- South Africa
About Program
The Sharklife Research Assistant program provides a unique platform for students and volunteers to gain field experience working on shark research projects in South Africa's largest coastal Marine Protected Area. With direct involvement in all the research components, you will build your skill base through knowledge development, practical training, and many hours on the ocean.
There is a maximum of 6 research assistants at any time allowing for more valuable experiences in the field and increased personal development.
Sharklife has been driving shark conservation initiatives since 2005 and has a wealth of experience to offer enthusiastic research assistants. So whether you are an early career marine biologist, student, or passionate volunteer we need you to help drive our shark research projects!
Please note: All our data collection methods are non-invasive, nor harmful to the animals we study, there is no catching, handling, or feeding of sharks on this program.
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Program Highlights
- Get close to Sharks
- Examine real Shark and Ray specimens
- Assist research in a World Heritage Site
- Diving in the warm tropical waters of the Sodwana Bay Marine Protected Area
- Freediving in the beautiful Indian Ocean
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Location
South Africa is often thought of as resoundingly unstable and poor; however, this is far from the case. The duality in South Africa encompasses big cities with a well-developed infrastructure, as well as rural areas that are underdeveloped and impoverished. South Africa is well known for having 11 recognized languages, beautiful landscapes, world-class universities, and an abundance of animals.
