Chief Scientist Designation (4+ Weeks)

Participants enrolled for four weeks or more:

• Receive “Chief Scientist” designation
• Are acknowledged by name on published papers
• Receive the Shark Field Research Methods Certificate course included

SHARK FIELD RESEARCH METHODS

Participants completing this online course from Moore Marine College will receive both a completion certificate

and digital badge for resumes and LinkedIn. ($450 VALUE )

Six Weeks: Receive $350 off

And "Chief Scientist" designation

Plus the shark field research techniques certificate course 

And training in boat operations included captaining the vessel under the direct supervision of the captain onboard.

Eight Weeks or more: $500 discount

 "Chief Scientist" designation and specialized staff training.

You will assist in data entry, preparing research gear, vessels and equipment.

Plus the shark field research techniques certificate course 

And training in boat operations included captaining the vessel under the direct supervision of the captain onboard.

Refund & Deferral Policy (Summary)

• Payments become non-refundable after 3 days
• You may defer to the following summer if needed
• Refunds are issued only if CMERA cancels or weeks are full

APPLICATIONS

All information within the application needs to be completed. A deposit or payment for each week you are attending must be submitted with the application if selecting Option #1. Options #2 Must send in payment within 3 days of receiving the invoice. 

Contact us by email if you need to pay with a check or money order. We can also accept credit card payments over the phone.

Other questions please call 843-246-0750 or email us at info@coastalmera.com

All program fees for the early enrollment period becomes non-refundable three days after payment is made. You will have the option of deferring your weeks to the following summer if for some reason you cannot attend your scheduled weeks.

WEEKLY RATE INCLUDES:

All academic lectures, research sessions on the boats (water provided), one CMERA T-Shirt (Research Scientist for all 1-3 week participants, Chief Scientist for all 4-8 week participants and both a Chief Scientist and Shark Research Crew for 8 weeks and up), captains fees, fuel, and transportation to and from the Tampa (TPA) or St. Pete-Clearwater (PIE) airport, local bus or train station to the housing. Transportation from the housing to the classrooms and marina. Transportation to local grocery stores for food and other items.  Transportation from the student housing to the classrooms and marina are provided for all students staying in our housing. If you choose to stay in your own housing you must provide your own transportation.

AIRFARE, MEALS AND HOUSING NOT INCLUDED in the weekly program fees. Housing is available for an additional fee.

HOUSING

Housing is available for only $385 per week during the summer program and is due March 31, 2026. The housing will have a bed for each student, full kitchen, laundry and wifi. Students will check into housing at anytime Sunday at the beginning of their program and will check out Saturday at anytime at the end of their program. Of course participants are able to make their own lodging arrangements and stay with friends or family during the program; however, if you are not in group housing you are responsible for transportation to and from the group housing location for transportation to and from the boats and classrooms. 

TRANSPORTATION

Transportation to and from the airport, bus terminal, or other transit hub, to the student housing is included. Transportation to the boats, classrooms, shopping areas, group meals and other group activities are included with the housing.

Students not utilizing our housing will be required to have their own transportation to the boats and classroom.



SEND IN YOUR APPLICATION AND DEPOSIT TODAY TO SECURE YOUR WEEKS!