Shark & Marine Research Institute: Volunteer Program

We encourage early career scientists, post grad marine biology students and anyone with a burning passion for ocean conservation to join our research team to get hands on experience in the various research projects we conduct. From our dorsal fin identification project, carried out in collaboration with the University of Stellenbosch, to snorkeling surveys in our local kelp forests - to ethical angling, tagging and release methods to genetic sampling techniques. Get credits towards your degree or diploma (Dependent on approval by your educational institution.)

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Requirements

Minimum age
17
Maximum age
60
Age notes
Under 18s require permission and indemnity forms to be signed by parents.
Student status required
No
Languages
Application process
Applicants can apply via our website. Please allow 24 hours to process your application.

Pricing

Price range
  • under $1000
Price includes
  • Accommodation
  • Airport pick-up
  • Ground transport
  • Meals
  • Orientation

Organization details

Since the Great White Shark population in South Africa is at potential risk of extinction with numbers believed to be around 300-500, our White Shark research focuses primarily on monitoring the numbers of these apex predators in our waters, with the aim of obtaining another population estimate w...

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