Oceans Research Program 

Join the scientific team conducting dedicated and groundbreaking research on great white sharks and other marine predators within Mossel Bay. Gain unparalleled field training in the latest marine research techniques .

The Oceans Research Internship Program enables aspiring scientists and conservationists to work in conjunction with leading marine biologists. You will work with the scientists as they undertake ground-breaking research on the charismatic marine mega-fauna of Southern Africa, including great white sharks.

A unique internship experience to learn a wide variety of projects and in depth aspects of practical field research on species such white sharks, bottlenose dolphins, Southern right whales and smaller benthic shark species. Research will be done both at sea and in an aquarium. During your stay you play a vital role, from data collection to data management. We use your collected data to advise various industries, including the government, on real-time issues in marine conservation.

PRICESept to May 2018: $2,300 USD; June – Aug: $2,700 USD
DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION1st of month – George airport – South Africa
INCLUDED
  • Program training and experience
  • Dorm accommodation
  • Local transport for program
  • Full catering
  • Internet
NOT INCLUDED
  • International transport
  • Medical & Travel insurance
  • Laundry
  • Weekend excursions
  • Personal luxuries, snacks, drinks

Oceans Research provides and facilitates innovative and dynamic research relevant to the management and conservation of Southern Africa’s wildlife.Its research is interdisciplinary ranging from biological to socio-economic studies of marine and terrestrial resource utilisation in Southern Africa’s coastal society.

Oceans Research specialises in investigating the biology and ecology of mega-fauna, including sharks, marine mammals and terrestrial carnivores; we advise governmental and non-governmental bodies on relevant conservation issues.

Oceans Research offers multi-disciplinary practical and theoretical training for aspiring researchers from internship to postgraduate levels in conjunction with partner schools, technical colleges and universities.

DURATION1 month, 2 months, 3 months, 4 months
MONTHJanuary, February, March, April, May, July, June, August, September, October, November, December

For more information please visit: http://www.african-campus.com/product/oceans-research-great-white-shark-research-internship/