Marine Field Research

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4 - 12 weeks  ·  Alder 18 - 50+

rating  Outstanding 4.9  · 
  Verificeret af Volunteer World
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Højdepunkter

  • Learn Seamanship and crew in a research vessel
  • Techniques are taught on how to correctly catch & handle sharks, how to tag them, and how data on catch, tag & release can be used to monitor shark populations
  • Learn to deploy and operate Baited Remote Underwater Video (BRUV) equipment, Remote Operated Vehicles (ROV) and drones
  • Gain experience in how to best maintain research boats and scientific equipment
  • Get an international recognized diving-certification


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Alder 18+
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Par
Grupper
50+

Om programmet

Work with leading marine biologists as they undertake ground-breaking research on the charismatic marine mega-fauna of Southern Africa, including great white sharks.

Oceans Research Institute’s field research program provides a first-hand practical experience in marine research and conservation. Anyone with an interest in marine research, conservation and/or education can benefit. Our program focuses on long-term research projects like the population ...

Om programmet

Oceans Research Institute’s field research program provides a first-hand practical experience in marine research and conservation. Anyone with an interest in marine research, conservation and/or education can benefit. Our program focuses on long-term research projects like the population assessment of white sharks or the habitat use and bio-acoustics of marine mammals. 

We have projects focused on teaching research skills to our students, like how to use ROVs or drones in marine research and monitoring projects. But we also teach practical skills from what to do when an boat engine won’t start, to how to fish responsibly in order to tag sharks. Furthermore, the ability to apply the research knowledge our students obtain into our various conservation and awareness programs in the local schools, adds to the diversity of skills and experiences. 

Our program has been recognized by many international universities providing up to a full semester credits for one month with us due to the intensive experience obtained by the students.


Projects & Activities:

Population assessments & trends of white sharks, humpback & bottlenose dolphins, southern right & humpback whales and Cape fur seals

Habitat use of white sharks and marine mammals

Population structure, trophic and movement ecology of endemic benthic catsharks

Predator-prey behavioral strategies of white sharks and Cape fur seals

Shark stress physiology and behavioral studies

Intertidal community assessment

Ecological monitoring of rivers

Marine Mammal Stranding Response workshop

Science Communication Course

*Some projects are seasonal

 

Additional Information:

Gain course credit

Career development skills

Certificate of completion

 

Getting Credit:

Approximately 150 to 200 working hours per month

~ 40-80 sea hours

~ 20 conservation/education hours (beach clean ups and community outreach)

~ 90-100 research hours

Each student gives a research based presentation at month end

Datasets for additional projects are available on request

Up to 15 credits per month

- to be coordinated through professor/university

- Forms, MOUs, evaluations can be agreed upon



Typisk dag

Program Structure:

Arrival 1st of the month - any time

2nd - 3rd orientation & safety briefing

4th to month end - program activities

Work conducted Monday through Friday

Work hours are between 7 am and 6 pm

Some night/weekend work

-based on research needs

Weekends are left for resting & additional ...

Typisk dag

Program Structure:

Arrival 1st of the month - any time

2nd - 3rd orientation & safety briefing

4th to month end - program activities

Work conducted Monday through Friday

Work hours are between 7 am and 6 pm

Some night/weekend work

-based on research needs

Weekends are left for resting & additional recreational activities

Departure on the 1st of the next month


Fritidsaktiviteter

We offer weekend trips to Cape Town, Big 5 Safaris, and Garden Route Adventures. You will also have evenings to enjoy a local dinner and spend time with friends.  

Fritidsaktiviteter

We offer weekend trips to Cape Town, Big 5 Safaris, and Garden Route Adventures. You will also have evenings to enjoy a local dinner and spend time with friends.  


Krav

Krav

Minimumsalder: 18 år

For at kunne deltage i programmet skal du være mindst 18 år gammel på programmets startdato. Der kan være undtagelser, hvis du kan give tilladelse fra din(e) værge(r), eller hvis du ledsages af dine forældre.

Sprogfærdigheder

Du skal kunne tale Engelsk (basic level)

Nationalitetsrestriktioner

Ingen begrænsninger. Hjælpende hænder fra hele verden er velkomne.

Tidsforpligtelse

Der er brug for din hjælpende hånd Mandag, Tirsdag, Onsdag, Torsdag og Fredag fra 07:00 - 18:00

Hvad er inkluderet

Hvad er inkluderet

Tjenester af Marine Field Research

Price includes

Research fee

Dorm-style accommodation

Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Local transport

Local airport pickup/drop off

Internet

 

Price Excludes

Airfare

Insurances

Laundry

Tourism activities

Spending money

Afhentning i lufthavnen i George Airport

We arrange airport transfers on your arrival and departure. 

