Pelagic Shark Citizen Scientist Request Form
Please fill out the form below to apply to become a citizen scientist on one of our pelagic shark research expeditions! Please note that submitting an application does not guarantee a spot on one of our expeditions. This should take about 5-10 minutes total.
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Email *
What is your first name? *
What is your last name? *
Are you filling this form for a minor? If yes, please list their full name below. *
If filling for a minor, please list their age here. Please note, there is a minimum age requirement of 11 years to be in the water with sharks. Minors less than 11 years of age can still be topside and assist in data collection with legal guardian supervision, however. *
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What is your date of birth? *
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Which of the following most accurately describes you?

Choose as many as you'd like.
What is your telephone number? *
What is your email address? *
What is your street address? *
What city do you live in? *
What is your zip code? *
What state do you live in? *
What country do you live in? *
What are the dates you are available to join a research expedition?*

Please use MM / DD / YYYY format.

*Note, research expeditions only run during the summer months, when pelagic sharks are in proximity.
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How many citizen scientists are planning to join a research expedition (including yourself)?*

*Please note, we will need a separate form filled out for each individual.
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What is your proficiency of snorkeling and/or free-diving?

Please note, you do not need prior experience to join! Please be honest with your answer.
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What is your proficiency of using underwater instruments and/or camera equipment?

Please note, you do not need prior experience to join! Please be honest with your answer.
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Do you acknowledge that you will need to pay the eco-tourism operation Shark Tours Florida a fee to cover the minimal cost of operating in order to join this research expedition? *
Do you acknowledge you will be on a working research vessel in open seas, exposed to weather, and also swimming in proximity to wild animals? Further, you will need to sign a liability waiver that will release Shark Tours Florida and Project DORSAL from any responsibility should an accident occur? *
Please fill out the name and information of an emergency contact. Please use the format below.

FIRST NAME, LAST NAME
RELATION TO YOU
TELEPHONE NUMBER
SECONDARY TELEPHONE NUMBER (if applicable)
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Did you know that 100% of a donation to Project DORSAL goes to our research? Your donation is also tax-deductible because we are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. 

Knowing this, what is your likelihood of contributing a donation to Project DORSAL's pelagic shark research initiative? 
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A copy of your responses will be emailed to the address you provided.
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