Internships Currently Offered: IMMS Research Internship Application IMMS Animal Training Internship Application IMMS Aquarist/ Education Summer Internship Application MSU-CVM Veterinary Externship Application IMMS Stranding Internship Application IMMS Stranding Internship Application -Winter 2023 Each department has their own internship program, application, and deadlines based on their needs so it is very important to look at the …
Due to COVID-19 we are currently not accepting new volunteers. IMMS VolunteersFAQ’s Q: How can I become an IMMS volunteer? A: Begin by completing our Volunteer Application; if we have opportunities that appear to fit your schedule and interests we will contact you for more information, or to schedule an interview. For insurance purposes, all …
Moby Solangi, Ph.D. Dr. Moby Solangi is the President and Executive Director of the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies. He founded the organization in 1984 to promote marine research, conservation and education. Dr. Solangi received his Ph.D. in marine biology from the University of Southern Mississippi in 1980. He has conducted pioneering research on dolphins …
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Research at IMMS IMMS is responsible for a long-term photo-identification study focused on the bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) in the Mississippi Sound, Lake Borgne, and Biloxi Marsh. Photo identification is a non-invasive methodology used to study animals in their natural environment using an animal’s natural, unique markings to distinguish it from others. This technique can …
IMMS believes education and outreach are components of its mission in conservation and research of marine mammals and sea turtles in the wild and under human care. This is partly because education touches so many people in countless ways and has the potential to produce great results that may affect our society and environment. In …