We are flexible with arrival and departure times but request arrival and departures to be planned for the 1st day of the month.  

Indkvartering

Dorm style which is gender separated. 

Mad og drikkevarer

Included in the program fee is your catering for the entire month.

We can accommodate vegetarian, vegan, gluten free & lactose intolerant dietary requirements.
Halal and Kosher will require special arrangements.    

Internetadgang

God adgang til projektområdet

Hvad er IKKE inkluderet?

Hvad er IKKE inkluderet?

Flybilletter

Den nærmeste lufthavn er George Airport (GRJ) i George. Vi hjælper dig med at finde billige flybilletter til Sydafrika. FINDE BILLIGE FLYBILLETTER

Rejseforsikring

At rejse til udlandet er et eventyr, og det er altid bedst at være forberedt. Pludselig sygdom eller skade, aflysning eller tyveri - en rejseforsikring til Sydafrika giver sikkerhed og er en fordel at have. FÅ ET TILBUD

Vacciner

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Oplysninger ved ankomst

Program Dates:

1st to the 1st of the next month

Availability:

Every month of the year

Arrival & Departure Airport:

George Airport, Western Cape, South Africa

Tilgængelighed
Jan. Febr. Marts April Maj Jun Jul Aug. Sept. Okt. Nov. Dec.

Programgebyrer

4 uger (min. ophold) 3.728€
8 uger 7.456€
12 uger (max. ophold) 11.184€
Gennemsnitligt gebyr 931€/uge

Programgebyrer

931€ pr. uge 4 - 12 weeks Alder 18 - 50+

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Duration

4 - 12 weeks

Deposit

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Final Payment

Din endelige betaling vil blive aftalt med Marine Field Research under ansøgningsprocessen. Almindelige løsninger er enten via bankoverførsel eller kontant betaling på projektstedet.


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Marine Field Research

Outstanding 4.9 rating (9 feltrapporter)

Agentur - grundlagt i 2007

Verificeret af Volunteer World

  Excellent Svarrate

Vært er

Jackie

Om projektet

Work with leading marine biologists as they undertake ground-breaking research on the charismatic marine mega-fauna of Southern Africa, including great white sharks.

Mød din vært

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. In addition to the in-house research projects, the institute provides facilities for visiting marine scientists conducting a variety of projects throughout the major marine biomass of Southern Africa.

Oceans Research strives to divulgate its research finding not only to the scientific community but also, and even more importantly, to the general public, through its website, media releases, scientific and popular articles, and documentaries. RESEARCH, DISCOVERY, EDUCATE, CONSERVE.

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

This is a unique experience where students gain exposure to 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 on land. 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.

9 feltrapporter · rating4.9

Thomas Engel rating5

2019 at Marine Field Research

I spent this past June in South Africa working as an intern with Oceans Research. While there, I had the opportunity to study local dolphins, whales, Cape fur seals, cat sharks and my personal favorite, the Great White shark. By being introduced to a wide spectrum of projects I was able to develop a ...
Kristina Betz rating5

2019 at Marine Field Research

This volunteer experience helped me become a better scientist which has aided me in both my professional and academic life. This is a life changing experience and would absolutely recommend it. ..
Cami Grundeman rating4.2

2019 at Marine Field Research

An educational and fun research opportunity. Oceans Research is a great program. I was able to learn how to help with 6 different research projects along with community outreach programs in Mossel Bai, South Africa. The main project was catching and tagging pajama cat sharks, along with photo ...
Sarah Rheinsmith rating5

2018 at Marine Field Research

Oceans research allowed me opportunities I otherwise would not have received in the states. I learned numerous skills that were helpful in my pursuit of a graduate program. ..
Jayne Hessler rating5

2018 at Marine Field Research

Oceans Research gives you hands-on experience working with white sharks and other marine creatures. Experience includes tracking whales and dolphins using a theodolite, performing intertidal transects, learning how to sea fish and land fish, aquarium husbandry, and photo identifying white sharks. On ...
Brice Schrenkel rating5

2018 at Marine Field Research

It was a great experience! South Africa was a beautiful country that was rich in both culture and new experiences. The internship treats you like family and makes sure you are getting the most out of your time with them. They evenly split up and mix around the interns for the month so you get the ...

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