International Marine Animal Trainers Association
Friday, November 12th, 2010The International Marine Animal Association also known as IMATA is one of the most dedicated organizations involved in advancing the humane care and handling of marine animals by fostering communication between professionals that serve marine animal science through training, public display, research, husbandry, conservation, and education.”
This organization has a critical role in multiple facets of dolphin swim organizations, including researching their treatment and overall quality of life of the animals. These people in a nut shell make sure the dolphins are treated well in all conditions and facilities.
“IMATA is dedicated to providing and advancing the most professional, effective, and humane care of marine animals in all habitats.”
IMATA provides opportunities for marine animal trainers to exchange and disseminate current knowledge, research and training information in both professional and social settings. In addition, IMATA maintains a positive public image by preparing its members to act as ambassadors of the marine animal community.
Every year these people meet annually to discuss important reform and changes and the general advancement of the organization. This video shows the 37th Annual IMATA conference in Atlanta Georgia.
In essence if you are looking to become a professional dolphin trainer, this is an excellent place to start.
Within marine science related courses lie many exciting and challenging jobs ranging from a marine animal trainer to a zoo keeper or from an oceanographer to an environmental scientist.
Categories to choose from, range from Marine Biology, Oceanography, Zoology, Ecology, to Animal Behavior, Veterinary Medicine, Regulatory careers, Marine animal training. The list is extensive, and the career opportunities vast. But the competition is steep, you have to get involved relatively early and relatively quickly to get the proverbial foot in the door.
Internship and volunteer work are all good ways of getting that much need3ed early experience, and will make you stand out on your initial application.
Overall this Organization embodies the core values necessary and the reputation required to truly make a difference in the Marine life community on all fronts. This is where your first steps into the world of training swimming Dolphins will happen, and empower a promising future of you as a trainer and a contributor to the Marine life community.
Check out their official website for more details on how you can make a difference in your future today.
How many out there are interested in becoming a Dolphin Trainer or joining an organization like this?
God Bless,
John













