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Category Archives: Latest News
Day tripping with International Marine Volunteers
When the swell’s up or the wind is blowing strongly then the boats can’t go to sea, and volunteers and crew alike get a well-deserved day off! So in times like these, what is there for a marine volunteer to … Continue reading
Every Bit Counts with the Fishing Line Bin Project
Fishing line bins are simply, yet cleverly designed bins that are erected on poles along the coastline at popular fishing spots in order to make it simple for members of the public to dispose of any fishing line that they … Continue reading
Kelp diving with International Marine Volunteers
International Marine Volunteers is based in such a beautiful part of the world, where the Agulhas and Benguela oceans mix around the southernmost tip of Africa. The ocean here is productive and diverse and, while we spend most of our … Continue reading
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Tagged diving, International Marine Volunteers, kelp, Marine Volunteer, volunteer
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Marine Volunteering: Reaping the Rewards
At International Marine Volunteers (IMV) we have been fortunate enough to spend several months over the last couple of years living and working alongside Angus Ellsmore. His enthusiasm, energy, dedication and willingness to assist wherever he can, are infectious. He … Continue reading
Kayleigh’s Story
The African Penguin and Seabird Sanctuary Nearly a year ago to the day, I arrived in Gansbaai South Africa. For the next 5 weeks I was going to be helping out on the Great White Shark cage diving vessel, SlashFin, with … Continue reading
Kayleigh’s Penguin Fundraiser
Kayleigh Hawkins, a returning International Marine Volunteers, started a GoFundMe fundraiser seven months ago to help our penguins in peril at the African Penguin and Seabird Sanctuary. Her goal was to raise £300 (approximately R5000). She is back in Gansbaai … Continue reading
Dissection day!
Shark dissection time! As the day progressed so did the excitement of the volunteers, constant questions of “Can’t wait, when we going to start?” become the order of the day. As we start the setup of all the dissection and … Continue reading
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Tagged International Marine Volunteers, marine volunteers, research, science, sharks, South Africa, volunteering
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A tribute to International Marine Volunteer alumna, Elly Warren.
It’s a sombre time in the International Marine Volunteers’ Center as we process the news that sweet, beautiful, vivacious Elly Warren has passed away. Elly was just crazy about the sharks, simply head-over-heels in love with Trevor-the-dog and a wonderfully … Continue reading
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Tagged elly warren, great white sharks, International Marine Volunteers, volunteer
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Fair Trade Tourism Certification for International Marine Volunteers!
Team IMV is very excited and proud that we have been Fair Trade Tourism (FTT) certified! The certification process is based on strict criteria relating to: Fair wages and working conditions Fair operations, purchasing and distribution of benefits Ethical business … Continue reading
Marine Volunteering is not just about the sea!
Our volunteers recently had the opportunity to help the Tortoise Sanctuary in Gansbaai. This is a non-profit rescue centre and our volunteers worked hard to make sure that all tortoises big and small, will be safe in their new enclosure. … Continue reading
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Tagged Conservation, International Marine Volunteers, sanctuary, tortoises, volunteering
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