Marine Dynamics Academy

Volunteering aboard the vessels of our sister companies, Marine Dynamics Shark Tours and Dyer Island Cruises Whale and Eco Tours, the opportunity to gain exposure to various marine species makes for an unforgettable experience. Every trip sports a dedicated marine biologist as guide, who educates volunteers and clients, increasing their knowledge of the target species and ecology of the area.

Our conservation partner, The Dyer Island Conservation Trust (DICT) is a leader in marine conservation and the environmental pillar of our organisation. Volunteers are afforded an opportunity to partake in data capturing for studies conducted by our marine biologists on board Slashfin, the shark cage diving vessel and Dream Catcher, the whale watching vessel. In addition to this, the DICT research vessel, Lwazi, affords long-term volunteers the opportunity to be more involved in research excursions. The Conservation projects that we are involved in are:

Shark Research

African Penguin and Seabird Sanctuary

Marine Pollution and Strandings

Various community projects

Marine Dynamics Academy Volunteer program is the only marine volunteer programme in South Africa that is Fair Trade Certified. Our highly experienced team, five star service and environmentally responsible practice result is many returning volunteers.