News
Join one of White Shark Africa’s research and conservation eco-programs
White Shark Africa is a white shark cage diving operator based in Mossel Bay, South Africa.
Every month White Shark Africa runs an eco-program for anyone interested in marine conservation. There is no experience necessary – you just need passion.
The program includes:
- Working with great white sharks on White Shark Africa’s cage diving boat
- Educating clients
- Tagging other species of sharks including hammerheads, bronze whalers and ragged tooth sharks
- Going on diving trips to Cape Town & Durban with Blue sharks, Mako sharks, Oceanic Blacktip sharks & Tiger sharks
- Putting together and delivering educational presentations in schools and local groups
- Running beach clean ups
- Helping at a sea bird and penguin rehabilitation centre (feeding, cleaning and releasing African penguins).
Accommodation is included. Minimum age is 18. To apply for this program, email White Shark Africa’s program manager at sharkwarrior@whitesharkafrica.com.
White Shark Africa’s aim is to equip you with the skills you need to pursue a career in marine science & conservation, and to supply you with experience in presenting to various groups about sharks, both in South Africa and around the rest of the world.
Here is a short video about White Shark Africa:
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For more information, visit www.whitesharkafrica.com.
Blogs
Four opportunities to go pro in 2024 with Dive Friends Bonaire
Dive Friends teaches the Instructor Development Course (IDC) several times a year to students who are eager to share their passion for diving with the world.
Dive Friends is known for the personal approach throughout the course. Their in-house course director will lead the students through every essential step, mentoring them to achieve their fullest potential as a dive instructor.
Applications for the following IDC start dates are now open:
- 12 April
- 5 July,
- 20 September
- 29 November
Partnership with Casita Palma
If the student opts for the IDC-Deluxe or IDC-Supreme package, their accommodation will be arranged for them at Casita Palma. This small and quiet resort is within walking distance from Dive Friends Bonaire’s main dive shop location and has everything you need to relax after an intense day of IDC training. Breakfast is included, so the student will always be fuelled and ready for their day.
Contact Dive Friends Bonaire’s Course Director Eddy for more information: coursedirector@divefriendsbonaire.com.
Blogs
SOMABAY: Scubaverse Trip Review (Watch Video)
In a video created exclusively for Scubaverse.com, Jeff Goodman visits SOMABAY in the Egyptian Red Sea to experience the diving on offer there.
Book your next Red Sea dive adventure with SOMABAY! For more information, visit www.somabay.com.
Stay at the Breakers Diving & Surfing Lodge when you visit! For more information, visit www.thebreakers-somabay.com.
Find out more about ORCA Dive Clubs at SOMABAY at www.orca-diveclubs.com/en/soma-bay-en.
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