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Shark Internship

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2 - 12 uker  ·  Alder 18 - 50+
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Høydepunkter

  • Learn what it takes to be a shark researcher
  • Support the conservation of sharks
  • Learn shark monitoring techniques

Høydepunkter

  • Learn what it takes to be a shark researcher
  • Support the conservation of sharks
  • Learn shark monitoring techniques
  • Come face to face with sharks in their natural habitat
  • Experience the local Mexican culture and food

  • 🔥 Høy etterspørsel
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    Alder 18+
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    Om programmet

    Our shark internship program offers a unique experience and platform for volunteers to gain hands on field experience working with sharks.

    Our shark internship program offers a unique experience and platform for students and volunteers to gain hands on field experience working with shark research in and around the Gulf of California, alongside our team of experienced field technicians and shark specialists.

    All participants who join our ...

    Om programmet

    Our shark internship program offers a unique experience and platform for students and volunteers to gain hands on field experience working with shark research in and around the Gulf of California, alongside our team of experienced field technicians and shark specialists.

    All participants who join our program will have the opportunity to be involved in every research component of our shark monitoring programs, you will increase your understanding of shark research through scientific lectures and many hours of practical training in the field as well as gain experience in an office environment.

    The internship program has a maximum of 3 internship placements available at any given time as a way to ensure a more valuable volunteer experience in the field with sharks and an increased opportunity for personal development during your internship with us. 

    Our internship program is open to absolutely ANYONE. Whether you are a graduate of marine biology or someone who is looking to start their early career in marine biology or just passionate about sharks and want to help our program is perfect for you.

    We have found that it is the diverse backgrounds and skills that our interns bring that make a huge impact on the conservation and community outreach with the local community. 


    Typisk dag

    Our days can change depending on the season and research objectives we are working with but a typical day may consist of 

    • Arriving at the office to prepare the equipment for the day of shark monitoring
    • Boarding our research vessel on route to one of our shark research sites in the Bay of La Paz or ...

    Typisk dag

    Our days can change depending on the season and research objectives we are working with but a typical day may consist of 

    • Arriving at the office to prepare the equipment for the day of shark monitoring
    • Boarding our research vessel on route to one of our shark research sites in the Bay of La Paz or surrounding islands
    • Swimming and interacting with sharks in their natural habitat recording photo ID, behaviours, scarring pattern and tagging or sampling the water for containments, pollutants and plankton for our environmental studies
    • Heading back to the marina to clean equipment and boat 
    • Returning to the office to download data collected and prepare for analysis of images and recorded information



    Fritidsaktiviteter

    On your free time volunteers have the access to many activities. Our research center has strong collaborations with SCUBA diving centers who can offer volunteers the chance to learn to dive, visit the local dive sites or take a tour to the islands. Their are natural hikes and adventure tours to join ...

    Fritidsaktiviteter

    On your free time volunteers have the access to many activities. Our research center has strong collaborations with SCUBA diving centers who can offer volunteers the chance to learn to dive, visit the local dive sites or take a tour to the islands. Their are natural hikes and adventure tours to join as well as enjoying the natural beauty of the beaches and coral reefs.


    Krav

    Krav

    Minimumsalder: 18 år

    For å bli med i programmet må du være minst 18 år gammel på programmets startdato. Det kan være unntak hvis du kan gi tillatelse fra dine foresatte eller hvis du er i følge med foreldrene dine.

    Språkferdigheter

    Du må snakke Engelsk (grunnleggende nivå)

    Nasjonalitetsbegrensninger

    Ingen restriksjoner. Hjelpende hender fra hele verden er velkomne.

    Andre ferdigheter

    We request that our volunteers can swim and have experience snorkeling.

    Tidsforpliktelse

    Din hjelpende hånd vil bli påkrevd Mandag, Tirsdag, Onsdag, Torsdag og Fredag

    Hva inngår

    Hva inngår

    Tjenester på stedet

    All donation fees are used to directly support the running of our non-profit research and to support your accommodation, field trips and training with us.

