep sea biodiversity of American Samoa.

The team seeks students and early career professionals  to sail aboard EN Nautilus, gaining hands-on experience in ocean exploration and serving as STEM  role models for the next generation.

Community College or undergraduate s learn about  the  ocean hands-on  with  paid  ocean science,  underwater  technology (remotely operated vehicle engineering), or broadcast media (video systems engineering) themed internships.

No prior  at-sea experience  is required! Advance your skills and  apply learning  from the classroom as a key part of the  team at sea for  -2 weeks  on a deep  ocean exploring expedition in waters around American  Samoa working alongside mentors and experts  in the field.

•               Ocean science interns learn to  make  scientific  observations assisted  by experts, summarize scientific  seafloor  biology  and geology dive information, and preserve physical samples.

•               ROV engineering  interns learn to maintain (using hand tools) and operate  the team of  remotely operated vehicles  as they fly and  collect  samples  from along  the seafloor.

•              Video systems engineering  interns learn to operate camera controls  for the ROV's video systems and work with a team in the operation and maintenance of all video systems aboard Nautilus.

Internships pay $900/ week and all travel costs are paid.