Join researchers from the USM Center for Fisheries Research and Development for a half-day shark tagging expedition aboard the R/V Jim Franks. Assist scientists in deploying baited hand lines, collecting biological data, and tagging live sharks to support ongoing research on Gulf of Mexico shark populations. Along the way, learn about shark ecology, conservation efforts, and the critical role these apex predators play in marine ecosystems. This hands-on research experience offers a unique opportunity to contribute to real scientific studies while exploring Mississippi's coastal waters. Transportation is provided.
