The ENDEAVOURS MARINE SUMMER PROGRAMME 2025, with a focus on marine conservation & research, is a 7-day intensive programme in collaboration with Dakshin Foundation. Dakshin Foundation is a not-for-profit, charitable, non-governmental organisation committed to environmental sustainability and social justice.

 

Identifying the dearth of opportunities for young students on the cusp of their careers to engage with professionals and their practice before having to choose academic and/or career paths, the programme aims to provide students a platform to engage with working professionals, researchers and practitioners who can share practical knowledge and experiences from the field.

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The programme aims to offer a glimpse of what goes on behind-the-scenes in a marine research and conservation organisation and enable students to broaden their understanding of the basics of conservation research through live interactive discussions, field visits and a personal project. 

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PROGRAMME MODULES

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• Underwater wild: The ecology of marine ecosystems and their components

• Fish for the future: Marine conservation philosophy and practice 

• From theory to practice: Interpretation of research for conservation outcomes

• Walk the talk: Personal research project focusing on marine ecology or conservation

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PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS

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• Mentorship under eminent researchers and practitioners in conservation

• Knowledge-exchange & project assignments with marine conservation organisation

• Peer-to-peer learning with fellow participants

• Introduction to natural & social sciences in the context of marine conservation

• Certificate of completion and Recommendation Letter 

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WHO SHOULD APPLY

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The programme is best suited for students who have completed High School, ie. Grade 9 and UG studies and are exploring profile-building opportunities or those who are currently engaged in undergraduate courses in a related field of education with an interest in the field of marine conservation and research.

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Those requiring financial aid may reach out to us at programmes@dakshinendeavours.org
 

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PROGRAMME ADVISORS:

 

Dr. Naveen Namboothri

Ph.D in Marine Biology and Founder Trustee , Dakshin Foundation, Bangalore
 

Aarthi Sridhar
Head Community and Resource Governance Programme and Founder Trustee , Dakshin Foundation, Bangalore

PROGRAMME MENTORS​

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E. Haripriya

Researcher, Dakshin Foundation, Bangalore​

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Chaithanya Arjunwadkar​

Marine Biologist, Dakshin Foundation, Bangalore
 

Hariprasath P.

Independent Researcher - Marine Biology, Chennai

 

PROGRAMME FACILITATORS

Rose Mary Joseph

Experiential Educator, Dakshin Endeavours

Shivangi Thakkar

Science Communication, Dakshin Endeavours