- South Africa
- Cape Town
About Program
SASC is an NGO dedicated to promoting the conservation & sustainable ues of living marine resources through research, education & outreach. Our research is focused on sharks & their habitats. The overarching goal of our work is to improve conservation & management strategies for these iconic animals.
As a Shark Research Program Intern or Volunteer you will be expected to work long days in the field and in the Shark Lab. You will gain hands-on experience tagging sharks, collection biological data and working on research vessels. You will also work with our team to dispel myths about sharks by helping us run our education and outreach programs.
By joining the SASC Shark Research Program as an Intern of Volunteer you will gain unparalleled experience working with sharks in the field and in the lab. You will be a key member of our team contributing your time and skills to help SASC study and conserve sharks.
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Program Highlights
- The key research projects are, cetacean monitoring, baited remote underwater video, Walker Bay Elasmobranch Survey, Walker Bay Stable Isotope Project, Estuary Monitoring
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Location
Cape Town is a port city, the legislative capital of South Africa, the most southern city in all of Africa, and referred to as the "Mother City". It is one of the most multicultural cities in the world, reflecting its role as a major destination for immigrants and expatriates to South Africa.
