In 2018, FIF funded a seasonal intern who was trained by Point Blue staff and resided on the Farallon Islands from March 17 through August 18, 2018 conducting seabird monitoring research. Monitoring activities included breeding success censuses, and banding and identification of seabirds and other wildlife. The intern also received hands-on experience with database management, science writing, experimental design and standardization, science education, and outreach. The internship position was named in honor of Dick Spight, founder of FIF.

• Year of grant: 2018
• Amount: $20,833
• Grantees: Point Blue