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Marine Conservation with Whales, Sharks and Penguin

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This multi-faceted marine conservation project allows those with a love of the ocean and its inhabitants to experience the following while working inland and on the sea with a skilled team of experts, including marine biologists: - Whale, dolphin, shark, and penguin research and monitoring - Community Education - Environmental issues - Ecology and ecotourism You will take on various tasks, depen...

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Program Highlights

Assist the onboard marine biologist on the whale or research boat with monitoring and data capturing of Southern Right and Humpback whales during the annual migration period.

Help with the rehabilitation of injured, oiled, and sick African Penguins and other seabirds brought in for care and recuperation at a state-of-the-art facility—feeding is fun but a little smelly.

Get involved with data capturing and research on the shark boat and while cage diving on one of a few shark conservation projects whose marine biologist is permitted to tag great white sharks.

Get involved with the local community in educating school learners, beach cleanups, and assembling, cleaning, and monitoring fishing line bins.

Take part in lectures on shark biology and research, African penguins, marine mammal species, company and conservation overview, rocky shores ecology, boat safety, and more.

Quick Details

Locations:
  • South Africa
Availability
Year(s) OfferedYear RoundDuration:
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • Multiple Year
  • 9-12 Weeks
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects:
  • Animal Welfare
  • Conservation
  • Environment
  • Marine Conservation
Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Locations

  • South Africa

Types and Subjects

  • Causes
  • Animal Welfare
  • Conservation
  • Environment

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Duration:
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

  • All Nationalities
  • This Program is also open to Solo, Couples, Group

Program Cost Includes

  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • Some Program Activity Costs
  • Wifi Costs
  • Some Meals / Partial Meal Plan

Accommodation Options

  • Group living
  • Other

Qualifications & Experience

    Language Skills Required

  • English

    Accepted Education Levels

  • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Application Procedures

  • Online Application
  • Other

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This multi-faceted marine conservation project allows those with a love of the ocean and its inhabitants to experience the following while working inland and on the sea with a skilled team of experts, including marine biologists: - Whale, dolphin, shark, and penguin research and monitoring - Community Education - Environmental issues - Ecology and ecotourism You will take on various tasks, depending on the current activities and season—if it’s whale migration season. Assist with research on the feeding, behavioral, and migrating habits and other aspects of sharks. Research activities include recording sightings, tagging, dorsal fin identification, and taking photos for an ongoing database in conjunction with various national and international academic research institutions. For those wan...

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