Initiative Type: Programmes
BeleĢm Statement Area: Ocean Resources
Initiative Location: South Africa
Time Frame: Ongoing
Description:
The Shark Academy is an internship and volunteer programme. This is an academic field school experience specializing in connecting undergraduate students, early career scientists, conservationists and senior scientists. Focussing on skills development, academic mentoring, field work, science communication and professional portfolio development. All with a focus on Africa?s diverse sharks.
Contact: Meaghen Mccord, South African Shark Conservancey, mariana@sharkconservancy.org
Initiative Website: https://www.sharkacademy.co.za/
This website is developed by the AANChOR Coordination and Support Action, aimed to support the implementation of the Belém Statement, which has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No. 818395.