AIS. Inc

AIS. Inc Official page of A.I.S. Inc., a leading national marine scientific services firm.

06/10/2026

Do you love the ocean? Are you looking for an exciting new career that will allow you to and observe ?

Are you hard working, flexible and a team player? Then look no further and join the growing industry of Protected Species Observers. Our next virtual training starts later this month.

🤳 Use the link below to register your spot in our next class.
https://lnkd.in/eUMqpx_E

Looking for an opportunity to combine leadership, field operations, and environmental science in one of the most beautif...
06/01/2026

Looking for an opportunity to combine leadership, field operations, and environmental science in one of the most beautiful regions in the country?

A.I.S., Inc. (AIS) is hiring a to support a 5 month field study across the Kenai Peninsula from June–September 2026. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in dynamic field environments, enjoys coordinating teams, solving problems in real time, and contributing to important environmental and maritime research efforts.

This project moves quickly, and we’re looking to fill the role ASAP.

Happenings in the field 👀 Recently two EMD Project Managers Chris Werre and Sarah Fortuna were accompanied by PSOs Laura...
05/21/2026

Happenings in the field 👀

Recently two EMD Project Managers Chris Werre and Sarah Fortuna were accompanied by PSOs Laura Berard Leland Macey who attended the Fishing Partnership Safety and Survival Training at the USCG Station Portsmouth Harbor in New Castle, NH. 🦺

This hands-on training covered all things safety from EPIRBs & MAYDAY calls to PFDs & Life Rafts. In addition to classroom learning sessions, trainees participated in hands-on activities including live firefighting exercises, flooding and damage control operations, and immersion suit drills.

At A.I.S., safety is at the forefront of everything we do. We are committed to keeping our teams up to date with the latest technology, skills, and operational advancements to ensure everyone gets home safe ⚓

Please join us in giving a warm welcome to our 10 new biologists joining the team!! 🤳 Our staff is prepared and ready ...
05/20/2026

Please join us in giving a warm welcome to our 10 new biologists joining the
team!! 🤳

Our staff is prepared and ready to support commercial fishing vessels across Boston and Gloucester. We’re proud to have them on board and wish them all the best as they embark on this important work. 🙌 🐬

Congratulations Derek R., Emiel M., Gavin K., Rory M., Andres R., Scott F., Gwendolyn A., Maryn L., Bo B., Lindsay B., and Grace R.

Fish ID Spotlight 👀 Yellowtail Flounder (Limanda ferruginea)When our reviewers analyze footage from Northeast groundfi...
05/19/2026

Fish ID Spotlight 👀
Yellowtail Flounder (Limanda ferruginea)

When our reviewers analyze footage from Northeast groundfish trawls, the Yellowtail Flounder is one of the most frequently encountered species on screen — and one of the most important to identify accurately.

📌 Key ID Features:
🟨 Right-eyed flatfish with a broad, oval body shape (body width approximately half of total length)
🟨 Dorsal surface reddish-brown with diffuse rusty spotting, providing effective benthic camouflage
🟨 Caudal fin distinctly yellow to orange — primary diagnostic characteristic
🟨 Lateral line strongly arched above the pectoral fin (distinguishes from Winter Flounder)
🟨 Small, slightly upturned mouth with fleshy lips
🟨 Both eyes located on the right side of the head

For our EM reviewers, distinguishing Yellowtail Flounder from similar flatfish species — like Winter Flounder or Witch Flounder is a critical skill. Each species carries its own quota and reporting requirements under NOAA's Northeast Multispecies Groundfish Fishery Management Plan, meaning accurate ID directly supports sustainable fisheries management.

Yellowtail Flounder are found from Newfoundland to the Chesapeake Bay, with commercially significant concentrations on Georges Bank and in the Gulf of Maine, two of the primary fisheries our EM teams cover.

Stay tuned for more species from the field. 🎥


Photo Credit: NOAA

We’re thrilled to spotlight Yana Mercado! 🎊 Since joining us this year, Yana has become an invaluable part of our North ...
05/15/2026

We’re thrilled to spotlight Yana Mercado! 🎊

Since joining us this year, Yana has become an invaluable part of our North Pacific Observer Program. Whether you’re preparing for deployment, out in the field, or returning home, chances are you’ve connected with Yana along the way.

