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Marine Research Assistant Internship in South Africa

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Make your first steps in a career in marine science in one of the most biodiverse regions of South Africa’s Western Cape. This is the ideal program for a young biologist to make a big difference protecting our oceans. You’ll receive theoretical and practical training, then gain real-world, in-field scientific research experience. You'll be joining a team of dedicated, passionate marine scientis...

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Program Highlights

Receive theoretical and practical training in specialized marine research methods

Develop extensive knowledge of marine life of South Africa’s Western Cape

Help the furtherment of Marine conservation science

Work alongside experienced, knowledgeable experts

SCUBA dive in a global hotspot for marine diversity

Quick Details

Locations:
  • Cape Town, South Africa
Availability
Year(s) Offered2023, 2024Duration:
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 9-12 Weeks
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects
Fields:
  • Marine Science
Causes:
  • Marine Conservation
Guidelines
Nationalities:
  • Albanian
  • American
  • Andorran
  • Antarctica
  • Antiguan & Barbudan
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Awards

Innovative New Program, Intern Abroad Winner 2022Innovative New Program – Intern Abroad Finalist 2022

Program Details

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Locations

  • Cape Town, South Africa

Types and Subjects

  • Fields
  • Marine Science
  • Causes
  • Marine Conservation

Availability

Years Offered: 2023, 2024

Duration:
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 9-12 Weeks
Intern Duration:
  • 1-3 Months

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

Nationalities:
  • Albanian
  • American
  • Andorran
  • Antarctica

This Program is also open to Solo

Program Cost Includes

  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
  • Airport Transfer (Drop-Off)
  • In-Country Transportation To & From Project

Accommodation Options

  • Dormitory
  • Group living

Qualifications & Experience

      Accepted Education Levels

    • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

    Application Procedures

    • Online Application
    • Resume

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    Make your first steps in a career in marine science in one of the most biodiverse regions of South Africa’s Western Cape. This is the ideal program for a young biologist to make a big difference protecting our oceans. You’ll receive theoretical and practical training, then gain real-world, in-field scientific research experience. You'll be joining a team of dedicated, passionate marine scientists to study a site of unique significance for ocean conservation. Found in the False Bay area of Cape Town - a global hotspot for marine biodiversity boasting over 3500 endemic species which include sharks, rays, cetaceans, seals, fish as well as kelp forests and natural coral systems - you'll be working at a marine field station committed to furthering knowledge of marine ecosystems so as to deve...

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