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ORCA is dedicated to the protection and restoration of aquatic ecosystems and the species they sustain through the development of innovative technologies, science-based conservation action and community education and outreach.

Please help support our mission.

OCEAN RESEARCH & CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION

1235 16th Street
Vero Beach, FL 32960

Speaking Engagements

Dr. Edith “Edie” Widder, ORCA’s President, CEO & Sr. Scientist is often asked to speak at conferences and other venues as a keynote or environmental/science speaker. For more information, please visit jodisolomonspeakers.com/edithwidder.html for schedules, rates and fees.

For speaking engagements along Palm Beach, Treasure Coast and Space Coast of Florida, please contact Lauren Tracy at 772-562-9052 or ltracy@teamorca.org for information.

Job Opportunities

MUCH MORE THAN A JOB. THINK OF IT AS A CALLING!

Being part of the team at ORCA is a rewarding experience. Because whatever you do here, you play an important part in protecting and restoring our fragile marine ecosystems along with all the life forms they sustain. As well as helping people learn all the things they can do that will have a lasting impact on the ocean. You could call it work, or you could call it a mission. We here at ORCA call it an adventure.

 

CURRENT OPENINGS:

 

Research Assistant  

ORCA is seeking a passionate and dedicated individual to join our team as a Research Assistant. The Research Assistant will play a vital role in supporting our citizen science program and applied science research initiatives.

Position Description: The Research Assistant provides technical assistance and support to Citizen Science projects. The position will work with ORCA staff, community volunteers, and external partners to coordinate and conduct the Pollution Mapping Citizen Science Project and Land to Sea Monitoring Project. The candidate will be responsible for recruiting and training citizen scientists, overseeing data collection and analyses, securing funding to support and expand projects, and effectively communicating findings to the public.

Click here for more information and how to apply: Research Assistant