Shark Internship

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2 - 12 Wochen  ·  Alter 18 - 50+

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Highlights

  • Learn what it takes to be a shark researcher
  • Support the conservation of sharks
  • Learn shark monitoring techniques

Highlights

  • Learn what it takes to be a shark researcher
  • Support the conservation of sharks
  • Learn shark monitoring techniques
  • Come face to face with sharks in their natural habitat
  • Experience the local Mexican culture and food


  • Besonders geeignet für

    Alter 18+
    Alleinreisend
    Pärchen
    Gruppen

    Über das Programm

    Our shark internship program offers a unique experience and platform for volunteers to gain hands on field experience working with sharks.

    Our shark internship program offers a unique experience and platform for students and volunteers to gain hands on field experience working with shark research in and around the Gulf of California, alongside our team of experienced field technicians and shark specialists.

    All participants who join our ...

    Über das Programm

    Our shark internship program offers a unique experience and platform for students and volunteers to gain hands on field experience working with shark research in and around the Gulf of California, alongside our team of experienced field technicians and shark specialists.

    All participants who join our program will have the opportunity to be involved in every research component of our shark monitoring programs, you will increase your understanding of shark research through scientific lectures and many hours of practical training in the field as well as gain experience in an office environment.

    The internship program has a maximum of 3 internship placements available at any given time as a way to ensure a more valuable volunteer experience in the field with sharks and an increased opportunity for personal development during your internship with us. 

    Our internship program is open to absolutely ANYONE. Whether you are a graduate of marine biology or someone who is looking to start their early career in marine biology or just passionate about sharks and want to help our program is perfect for you.

    We have found that it is the diverse backgrounds and skills that our interns bring that make a huge impact on the conservation and community outreach with the local community. 


    Tagesablauf

    Our days can change depending on the season and research objectives we are working with but a typical day may consist of 

    • Arriving at the office to prepare the equipment for the day of shark monitoring
    • Boarding our research vessel on route to one of our shark research sites in the Bay of La Paz or ...

    Tagesablauf

    Our days can change depending on the season and research objectives we are working with but a typical day may consist of 

    • Arriving at the office to prepare the equipment for the day of shark monitoring
    • Boarding our research vessel on route to one of our shark research sites in the Bay of La Paz or surrounding islands
    • Swimming and interacting with sharks in their natural habitat recording photo ID, behaviours, scarring pattern and tagging or sampling the water for containments, pollutants and plankton for our environmental studies
    • Heading back to the marina to clean equipment and boat 
    • Returning to the office to download data collected and prepare for analysis of images and recorded information



    Freizeitaktivitäten

    On your free time volunteers have the access to many activities. Our research center has strong collaborations with SCUBA diving centers who can offer volunteers the chance to learn to dive, visit the local dive sites or take a tour to the islands. Their are natural hikes and adventure tours to join ...

    Freizeitaktivitäten

    On your free time volunteers have the access to many activities. Our research center has strong collaborations with SCUBA diving centers who can offer volunteers the chance to learn to dive, visit the local dive sites or take a tour to the islands. Their are natural hikes and adventure tours to join as well as enjoying the natural beauty of the beaches and coral reefs.


    Voraussetzungen

    Voraussetzungen

    Mindestalter: 18 Jahre

    Um an diesem Programm teilzunehmen, musst du zu Programmbeginn mindestens 18 Jahre alt sein. Es kann Ausnahmen geben, wenn du die Erlaubnis deines/r Erziehungsberechtigten vorlegen kannst oder wenn du von deinen Eltern begleitet wirst

    Sprachkenntnisse

    Du brauchst folgende Sprachkenntnisse: Englisch (Grundkenntnisse)

    Staatszugehörigkeit

    Es gibt keine Beschränkungen. Helfende Hände aus aller Welt sind willkommen.

    Andere Fähigkeiten

    We request that our volunteers can swim and have experience snorkeling.

    Arbeitszeiten

    Deine Hilfe wird an folgenden Tagen benötigt: Montag, Dienstag, Mittwoch, Donnerstag und Freitag

    Leistungen

    Leistungen

    Dienstleistungen von Shark Research Mexico

    All donation fees are used to directly support the running of our non-profit research and to support your accommodation, field trips and training with us.

    Donation Breakdown:
    • 50% Shark Programs Scientific Running Costs
    • 30% Accommodation & Transfers for volunteers
    • 15% Boat maintenance, Captain fees & National Park Fees
    • 5% Office operational costs

    Abholung vom Flughafen Leon Airport

    Yes we provide full airport transfer on arrival and departure of the program.

    Unterkunft

    We provide all volunteers with a private studio apartment upon arrival into the internship program. The apartments are fully equipped with a full operational kitchen including fridge, freezer, stove, microwave, cooking utensils etc). The room has the comforts of a private bathroom and shower, A.C, Fiberoptic unlimited WIFI, and bed linins and towels. We provide all of the utility services for the volunteers such as Gas, Electricity and water throughout your entire stay so there is now hidden cost once you arrive into the program.

    The private studios are located in a very safe and secure neighborhood in the city of La Paz and only a short bicycle ride along the ocean walkway from the office and the marina. 


    Verpflegung

    Daily food is 

    NOT provided in the program due to the fact that many participants may have food allergies or the variability in peoples diets some being vegan or vegetarian while others are not. 

