Projects and activities - Population dynamics of white sharks, other sharks, dolphins and whales - Trophic and movement ecology of sharks and marine mammals - Predator-prey behavioural strategies of white sharks and Cape fur seals - Shark stress physiology and behavioural studies - Introduction to bioacoustics and how to analyse sounds - Intertidal community assessment - Surveys of plastic pollution - Marine Mammal Stranding Response workshop - Science Communication CourseGet a SCUBA OWD, AOWD or RD certification included*Some projects are seasonalLearning and skill sets - Seamanship and crew in a research vessel - Ethical fishing for research: how to best catch, tag & release to monitor fish populations - Learn to deploy and operate Baited Remote Underwater Video (BRUV) equipment, Remote Operated Vehicles (ROV) and drones, to subsequently answer specific research questions through analysis of video data - Gain experience in how to best maintain research boats and scientific equipmentProgram structure - Arrival first of the month – any time - second-third orientation and safety briefing - 4th to month end – program activities - Work conducted Monday through Friday - Work hours from 7am to 6pm (dependent on weather, wildlife, and season) - Weekends are left for resting and additional recreational activities - Departure first of the next monthProgram Cost Varies (based on student affluence) - Jun to Aug : 3,100 USD per month - Sept to Nov : 2,800 USD per month - minimum stay: 1 monthPrice includes - Research fee - Dorm-style accommodation - Breakfast, lunch and dinner - Local transport - Local airport pickup/drop off - InternetPrice excludes - Airfare - Medical Insurance (recommended) - Travel insurance - Laundry - Tourism activities/excursions - Spending money - Additional Outputs - Gain course credit - Career development skills - Certificate of completion - Join a global alumni networkFurther info - Mossel Bay is safe for tourists as many towns in Europe - There is no need of special vaccinations - Our region is malaria free