Marine Careers Guidance
- Learn about marine conservation career opportunities
- Engage with experts at uShaka Sea World, including those responsible for animal wellbeing, water quality and water supply, marine scientists, and their teams
- Gain ‘Behind-the Scenes’ insight into the running of uShaka Sea World
If you’re considering a career in marine conservation and are happy to commit to three consecutive days from 8.00am to 4.00pm, we’d love to hear from you!
The cost to attend a course is R234, and course dates are during the holidays:
25-27th September
If you want to apply to attend, you’ll need to:
- obtain your parent’s / guardian’s consent
- ask them to email us at nmazibuko@seaworld.org.za requesting a link to the booking form.
NB: Participant numbers are limited to 20 learners on each course so booking early is essential.
Once we receive the completed form, parents / guardians will be invoiced.
Your place on the course will be confirmed once we have your payment.
We look forward to showing you a whole new way of understanding the marine conservation career field!
For more information on a variety of marine careers download our brochure below.
For more information please email education@seaworld.org.za
Then this is your moment!
As part of its 75th anniversary celebrations, the South African Association for Marine Biological Research (SAAMBR) is proud to launch the ‘75 Young Ocean Ambassadors Program’ and applications are now open for the first FREE 3-day Marine Careers Course.
What’s happening?
This exciting programme is designed for Grade 10, 11 and 12 learners who are passionate about the ocean and curious about careers in marine science, conservation and education.
What will you experience?
- Explore real-world marine and conservation careers
- Meet and learn from scientists, veterinarians, aquarists, animal care specialists and educators
- Take part in hands-on activities and inspiring discussions
- Be involved throughout the year in clean-ups, community projects, and conservation events
- Share your own ocean journey and help inspire others to care for our seas
Because this is a fully funded programme, learners are asked to apply online and tell us why YOU should be one of SAAMBR’s 75 Young Ocean Ambassadors for 2026.
Applications close on the 28th February 2026. Successful applicants will be notified by 14 March 2026.
Applicants must be willing to participate in activities throughout the year, able to arrange their own transport to uShaka Sea World for the 3 days and as lunch is not provided, they would need to bring a packed lunch.
The Marine Careers Course is fully booked for this year.
The Marine Careers workshop is a 3-hour programme held on a Saturday morning. This programme includes a talk on the formal qualifications required in the marine field as well as a back-of-house walkabout focused on highlighting some of the marine professions mentioned during the talk. Space is limited to 60 learners per programme.
Details of next Marine Careers Workshop coming soon
For more information on a variety of marine careers download our brochure below.
For more information please email education@seaworld.org.za
Our Marine Careers Course is a programme in which a limited number of learners get to interact with scientists, aquarists and animal behaviourists over a 2-day period during the school holidays. This programme requires an application and motivation to attend, and only 60 learners will be selected for the year. Applications and motivations open in November of the year prior to the programme. Learners will be notified regarding their application in the March of the programme year.
Details of next Marine Careers Course coming soon