SASC - Internship Programme

South African Shark Conservancy

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SASC Internship Programme

Join our internship programme and gain valuable insight into the conservation management of sharks and other living marine resources

SASC offers interns the opportunity to become involved in a unique and exciting approach to marine conservation. Our research and outreach projects are specifically designed to promote a holistic approach to conservation, working with various fishing sectors, research institutes and governmental organisations.

For prospective interns, your work will focus not just on research, but will also include in-depth exposure to the day-to-day operation and management of a non-profit organisation. The following activities and training are offered:

Outreach	Assisting with educational programme delivery for fishers, SCUBA divers, school children and the general public Development of educational material Assisting with the development and publication of SASCs quarterly newsletter Website maintenance Awareness-raising and fundraising for SASC

Research	Tagging and sampling of demersal (bottom-dwelling) shark species, including regional endemics Development of educational material Manual acoustic tracking of sharks Photo identification of sevengill cowsharks Dissections of sharks from governmental research surveys Observations and data collection for shore-based shark monitoring programme Database development and data capture

Other	Laboratory maintenance, including maintenance of saltwater systems, feeding and care of live sharks, aquaria and touch tanks The occasional opportunity to partake in great white shark cage diving activities with some of our partner organisations in Kleinbaai (40 minutes from Hermanus) Other tasks which may arise during your internship period

We welcome applications from:
(a) students currently enrolled at an academic institution, studying toward a science major;
(b) graduated scientists with a minimum of a B.Sc. with a science major;
(c) naturalists with proven experience in research, management and/or conservation;
(d) educators with experience in environmental education.

Provisions can also be made for families with children over the age of 13, however you must contact us to make arrangements.

For more information, Contact Us or download the Internship Application Form.