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The Shark Research Unit @ResearchUnit

The Shark Research Unit is on a mission to ensure the long-term health of Southern African shark populations.

Joined December 2018
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The Heroes or Villains of the Ocean? shark-research.com/blog/news…

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Did you see the cost of your dream shark study abroad program and instantly cringe? You’re not alone — traveling and studying abroad can be expensive but there are some ways around those hefty price tag! shark-research.com/blog/mari… #shark #conservation #marine #research
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#Shark #mouth #bacteria and #antibiotics ... | #microbes | #GreatWhite | @environmentza | #sharkbite | @OCEARCH | @UKZN | @ResearchUnit | @MandelaUni | @UCT_news | @SANParks | @Rhodes_Uni | @SAIABlibrary | @oceans_research | By @mcmsharksxx via @Forbes forbes.com/sites/melissacris…

How Antibiotics Stand Up To Great White Shark Mouth Bacteria

The white shark (Carcharodon carcharias) is responsible for 49% of shark-related injuries in South Africa, yet no information currently exists on the composition or antibiotic resistance of bacteria...

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For many, traveling to Africa to work with sharks is an exciting but daunting undertaking! Here we answer all questions that we commonly receive from prospective participants shark-research.com/blog/mari… #sharks #marine #conservation #research #southafrica #explore #exploration
Bookings for 2020 are now open for an amazing adventurous opportunity to follow, study and connect with sharks for entire month in Aliwal Shoal!🦈 shark-research.com/shark-con… #research #sharkresearch #Sharks #conserve #Discover #educate #Marine
Sharks are not bloodthirsty predators as they out to be! shark-research.com/shark-con… #discover #conserve #educate #sharks #marinescience #marinebiology #marineconservation #conservation #oceanlife #sharkresearch
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Saving our sharks! shark-research.com/blog/cons… #marine #conservation #exploration #education #marinebiology #marineconservation #marinescience
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If you’re passionate about sharks and would like to be on Shark Week one day, here are ten ways you can become a suitable candidate for being featured: shark-research.com/blog/mari… #marine #conservation #exploration #education #SouthAfrica
Our shark research program offers educational adventure to those who are passionate about ocean conservation and marine sciences. shark-research.com/shark-edu… #marine #conservation #exploration #education #SouthAfrica
Here are some reasons to inspire you to take part in a shark research volunteer program: shark-research.com/blog/mari… #sharks #species #marine #marinelife #ocean #sharkprogram
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We recommend staying for at least a month to obtain full experience, however our programs are also open for a minimum of two weeks!🙂🦈💙🇿🇦 shark-research.com/volunteer… #sharks #marine #conservation #exploration #education #sharkresearchunit #southafrica
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A personal and career building experience! shark-research.com/volunteer… #sharks #marine #conservation #exploration #education #sharkresearchunit
Have you ever been interested in marine conservation or shark research? Participate in our development programs!!! 🦈💙 lnkd.in/dvp4Uph #sharks #marine #conservation #exploration #education #sharkresearchunit
Sharks are among the most perfectly constructed creatures in nature. Some forms have survived for two hundred million years.🦈 Join us as we conduct innovative research on the sharks of Aliwal Shoal!🇿🇦 shark-research.com/shark-res… #sharks #marine #conservation #exploration
The build up to the 2020 Sardine Run has started! We are super stoked for the next great marine migration! #sardinerun #adventure #sharks #whales #dolphins #southafrica #funinthesun
Experience a shark encounter like none other! shark-research.com/ #sharks #marine #conservation #exploration #education #SouthAfrica
Become competent in working and running commercial / recreational vessels on the ocean and gain confidence and skills as a scientific and conservation communicator. shark-research.com/volunteer…🦈💙🇿🇦 #sharks #marine #conservation #exploration #education #SouthAfrica
Blue Wilderness Research Unit welcomes a select number of researchers and postgraduate students to our field station each year. shark-research.com/shark-res… #sharks #conservation #marine #research #exploration #species
If you love sharks enough, then spending time perfecting these skills will be very rewarding in your search for a job in this field. Here are the skills you need to work with sharks: shark-research.com/…/15-skills-you-need-to-work-wi…/ #sharks #marine #ocean #conservation
Learn data field collection techniques(data collections, processing and analysis) shark behavior, shark identification and biology! shark-research.com/shark-res… #sharks #conservation #marine #research #exploration #species
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