Do I need to be a qualified diver to apply?

No, you will be able to receive training whilst at the marine field station, however prior experience is beneficial.

What is there to do during time off?

Simon’s Town has a selection of restaurant and bars, there are remarkable hikes in the region, and you will also be a short drive from Cape Town for weekend visits.

Where will my accommodation be?

Volunteer’s accommodation is organized on a case-by-case basis. You stay in a rental property within walking distance of the marine field station in Simon’s Town.

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Marine Conservation Volunteer Program in South Africa

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Marine Conservation Volunteer Program in South Africa

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Experience what it’s like to work as a marine scientist and professional diver whilst helping with vital ocean conservation projects. During this program you’ll live and work in the greater Cape Town region and conduct underwater research in a global hotspot for marine biodiversity. You’ll join a marine field station dedicated to furthering knowledge of our oceans so as to develop effective methods of protecting marine life and ecosystems. Based in an area of unique significance for marine science, False Bay, they conduct a range of research projects to better understand marine life and identify its greatest threats. A large part of their work relies on citizen science which they use as a means of mass data collection and broadening the reach of their community engagement and awareness ...