5 Questions To Ask Yourself When Choosing a Marine Internship Program

You’ve decided on a career in research the vast oceans that surround our planet! The plethora of life under the sea and the endless amounts of research and discovery await you...but where do you start? How do you begin? Who do you learn from? 

Oceans Research is a research institute with years of experience in teaching marine biology and ecology across the globe. Marine science and conservation is an exciting field and can lead to incredible discoveries in the oceans around the world. We take pride in facilitating Marine Research that teach young researchers how to understand the ecosystems around us and conserve them for future generations.  

Picking the right program can be a confusing, challenging, and even daunting task. By investigating the details in the available programs you will be able to filter out programs that don’t meet your goals while wasting valuable time & money.


Here Are 5 Things You Should Consider When Looking For A Program To Enroll In:


  • What area of marine life are you interested in?
  • Will the program offer you a variety of experience on the topics/species you are interested in? 
  • Are you eligible for this program? 
  • Is the program affordable?
  • Does the organization provide you with all the information needed?

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Additionally, here are other questions you may want to consider! 

  • What type of organization is running the program? Charity? Organization? Educational Institute?  
  • Where is the program? What living accommodations are offered?  
  • What is the expected staff to volunteer ratio? 
  • Will you get the hands-on experience you’re expecting or will you be a number in a group? What goals do you have in conducting research?  
  • Are there opportunities to continue contributing research after your time in the program has ended?  

How Does Oceans Research Help?


Whether you are looking for a general overview of marine biology research or if you are interested in performing detailed research for a specific ecosystem, there is a program out there for you! Oceans Research offers an in-depth program where you’ll get hands-on experience researching some of the most diverse underwater habitats. Our program offers research in: 

  • Oceans Research is a research institute with years of experience in teaching marine biology and ecology across the globe 
  • Are there opportunities to continue contributing to the research after your time in the program has ended?  
  • Whether you are looking for a general overview of marine research or if you are interested in taking part in specific research projects, there is a program out there for you! Oceans Research offers an in-depth program where you’ll get some of the most diverse hands-on experience researching a variety of species and using a plethora of equipment and methods.  
  • Population assessment of different shark species (including the great white shark), humpback whale, bottlenose dolphins, Cape fur seals, and more!  
  • Habitat use of white sharks and other marine mammals  
  • Shark stress physiology and behavioral studies  
  • PLUS as a bonus you will get one of the PADI OW, AWOD or RD Certifications


Immerse yourself in the marine biology research field and take the plunge into true research that will change your life. The possibilities are endless and opportunity awaits. Are you ready to take the dive into the deep blue? 

Interested in learning more about the program? We are happy to answer any of your questions!

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