By taking part in this ecological engineering internship in Thailand, you will contribute to environmental research and the publication of scientific papers through both national and international research projects.

You will learn about the composition and functioning of different coastal and marine ecosystems. This includes an in-depth study of coral reefs and coastal ecosystems.

Supervised by local environmental engineers, this internship is designed to familiarize participants not only with the organisms that make up these ecosystems, but also with the monitoring methods and research techniques that are essential for pursuing an engineering degree.

MARINE FLORA AND DUGONG CONSERVATION

Support the implementation of a community-based conservation initiative in the Andaman region to protect food security and strengthen the resilience of communities vulnerable to climate change.

• Participatory design of marine conservation areas.
• Technical expertise, including the establishment of marine nurseries and the development of monitoring methodologies for marine flora.
• Expansion of marine flora coverage.
• Integration of the program into education, ecotourism, and citizen science through the development of school programs, certified ecotourism initiatives, and educational tools for local communities.
• Promotion of the project and knowledge sharing through active communication with all stakeholders, from policymakers and scientists to civil society.

CORAL REEF RESEARCH AND RESTORATION

Coordinate a community-based coral reef restoration and sustainable fisheries initiative aimed at improving socio-ecological resilience. The project’s objectives include:

• Developing diagnostic tools and protocols for adaptive, site-specific coral reef restoration.
• Establishing a regional collaboration network to expand reef restoration and ecological conservation efforts.
• Developing hands-on educational materials and professional training programs for local schools and community members wishing to acquire new skills.

Ecological Engineering Internship Missions in Thailand

• Study of coastal and marine ecosystem dynamics
• Exploration dives and snorkeling surveys at marine sites
• Monitoring of coral reefs, seagrass meadows, and mangrove ecosystems
• Construction and installation of natural and artificial coral reef structures
• Coral reef restoration techniques
• Identification and monitoring of marine organisms
• Research and monitoring of marine diseases and bioindicators
• Water quality analyses (bacteriological and toxicological) and microscopic analysis
• Data analysis
• 2D / 3D photogrammetry
• Scientific report and article writing
• Mapping and geospatial analysis
• Marine monitoring and environmental awareness programs
• Use of UAV drones and ROV underwater drones
• Beach and seabed clean-ups (marine debris and ghost nets)
• Marine conservation educational workshops
• Monitoring leatherback turtle nesting activities (December – April)

A typical working day runs from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., although schedules may vary depending on the type of research being conducted and weather conditions.

This engineering internship is suitable for all academic levels:

• Higher National Diploma (BTS equivalent)
• Bachelor’s degree
• Master’s degree
• PhD