I am a Cape Town-based marine scientist, underwater photographer and videographer with hands-on experience in whale watching operations, expedition support and social media content creation. I specialize in capturing underwater footage, managing social media for dive and charter operations, and producing educational outreach visuals. I am proficient with Sony cameras and DaVinci Resolve, looking to apply practical field experience to conservation and media projects.…

Morgan van den Berg

I am a Cape Town-based marine scientist, underwater photographer and videographer with hands-on experience in whale watching operations, expedition support and social media content creation. I specialize in capturing underwater footage, managing social media for dive and charter operations, and producing educational outreach visuals. I am proficient with Sony cameras and DaVinci Resolve, looking to apply practical field experience to conservation and media projects.…

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I am a Cape Town-based marine scientist, underwater photographer and videographer with hands-on experience in whale watching operations, expedition support and social media content creation.

I specialize in capturing underwater footage, managing social media for dive and charter operations, and producing educational outreach visuals. I am proficient with Sony cameras and DaVinci Resolve, looking to apply practical field experience to conservation and media projects.

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Work Experience

Social Media Manager and General Crew at Dive Action
June 1, 2025 - November 1, 2025
Managed social media platforms and visual content. Assisted with daily dive shop operations and customer support. Helped with equipment handling and expedition prep.
Social Media Manager and General Crew at Dive Action, Cape Town
June 1, 2025 - November 1, 2025
Managed social media platforms and visual content; Assisted with daily dive shop operations and customer support; Helped with equipment handling and expedition prep.
Social Media Manager at Cape RADD
March 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025
Produced visual content for education and outreach. Captured underwater and top side footage for social media and general use.
Social Media Manager at Cape RADD, Simon’s Town
March 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025
Produced visual content for education and outreach; Captured underwater and top-side footage for social media and general use.
General Assistant and Photographer at Whale Expedition SA
November 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Supported small group expeditions during humpback feeding events. Assisted with gear, guests and general operational needs. Captured photos for social platforms and data use.
General Assistant and Photographer at Whale Expedition SA, West Coast
November 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Supported small group expedition during Humboldt feeding events; Assisted with gear, guests and general operational needs; Captured photos for social platforms and data use.
Crew and Photographer at Southern Right Charters
June 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Assisted daily whale-watching operations and guest support. Handled deck duties and basic safety tasks. Captured photos for social platforms and data use.
General Assistant and Photographer at Southern Right Charters, Hermanus
June 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Assisted daily whale watch operations and guest support; Handled deck duties and basic safety tasks; Captured photos for social platforms and data use.
Volunteer at Marine Dynamics
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Volunteer, Marine Dynamics
Volunteer at Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Wildlife conservation experience

Education

National Senior Certificate at Curro Hermanus
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2021
Diploma in Marine Science at CPUT (Cape Peninsula University of Technology)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025
Understanding the Sea at National Sea-and-Sand Institute
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Understanding the Sea at National Sea - and - Sand Institute
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
PADI Digital Underwater Photography Level 2 at PADI
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
SAMSA Category C Skippers Ticket at SAMSA
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
VHF Radio License at SA Radio Licensing Authority
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022

Qualifications

PADI Digital Underwater Photographer Level 2
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
SAMSA Category Skippers Ticket
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
VHF DSC Radio License
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
PADI Dive Master
January 1, 2026 - January 19, 2026
STCW 210
January 11, 2030 - January 19, 2026
Wilderness First Responder
January 11, 2030 - January 19, 2026
Understanding the Sea
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
PADI Digital Underwater Photography Level 2
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
SAMSA Category C Skippers Ticket
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
VHF Radio License
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
PADI Dive Master
January 1, 2026 - January 19, 2026
STCW 210, Wilderness First Responder
January 11, 2030 - January 19, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Education, Other