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SUMMARY:SharktoberFest 2026
DESCRIPTION:About this event\nSharktoberFest is a free, week-long online programme on shark science, conservation, community and careers, hosted by the Vermilion Sea Institute (VSI) and the Ocean Science Expedition Academy (OSEA). Researchers, educators and conservationists give presentations and take part in conversations aimed at making shark science accessible to a broad audience, covering current research, the people working to protect sharks and their ecosystems, and routes into marine science and conservation. Each day has its own theme, and there are raffles and prizes through the week.\nOrganiser: Vermilion Sea Institute, Ocean Science Expedition Academy\nWhat to expect\n\nMonday 26 October, Shark Conservation and Research: Abinaya Meenakshisundaram (University of Western Australia, Minderoo OceanOmics Centre and AIMS), 19:00 ET\nIrene Cassanova (Pelagios Kakunjá), 20:00 ET\nAlberto García Baciero (Whale Shark México), 21:00 ET\nTuesday 27 October, Community Science Involvement: Meghan Holst (OSEA), 13:00 ET\nHeidi Malizia (VSI), 15:00 ET\nShivani Cowper (The Salty Lab Research Collective), 18:30 ET\nWednesday 28 October, Safety as Community Members and Scientists: Norah Mendoza (Minorities in Shark Sciences), 14:00 ET\nAlex McInturf (California State University, Long Beach), 17:00 ET\nThursday 29 October, Science Communication and Storytelling: Jacquie Rajerison, Sevengill Draw-Along (MISS and OSEA), 17:00 ET\nMelissa Cristina Márquez, 18:00 ET\nKaushiik Subramaniam, photography and film, 19:00 ET\nFriday 30 October, Careers in Science and Shark Biology: career panel with Catherine Macdonald, Shannon Aldridge, Yudmila Chunguane, Darien Satterfield, Heidi Malizia and Meghan Holst, 12:00 ET\nShannon Aldridge (Beneath the Waves), 13:00 ET\nJessica Tammen (OdySea Aquarium), 14:00 ET\nDavid Shiffman (Why Sharks Matter), pre-recorded, 17:00 ET\nRaffles and prizes\n\nDate and time\n26 to 30 October 2026\nTime: daily sessions, see the schedule under What to expect.\nLocation and format\nOnline (Zoom).\nCost\nFree.\nRegistration\nRegister and more information ( https://vermilionseainstitute.org/sharktoberfest/ )\n
URL:https://sevenseasmedia.org/events/sharktoberfest-2026/
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CATEGORIES:Career Development,Ocean, Coastal & Polar,Online,Webinar
LOCATION:Online
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