Yana plays an important role in supporting our Alaska field staff, always bringing kindness, positivity, and a friendly presence to those around her. Outside of the office, she enjoys scuba diving, arts & crafts, archery, camping, and most recently, learning how to fish! Meet Yana 👋

✅ Give us a snapshot of what you do at AIS:

I provide logistical and administrative support for the observers in the North Pacific Observer Program before and after their deployments. This includes providing transportation, gear, supplies, and ensuring they have everything they need while they are in Seattle for their training, briefings, and debriefings.

✅ What’s the most unique part about working here?

One of the most unique parts is meeting field staff from all over the country as they deploy to Alaska and getting to hear about their diverse experiences.

✅ What advice would you give someone who wants to get involved with fisheries?
That it is okay to take an unconventional path to get into fisheries and that there are many different pathways/avenues. You just have to keep looking for the opportunities that fit your skillset and not give up!

✅ What inspires you about the work we do?

I have always been passionate about marine science and a career in fisheries has been a lifelong aspiration. I am really happy to be able to utilize my administrative skills to support our field staff and make an indirect contribution to the overarching goal of conservation and management of the fisheries in Alaska.

✅ What are your hobbies?
My hobbies include scuba diving, arts & crafts, archery, camping, and most recently I have been learning how to fish! I have two adorable and energetic dogs, so I spend the majority of my free time being active and outdoors.

✅ What is the next travel destination on your bucket list?
My next destination will hopefully be Spain & Portugal for a delayed honeymoon.

05/13/2026

Looking for a new role? 📣 👀

Our application is at your fingertips! Browse open positions, submit your resume in minutes, and take the next step in your career with us.

Apply Today: https://aisobservers.bamboohr.com/careers

📣 📣 📣 CALLING ALL PSO'S - URGENT DEPLOYMENT We are searching for a PSO to deploy out of , MA. You will stand watch du...
05/12/2026

📣 📣 📣
CALLING ALL PSO'S - URGENT DEPLOYMENT

We are searching for a PSO to deploy out of , MA. You will stand watch during soil boring operations in the Mystic River to record data on protected species sightings and implement mitigation measures when necessary. Our team will be stationed on the project barge during daylight operations. This deployment will take place in and run for roughly 2 months.

We are urgently seeking to fill this position 🌊 Send your resume and availability to: [email protected]

Fish ID Spotlight 📷 (Pseudopleuronectes americanus)When reviewing footage from Northeast groundfish fisheries, is ...
05/12/2026

Fish ID Spotlight 📷

(Pseudopleuronectes americanus)

When reviewing footage from Northeast groundfish fisheries, is a key species that requires careful attention, especially given how easily it can be confused with other right-eyed flounders.

📌 Key ID Features
👁️ Right-eyed flatfish with a more rounded, oval body shape
👁️ Dorsal surface dark brown to black, often with small scattered spots
👁️ Lateral line nearly straight (key distinction from Yellowtail Flounder)
👁️ Caudal fin typically not brightly colored (lacks yellow/orange hue)
👁️ Small mouth with thicker lips
👁️ Often appears more “stocky” compared to similar species

For EM reviewers, distinguishing Winter Flounder from Yellowtail Flounder is critical. The straight lateral line and lack of a yellow tail are two of the most reliable visual cues during video review. are commonly found in nearshore and estuarine environments, ranging from Labrador to Georgia, and are frequently encountered in coastal fisheries.

Stay tuned for more species highlights from the field. 🎥

Photo Credit: NOAA

Thinking about joining? It’s not too late! 🌎 🌳 We’re hiring additional Survey Technicians for a five-month recreational ...
05/08/2026

Thinking about joining? It’s not too late! 🌎 🌳

We’re hiring additional Survey Technicians for a five-month recreational use field study running May–September 2026 along the Kenai Peninsula corridor, from Nikiski to Homer.

In this role, you’ll travel to state and conducting in-person surveys with recreators and collecting . If you enjoy working outdoors, engaging with the public, and contributing to meaningful research, this is a great seasonal opportunity.

👉 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/eR2uui

Address

540 Hawthorne Street
North Dartmouth, MA
02747

Telephone

+15089909054

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when AIS. Inc posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Organization

Send a message to AIS. Inc:

Shortcuts

Share

Category