    Donation Breakdown:
    • 50% Shark Programs Scientific Running Costs
    • 30% Accommodation & Transfers for volunteers
    • 15% Boat maintenance, Captain fees & National Park Fees
    • 5% Office operational costs

    Henting fra flyplassen på Leon Airport

    Yes we provide full airport transfer on arrival and departure of the program.

    Overnatting

    We provide all volunteers with a private studio apartment upon arrival into the internship program. The apartments are fully equipped with a full operational kitchen including fridge, freezer, stove, microwave, cooking utensils etc). The room has the comforts of a private bathroom and shower, A.C, Fiberoptic unlimited WIFI, and bed linins and towels. We provide all of the utility services for the volunteers such as Gas, Electricity and water throughout your entire stay so there is now hidden cost once you arrive into the program.

    The private studios are located in a very safe and secure neighborhood in the city of La Paz and only a short bicycle ride along the ocean walkway from the office and the marina. 

    Mat og drikke

    Daily food is 

    NOT provided in the program due to the fact that many participants may have food allergies or the variability in peoples diets some being vegan or vegetarian while others are not. 

    But, we do offer food when we make excursions to the islands for camping of extended field trips so this is provided in your internship donation fees.

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    Hva er IKKE inkludert?

    Hva er IKKE inkludert?

    Flybilletter

    Den nærmeste flyplassen er Leon Airport (LAP) i La Paz. Vi hjelper deg med å finne billige flyreiser til Mexico. FINN BILLIGE FLYREISER

    Reiseforsikring

    Å reise til utlandet er et eventyr, og det er alltid best å være forberedt. Plutselig sykdom eller skade, avbestilling eller tyveri – en reiseforsikring for Mexico gir trygghet og er et pluss å ha. FÅ ET TILBUD

    Vaksiner

    Hvis du har tenkt å jobbe frivillig i Mexico bør du søke medisinsk råd før du starter din sosiale reise. Sjekk de nødvendige vaksinasjonene dine for Mexico. VAKSINESJEKKER

    Detaljer ved ankomst

    Our Program is open throughout the entre year so arrival and departure dates are flexible to the participant 


    Availability for June and July is currently very limited, as all spots are fully booked. However, last-minute cancellations may open up opportunities. Starting mid-August, there will be plenty of availability again.

    Tilgjengelighet
    Jan. Febr. Mars Apr. Mai Jun. Jul. Aug. Sep. Okt. Nov. Des.

    Programgebyrer

    $611 per uke 2 - 12 uker Alder 18 - 50+

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    Varighet

    2 - 12 uker

    Depositum

    Reserver plassen din med bare noen få klikk og et lite, sikkert depositum. Du kan betale med kredittkort, PayPal eller andre praktiske metoder.


    Endelig Betaling

    Du blir enig med den lokale organisasjonen din om den endelige betalingsmåten i løpet av søknadsprosessen. Denne sluttbetalingen forfaller først nærmere reisestart.

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    2025
    It was an incredible and unforgettable experience, I learned so much about sharks and I had the opportunity to coexist with them. The ...
    Daniela Bernal Sanromán

    Shark Internship

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    2024
    I had an amazing time, seeing five different species of sharks and helping tag some tiger sharks. It really was a great experience. The ...
    Stelios Meliniotis

    Shark Internship

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    2023
    La Paz is a beautiful part of Mexico with plenty to do and see. I learnt a lot about sharks and conservation with them during my stay. The ...
    Nathan Kingham

    Shark Internship

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    2022
    Amazing and very good work and I enjoyed to work whit shark's. I'm volunteer in la paz and is amazing works whit sharks so is very nice ...
    Abraham Mendoza

    Shark Internship

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    2022
    During my internship I learned a lot about sharks and I gained knoledge on scientific sampling methods on large animal as whale shark. The ...
    Roberto De Camillis

    Shark Internship

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    2022
    The experience with sharks was amazing, projects are interesting and the program is very organized at every step from the arrival to the day ...
    Pelamatti Tania

    Shark Internship

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