Activities You’ll Be Involved In:

• Underwater and Terrestrial Surveys: Observe sharks in their natural habitat, collecting valuable data on their behavior and distribution.

• Health Assessments: Assist with evaluating the health of sharks, including analyzing their toxicity and nutritional status.

• Shark Tracking: Use passive and active acoustic telemetry to track sharks’ movements and monitor their populations.

• Fish Camp Surveys: Conduct surveys at artisanal fish camps to study shark abundance and species composition.

•  Biopsy and Blood Sampling: Participate in scientific sampling procedures to assess shark health and diet.

• Growth Estimation: Learn techniques for estimating shark growth using morphological and visual estimation methods.

• Diet and Nutrition Analysis: Investigate the nutritional health of sharks by studying their diet.

• Habitat Sampling: Contribute to important habitat research through plankton sampling, eDNA sampling, and habitat mapping.

• Drone and Photo Identification: Use underwater and aerial drones for surveys and engage in photo identification techniques to track individual sharks.

• Non-invasive Monitoring: Deploy underwater video camera stations (BRUVS) to monitor shark activity without disturbing their natural behavior.

• Data Entry & Analysis: Participate in the analysis of collected data using statistical software to draw meaningful conclusions from the research.

• Community Outreach: Get involved in educational programs and outreach projects to raise awareness about shark conservation.

• Shark Tagging: Assist with shark tagging trips, working closely with local fisherfolk and scientific teams to collect critical data.

• Pelagic Shark Monitoring: Gather data on pelagic sharks to estimate their population distribution and conservation status.

Join Us in the Beautiful Gulf of California 

Whether you’re an aspiring marine biologist or simply passionate about sharks and marine conservation, this internship offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to contribute to essential research in one of the most biodiverse and beautiful regions of the world. Join us in the Gulf of California, and help us ensure the preservation of these magnificent creatures and the ecosystems they call home.