Agency Sponsor: Duncan Gwynne, dgwynne@ucsc.edu
If interested, email agency sponsor. This is an unpaid internship.
# of Interns:
- Winter 2026: Sponsoring 4-5 interns enrolling in ENVS 83, 84, 183, 183A or 183B
- Spring 2026: Sponsoring 9 to 10 interns enrolling in ENVS 83, 84, 183, 183A or 183B
- Summer 2026: Sponsoring 4-5 interns enrolling in ENVS 84
Agency Description:
The Kapuscinski – Sarker Lab is working to develop new fish feed formulations to replace fishmeal and fish oil in conventional feeds with novel ingredients such as microalgae. The lab is also investigating the environmental and economic impacts of these novel aquafeeds and ways to reduce their impacts via integration with agriculture.
Intern Responsibilities:
Interns will assist in daily fish care activities including taking water chemistry tests, feeding rainbow trout, cleaning and caring for their tanks, and assisting in experimental sampling events. Interns will also have the opportunity to assist in our benchtop laboratory space and assist in weekly water chemistry testing, sample preparation and analysis, and aquaculutre diet manufacturing. Interns will also assist in data collection and organization and participate in lab group meetings.
Other Requirements:
Be comfortable working with live animals and in outdoor conditions.
Intern Shifts:
Shifts are generally Monday-Saturday 9-11am and 2:30-4:30pm, however there is some flexibility available in scheduling.
Location:
Natural Sciences 2, Room 412 and the Center for Agroecology
Key Words: Agroecology/Food Systems, Ecology/Natural History, Freshwater Systems, Water/Marine Systems