The O.R.C.A. Marine Foundation gives volunteers the chance to become part of one of the worlds most successful ocean research teams.

Over the past 2 years the O.R.C.A. team have strived to turn Plettenberg Bay into a protected Ocean Marine Park. During your 4 week stay at the foundation you will become part of the O.R.C.A. family and help and assist in their long term projects and goals.

Gap year travel does not get much more exciting than this!

The O.R.C.A. Foundation is based in Plettenberg Bay and is located on the world famous Garden Route. It is home to some of the worlds most fascinating marine species, including Southern Right whales, Humpback whales, Bryde's whales, Bottlenose dolphins, Common dolphins, O.R.C.A.'s or Killer Whales and Great White Sharks to name but a few.