Ocearch Launches 41st White Shark Research Expedition
. We have brought the practical and academic together for the future, for our kids. It is a privilege to be a part of it and it is a great demonstration of individuals, companies and research institutions coming together for the future abundance of our oceans. It is going to take us all,” stated Chris Fischer, Ocearch Founder and Expedition Leader.Expedition New England will depart from New Bedford, Massachusetts on August 1 and move up the coast towards New Hampshire with a final docking currently planned on August 20.
Famous 16-Foot Great White Shark Gone Missing
, said her transmitter hasn’t had a “ping” since June 17, and no one has seen or heard from her since. Fans on twitter have been speculating her death, but never fear, it is more likely her tracker has lost battery power. Mary Lee was named after Ocearch expedition leader Chris Fischer’s mother. Her 130,000 twitter followers have suggested the possibility that Ocearch and Mary Lee may cross paths in the future. “That would be amazing if Mary Lee gave us that chance...that would simply be a gift, from Mary Lee and the ocean, for that to happen
DYT Yacht Transport Carries M/V OCEARCH
was completed, the deck was dry, the sea stanchions were secured, and M/V OCEARCH was ready for its oceanic voyage. “By moving OCEARCH around the world, DYT is helping the ocean recover faster, and that is critical if we want to successfully accomplish our mission,” said Chris Fischer (Park City), founder and expedition leader of OCEARCH. “If we were to drive the vessel to Australia ourselves, it would take us 60 days and our people and equipment would be totally taxed. The gift that DYT is giving to Australia by delivering OCEARCH there is one that affects every person
Shark Boat Heads to Washington to Inspire STEM Students
in STEM education. A full K-12 education program is planned for the future. “This curriculum is OCEARCH’s solution for addressing the nation's workforce and development needs and improving our nation's STEM education pipeline,” said OCEARCH Founding Chairman and Expedition Leader Chris Fischer. “By providing fun and exciting STEM education resources implementing this curriculum in the classroom is to inspire students to study STEM fields and ultimately pursue STEM focused careers.” The expedition is in large part sponsored by Caterpillar Inc. as part of a multi-year
February 2024