    But, we do offer food when we make excursions to the islands for camping of extended field trips so this is provided in your internship donation fees


    Internetzugriff

    Gute Verbindung vor Ort

    Was ist NICHT inklusive?

    Was ist NICHT inklusive?

    Flugtickets

    Der nächstgelegene Flughafen ist Leon Airport (LAP) in La Paz. Wir helfen dir günstige Flüge nach Mexiko zu finden. FINDE GÜNSTIGE FLÜGE

    Reiseversicherung

    Ins Ausland zu gehen ist ein Abenteuer, auf das man sich stets gut vorbereiten sollte. Plötzliche Krankheit oder Verletzung, Stornierung oder Diebstahl - eine Reiseversicherung für Mexiko bietet die nötige Sicherheit. ANGEBOT EINHOLEN

    Impfungen

    Bevor du deine Freiwilligenarbeit in Mexiko antrittst, solltest du dich noch einmal von deinem Arzt beraten lassen und deine erforderlichen Impfungen für Mexiko überprüfen. IMPFSCHUTZ ÜBERPRÜFEN

    Informationen zur Anreise

    Our Program is open throughout the entre year so arrival and departure dates are flexible to the participant 

    Verfügbarkeit
    Jan Feb Mär Apr Mai Jun Jul Aug Sep Okt Nov Dez

    Programmgebühren

    2 Wochen (Mindestaufenthalt) 1.247€
    12 Wochen (Maximaler Aufenthalt) 7.167€
    Durchschnittliche Gebühren 609€/Woche

    Programmgebühren

    609€ / Woche 2 - 12 Wochen Alter 18 - 50+

    Zahlungsarten

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    Dauer

    2 - 12 Wochen

    Anzahlung

    Mit der Anzahlung reservierst du deinen Platz beim Freiwilligenprogramm. Zahlungen werden von PayPal abgewickelt, unserem vertrauenswürdigen globalen Zahlungsanbieter. Falls du keinen PayPal Account hast, kannst du die Anzahlung auch mit einer Kreditkarte bezahlen.


    Ausstehende Zahlung

    Deine Restzahlung vereinbarst du mit Shark Research Mexico während des Bewerbungsprozesses. Normalerweise handelt es sich um eine Banküberweisung oder eine Barzahlung am Projektstandort.


    Lerne deine Organisation kennen

    Shark Research Mexico

    Herausragend 4.9 rating (14 Bewertungen)

    Non-profit - gegründet 2022

    von Volunteer World verifiziert

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    Veranstaltet von

    Dr. Darren

    Gesprochene Sprachen: Englisch

    Über die Organisation

    Shark Research Mexico is a Non-Profit organization based in Baja California, Mexico and is the leading organization dedicated to the research and conservation of sharks.

    Lerne deine Organisation kennen

    Shark Research Mexico (SRM) is a Non-Profit organization based in Baja California Sur, Mexico and is the leading organization dedicated to the research and conservation of sharks and rays in the Gulf of California.

    We are a global provider of marine education and at the forefront of shark research. Our belief is that constant scientific research together with education is the key driver to inspire long-term change and commitment to sustain an abundant & vibrant marine environment. Through these tools, we strive to inspire, engage and empower future marine and environmental biologists, as well as the community, to make positive steps to generate healthier oceans now, and in the future.

    As an organization we offer an educational and professional platform for local, national and international students and provide all of the necessary logistical support they might need to accomplish their research goals, under the supervision of our team.

    Our mission

    Is to study and protect elasmobranch species in Mexican waters and to provide opportunities for students at undergraduate and graduate levels to participate in our ongoing research and an opportunity to advance in the field of marine science and conservation biology, as well as raise awareness of sharks and other marine species.

    Vision

    To conserve sharks through science, education, conservation action and to inspire people to value nature & our world’s oceans.

    14 Bewertungen · rating4.9

    Stelios Meliniotis rating5

    2024 at Shark Internship

    I had an amazing time, seeing five different species of sharks and helping tag some tiger sharks. It really was a great experience. The accommodation was very well located. ..
    Nathan Kingham rating5

    2023 at Shark Internship

    La Paz is a beautiful part of Mexico with plenty to do and see. I learnt a lot about sharks and conservation with them during my stay. The team was incredibly helpful every step of the way and supported us with anything and everything. I highly recommend this experience to anyone who has an interest ...
    Abraham Mendoza rating5

    2022 at Shark Internship

    Amazing and very good work and I enjoyed to work whit shark's. I'm volunteer in la paz and is amazing works whit sharks so is very nice place to do this science is excellent facts to do everything about to the ocean and the science people so respond to very good work ...
    Pelamatti Tania rating5

    2022 at Shark Internship

    The experience with sharks was amazing, projects are interesting and the program is very organized at every step from the arrival to the day I left. Learned a lot during my experience and would do it again without ...
    Roberto De Camillis rating5

    2022 at Shark Internship

    During my internship I learned a lot about sharks and I gained knoledge on scientific sampling methods on large animal as whale shark. The program is well scheduled combining field work and data analysis. Looking forward to repeat the experience. Very recommended. ..
    Philipp Moser rating5

    2022 at Shark Internship

    Baja is just an incredible place, so much variety of animals and of course sharks! Darren set up a wonderful stay for me, the room and working areas very top notch as were he's organizational skills and his passion for what he's doing. Although my stay was not too long the activities proposed such ...

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