Shark Ecology Experience
Students in the TIDES Shark Ecology experience will participate in citizen science projects that monitor shark diversity, abundance, and population structure in addition to earning their Underwater Photography and Boat Diving scuba certifications. Students will analyze laser photogrammetry data to measure shark size, which in turn can be used to extrapolate the age distribution of the shark population. This information gives scientists important information about the shark populations in an ecosystem, which can then be used to help protect sharks. Sharks are incredibly important to the health of our oceans and monitoring the presence of sharks in an ecosystem is an important way to assess ecosystem health.
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Students in the TIDES Shark Ecology experience will participate in citizen science projects that monitor shark diversity, abundance, and population structure in addition to earning their Underwater Photography and Boat Diving scuba certifications. Students will analyze laser photogrammetry data to measure shark size, which in turn can be used to extrapolate the age distribution of the shark population. This information gives scientists important information about the shark populations in an ecosystem, which can then be used to help protect sharks. Sharks are incredibly important to the health of our oceans and monitoring the presence of sharks in an ecosystem is an important way to assess ecosystem health.
Prerequisites:
- Age: 12-18
- Nitrox and Perfect Buoyancy Scuba Certifications (can be added to cost of course)
- All participants must complete a SCUBA medical waiver and be in good health
- Gear: Students must own their own snorkel equipment (scuba mask, fins, snorkel)
Inclusions:
- SSI Underwater Photography, Boat Diving, and Shark Ecology Certifications
- OFE Truth About Sharks, Rays, and Mantas Online Short Course
- Rental SCUBA Gear
- Marine Science Educators and Dive Instructors
- Cost of Expedition: *Flights, Lodging, all meals, activities, diving
Not Included:
- Snorkel Gear (Mask, fins, snorkel)
- Transportation to and from Airport
- DAN trip insurance
* Cost of flights not included for non-local students
