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Marine Science & Ocean Literacy Internship in Namibia

by: Luderitz Blue School

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If you're passionate about marine science and want to put it to work in one of the world's most extraordinary coastal environments, this is the internship for you. Luderitz Blue School is a proud IOC-UNESCO Blue School — integrating ocean literacy, sustainability, and marine science into its curriculum, culture, and community. We lead the Namibian Blue School Network, and our Marine and Maritime ...

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Program Highlights

Deliver our TES award-nominated Marine and Maritime Studies curriculum at Namibia's leading IOC-UNESCO Blue School — ocean education at its most ambitious.

Collaborate with Kelp Blue, a pioneering kelp farming and ocean conservation company operating directly alongside the school in Luderitz.

Design and lead ocean-based outreach and Ocean Day activities that bring real marine science to life for young people on the South Atlantic coast.

Build connections with marine science institutions and conservation organisations — expanding your professional network in a field that matters.

Live where the desert meets the ocean — one of Africa's most biodiverse and dramatic coastal environments – and use your weekends and school holidays to road trip across Namibia.

Quick Details

Locations:
  • Luderitz, Namibia
Cost Per Week: $100-300
Availability
Year(s) Offered: Year RoundIntern Duration:
  • 3-6 Months
Age Requirement: Varies
Types & Subjects
Adventure Types:
  • Birdwatching
  • Scuba
  • Sea Kayaking
Fields:
Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Last Updated: May 12, 2026

Program Details

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Locations

  • Luderitz, Namibia

Types and Subjects

  • Adventure Types
  • Birdwatching
  • Scuba
  • Sea Kayaking

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Intern Duration:
  • 3-6 Months
Gap Year Timing:
  • After College
  • Post High School

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

All Nationalities

This Program is also open to Solo, Couples, Group

Cost per week

$100-300

Program Cost Includes

  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • Some Program Activity Costs
  • Wifi Costs
  • Welcome Dinner

Accommodation Options

  • Apartment/Flat
  • Group living
  • Guest House
  • Independent living

Qualifications & Experience

    Language Skills Required

  • English

    Accepted Education Levels

  • Doctorate degree
  • Professional degree
  • Master’s degree

Application Procedures

  • Written Application
  • Letters of Reference
  • Phone/Video Interview

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If you're passionate about marine science and want to put it to work in one of the world's most extraordinary coastal environments, this is the internship for you. Luderitz Blue School is a proud IOC-UNESCO Blue School — integrating ocean literacy, sustainability, and marine science into its curriculum, culture, and community. We lead the Namibian Blue School Network, and our Marine and Maritime Studies curriculum has been shortlisted for a TES Curriculum Initiative of the Year award. Ocean education is truly built into everything we do. As our Marine Science Intern, you'll help teach the Marine and Maritime curriculum, assist with weekly Ocean Days, lead clubs and activities, and contribute to ocean-focused outreach. You'll also have the opportunity to collaborate with Kelp Blue, a pion...

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