This program, which will be held at the GCRL campus at 703 East Beach Drive, is for adults and their children over the age of 12. The family-oriented Explore a Seashore opportunity will allow participants to learn about sharks in a classroom setting from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 30. Then, they will sail on a research vessel in search of sharks from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 1.
The group will visit top shark-fishing hotspots around the Barrier Islands aboard the R/V McIlwain and catch and tag sharks to contribute to ongoing scientific research.
The cost is $125 per person and space is limited. Contact Martha Brown at [email protected] or 228-818-8833 to register.
More information is available at http://www.usm.edu/gcrl/mec/shark.fest.php. You can also view the flyer.