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The Great African Sea Forest Marine Volunteer Programme, South Africa

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ORGANIZATION: WorkingAbroad Projects

  • A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
  • 47 people are interested

Volunteers will be involved in citizen science initiatives where you will join biologists on snorkel trips observing and monitoring endemic fish and shark species along the Cape Peninsula, and collecting data and taking Photo IDs of the small shy shark species. You will be given presentations on the various work involved; including biological talks such as shark biology and ecology, and explore the benefits of using citizen science as a scientific monitoring effort.

False Bay is nestled in an area of spectacular beauty that features stunning beaches, incredible marine life and a mountainous backdrop - just 40 km from Cape Town City centre. The coast of South Africa is a well-known hot spot for marine diversity, boasting numerous shark, cetacean and fish species as well as the cape fur seals and endemic African penguins.

Activities volunteers will be involved with:
  • Endemic fish and shark survey’s (snorkel)
  • Kelp forest density and distribution fieldwork
  • Microplastic sampling fieldwork
  • Public outreach: Conservation education initiatives in local schools and at public events.
  • Public events: beach cleans, public lectures, sea plastic cleaning events, kayak/paddleboard marine safaris
  • Investigating intertidal rock pools
  • Fish, Mollusc, shark, cetacean biology and ecology presentations
  • Shark egg collection and recording

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About WorkingAbroad Projects

Location:

The Coombe, Spring Barn Farm, Lewes, East Sussex BN7 3ND, GB

Mission Statement

Offering the ability to take action for nature and society

Description

WorkingAbroad Projects is a not-for-profit company, established in March 2002, in order to provide small scale organisations with need-based support from volunteers. The main areas of focus are wildlife and habitat conservation, environmental education and management, permaculture and organic agriculture and cultural development. We run projects in various countries around the world.

CAUSE AREAS

Animals
Environment
Animals, Environment

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

False BayCape Town, South Africa

(-33.92487,18.424055)
 

SKILLS

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+
  • Public Groups

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 18
  • 1-12 Weeks

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