Amazing Marine Conservation Experience in South Africa

I had a really great time with The Baywatch Project! A marine conservation project located in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. I got to learn all about the marine environment and the different animals we get around the South African coast from a man who's been in the industry for 20 years now and has an incredible passion for it. I got to assist with African penguin research that was being done at the time. This research is looking into the reasons for the decline in their numbers (70% in 10 years!) and involved things like boat surveys, beach surveys, tagging penguins and monitoring fish populations. I also got to assist with their whale watching tours and help them collect data by collecting fin identification photos and record information about the animals we saw. A really life-changing and interesting experience that others who are interested in the marine environment should try!