Shark Fest 
Are you tough enough for ... SHARK FEST?
Shark dissection, identification and long lining... Oh my! Dive into the enthralling underwater world through the eyes of the oceans top predators. Visit the top shark fishing hotspots around the Barrier Islands aboard a research vessel. Catch and tag sharks to contribute to ongoing scientific research. Register today for the five-day camp at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory Marine Education Center in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. It’s a “shark eat shark” world out there... come and take a bite out of it!
View or dowload a 2012 Shark Fest flyer.
As a participant, you will:
- Interact with GCRL scientists
- Capture, tag, and release sharks
- Contribute to ongoing research
- Spend time aboard a GCRL research vessel
- Receive a “SHARK FEST” t-shirt
- Learn about sharks, skates, and rays
$350 per person. A $50 deposit is required with registration. For more information, contact the Marine Education Center by email or call 228.818.8833.
Shark Fest Schedule
Shark Fest sessions are held on Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Lunch is provided. Currently scheduled sessions are listed below. We can also create a special session for your group.
- June 4-8, 2012 (ages 15-18)
- July 2-6, 2012 (ages 12-14)
- July 16-20, 2012 (ages 12-14)
- July 23-27, 2012 (ages 12-14)
Registration
You may register by mail, email, or fax using this registration form. Or, call the Marine Education Center at 228.818.8833. Space is limited, so register early.
Shark Fest participants prepare to tag a recently caught shark.