OceansAware

Oceans was founded by four scientists with an entrepreneurial edge. Their aim was to create a unique marine research institute, providing and facilitating innovative and dynamic marine research relevant to the management and conservation of southern Africa’s charismatic marine life, as well as, offering an unparalleled internship program in which successful applicants were able to gain hands on training in researching great white sharks and other marine predators off the coast of South Africa. This model provided overwhelmingly successful, and with time the organisation branched out to include divisions focusing on eco-tourism, environmental journalism, and educational outreach. The organisation also introduced a number of additional internship and volunteer opportunities in partnership with local wildlife, adventure and education organisations.