Coastal and Sea Birds of Southern Africa

Ecologist and conservationist, Kellyn Whitehead, along side The Expedition Project’s Conservation Collaboration, showcase field work and share success stories Coastal and Sea Birds of Southern Africa.

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Course highlights

Coastal conservation focus

One lead project complemented by a combination of projects providing multiple examples and perspectives.
Learn at your own pace

On-demand lessons mean there is no need to wait for drip-fed lessons or monthly releases. Watch, read and learn on replay any time you’re ready.
Mix of lesson formats

Our dynamic lessons and content use all presentation methods possible. Some content will expand and grow and also be updated from time to time.
Easy to digest lessons

1 hour of video lessons, lectures, case studies, real life scenarios and live events, broken down into bite size, easy to digest chunks.
365 days of access

With plenty of time to take advantage of all course content, you can learn at your own pace.
Contribute to conservation

Our courses are designed on a social enterprise principle - your money goes to protect wildlife and the causes you care about.

Why this is ideal for you

Coastal, Shore and Sea Birds of Southern Africa, presented by the Conservation Collaboration, and supported by other collaborating organisations and projects, is ideal for students of wildlife conservation and biosciences like ecology, zoology and marine science.

Text Lessons (on-demand)
Video Lessons (on-demand)
Case Studies (on-demand)
Q&A Sessions (on demand)
Research Papers (on demand)
Completion Certificate

Course Instructors

Kellyn Whitehead

TEP Consultant Instructor

Kellyn had a passion for the natural world from a young age and her passion has only continued to grow! She studied her BSc and BSc Hons in biodiversity and ecology at Stellenbosch University. Since then, Kellyn has completed an MSc in Pollination ecology with the University of Kwa-Zulu Natal. Kellyn worked for Nature's Valley Trust from 2014 - 2022 overseeing their Fynbos research program and their volunteer and internship program.

The Expedition Project

The EXPEDITION Project is a team of volunteers and interns whose collaborative approach has brought together a collection of world-class online and in-person opportunities. Our online course team includes: Wildlife Vet Online co-founders - Dr Nirvana Leaver, Dr Isabel Beardwood, Dr Molly Buckmaster, Dr Katrina Shlyak and Dr Yashaswini Modak. Course transcripts and quality checks - Dr Nirvana Leaver, Dr Beth Worsely-Wildman, Caela Conroy, Layla Ruggles, Max Buchan, Dr Nicole Hartman, Orla Shipway, Karina Khatic, Joshua Howell, Emma Seed and Elli Verrochi. eBooks - Max Buchan, Dr Yashaswini Modak, Orla Shipway

Course Collaborators