2016 at Shark Conservation Assistant
Shark Conservation Assistant
Highlights
- Delve into the behaviors and biology of Great White Sharks and other fascinating marine species inhabiting the Gansbaai coast.
- Spend the majority of your time at sea aboard Slashfin – our cage diving vessel – or the research boat Lwazi. Rare research trips offer a chance to contribute to ongoing projects.
- Utilize your microscope skills for blood slides of African Penguins, assisting with data recording and medication.
- Acknowledge the behind-the-scenes work of biologists, involving data analysis, verification, and office tasks.
- Delve into the behaviors and biology of Great White Sharks and other fascinating marine species inhabiting the Gansbaai coast.
- Spend the majority of your time at sea aboard Slashfin – our cage diving vessel – or the research boat Lwazi. Rare research trips offer a chance to contribute to ongoing projects.
- Utilize your microscope skills for blood slides of African Penguins, assisting with data recording and medication.
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About the program
You will learn about the behaviors and biology of Great White Sharks and the other species in our seas during this exciting project, situated in Gansbaai.
About the Program
This exciting project is situated in Gansbaai – the shark cage diving capital of the world – and is about a 2 hour drive from Cape Town. The coast around Gansbaai is home to multiple marine species. There are shark sightings all year, peaking in the Southern Hemisphere in winter ...
Typical day
Programs run for 5-7 days a week, normally from Monday to Sunday as the project is partnered with an ecotourism business.
Off days are granted upon request with a days notice or if there is bad weather.
Typical tasks include:
Great White Sharks
How will you be involved?
Duties will vary depending on ...
Free-time activities
Area information
Gansbaai is situated 2 hours from Cape Town.
This former fishing village turned bustling town and tourism Mecca is the business hub that anchors a diverse and colourful community. The main road and side streets are dotted with an array of old and new shops and pubs, diners and ...
Requirements
What's Included
What's NOT included?
Details on arrival
Volunteers can join us anytime throughout the year!
Program fees
Meet your organization
SAVE Foundation
Non-profit - founded in 2007
Verified by Volunteer World
Coordinated by
Shona
About the project
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