Oceans Research
work experience

Marine Conservationists

Job description

Projects and activities

  • Population dynamics of white sharks, other sharks, dolphins and whales
  • Trophic and movement ecology of sharks and marine mammals
  • Predator-prey behavioural strategies of white sharks and Cape fur seals
  • Shark stress physiology and behavioural studies
  • Introduction to bioacoustics and how to analyse sounds
  • Intertidal community assessment
  • Surveys of plastic pollution
  • Marine Mammal Stranding Response workshop
  • Science Communication Course

Get a SCUBA OWD, AOWD or RD certification included

*Some projects are seasonal

Learning and skill sets

  • Seamanship and crew in a research vessel
  • Ethical fishing for research: how to best catch, tag & release to monitor fish populations
  • Learn to deploy and operate Baited Remote Underwater Video (BRUV) equipment, Remote Operated Vehicles (ROV) and drones, to subsequently answer specific research questions through analysis of video data
  • Gain experience in how to best maintain research boats and scientific equipment

Program structure

  • Arrival first of the month – any time
  • second-third orientation and safety briefing
  • 4th to month end – program activities
  • Work conducted Monday through Friday
  • Work hours from 7am to 6pm (dependent on weather, wildlife, and season)
  • Weekends are left for resting and additional recreational activities
  • Departure first of the next month

Program Cost Varies

(based on student affluence)

  • Jun to Aug : 3,100 USD per month
  • Sept to Nov : 2,800 USD per month
  • minimum stay: 1 month

Price includes

  • Research fee
  • Dorm-style accommodation
  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner
  • Local transport
  • Local airport pickup/drop off
  • Internet

Price excludes

  • Airfare
  • Medical Insurance (recommended)
  • Travel insurance
  • Laundry
  • Tourism activities/excursions
  • Spending money
  • Additional Outputs
  • Gain course credit
  • Career development skills
  • Certificate of completion
  • Join a global alumni network

Further info

  • Mossel Bay is safe for tourists as many towns in Europe
  • There is no need of special vaccinations
  • Our region is malaria free

What we are looking for

Accepted degree subjects

Any

Additional job details

Location
South Africa
Salary
Unpaid

Contract, dates and working times
Fixed term

Full-time

How to apply

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