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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.

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.


  • Særligt velegnet til

    Alder 18+
    Singler
    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

    A typical day might be:

    7 am - 12 pm: Morning activity. 

    Lunch break.

    2 pm - 6pm: Afternoon activity. 

    The activities are based on the research projects identified and they can also vary depending on the weather and the animals.



    Typisk dag

    A typical day might be:

    7 am - 12 pm: Morning activity. 

    Lunch break.

    2 pm - 6pm: Afternoon activity. 

    The activities are based on the research projects identified and they can also vary depending on the weather and the animals.




    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 Oceans Research Institute

    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

    Hvis du har til hensigt at blive frivillig i Sydafrika, bør du søge lægehjælp, før du begynder din sociale rejse. Tjek dine krævede vaccinationer for Sydafrika. VACCINE CHECKER

    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

    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


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

    Programgebyrer

    4 uger (min. ophold) 3.794€
    8 uger 7.589€
    12 uger (max. ophold) 11.383€
    Gennemsnitligt gebyr 948€/uge

    Programgebyrer

    948€ pr. uge 4 - 12 weeks Alder 18 - 50+

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    Duration

    4 - 12 weeks

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    Final Payment

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


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    Oceans Research Institute

    Outstanding 4.9 rating (19 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.

    Location

    Oceans Research is based in Mossel Bay, within the Garden Route of South Africa. Mossel Bay is situated along the southern coast of South Africa in a warm temperate marine biome which attracts numerous temperate water fish species. The Mossel Bay Marine Lab also collaborates with a shark aquarium and research facility called “The Shark Lab” where we conduct studies on small captive shark species. 

    Research Logistics 

    • Two research vessels (30ft and 26ft “Buttcats”)
    • Acoustic tracking equipment
    • Acoustic monitoring equipment
    • Accelerometers and tags
    • SCUBA equipment
    • Shark diving cage
    • Motorized underwater shark cage Aquarium Lab Benthic and pelagic tanks 
    • Land Facilities: Store rooms and cold storage space
    • Conference facilities for small or large groups

    19 feltrapporter · rating4.9

    Aksam Aslan rating5

    2024 at Marine Field Research

    I was a part of Ocean research’s internship in October 2024. My time with Oceans was fun and I learnt a lot. I saw mermaid’s purses for the first time. I tagged my first ever shark. I learnt scientific analysis methods. Went tide pooling, did beach clean ups. Deployed BRUVS, collected the ...
    Ella Bunting rating5

    2024 at Marine Field Research

    Oceans Research Institute not only teaches you the importance of marine life conservation but the skills necessary to peruse a career in the marine field. During my time with them I learned proper boat, data entry, species identification and mammal tracking skills. The team at Oceans Research is ...
    Valerie Luppino rating5

    2024 at Marine Field Research

    I learned an incredible amount while participating with this program. From seamanship skills to different research methods pertaining to an array of marine wildlife, and shark population dynamics pertaining particularly to great white sharks, this program was one of the most educational things I've ...
    Riley Elliott rating5

    2024 at Marine Field Research

    Oceans Research single handedly put me on a path that has become my occupation, recreation, and life fulfilment. Working with sharks and the people with experience researching and filming them, empowered me with skills and experience required to enter the shark research world academically and the TV ...
    Jana Van den Toorn rating4.8

    2024 at Marine Field Research

    I learned a lot about scientific work and research. I got to know a lot of new fieldwork techniques in marine science. I was allowed to be really involved in the fieldwork which gave me a lot of confidence in what I was ...
    Mariya Kemp rating4.8

    2024 at Marine Field Research

    Oceans Research Institute is a fantastic organization nestled in the heart of Mossel Bay, South Africa where the ocean is teeming with everything from the tiniest nudi branches to the big Great White Sharks. Here you’ll work alongside the world’s leading marine biologists and it won’t take ...

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