Help Fund a Shark & Ray Research Scholarship

Help Fund a Future Marine Biologist!

Sponsor a Shark & Ray Research Scholarship for an aspiring marine biologist!

Goal: $4950 (Covers one full 4-week scholarship)

Organizer: The Moore Center for Marine Conservation – 501(c)(3) nonprofit

Tax-deductible donations available

What Your Donation Supports

Each $4950 scholarship includes:

- 4 weeks of hands-on field research (students are on the water daily, catching, tagging, measuring, and collecting data on sharks and rays)

- All program fees and equipment

- Housing for the duration of the program

- Mentorship from experienced marine biologists and college professors

- Chief Scientist title on an actual research project

"This program gave me more experience in one month than I got in four years of college."

— Emily, Past CMERA Student

Why It Matters

Marine biology is one of the most competitive fields in science. Without real-world experience, students often graduate without the tools to succeed.

CMERA bridges the gap between education and opportunity — but we need your help to ensure that cost isn’t the barrier to entry for future scientists, conservationists, and environmental changemakers.

How You Can Help

- Donate any amount — every dollar counts

- Share this fundraiser with friends, family, and colleagues

- Sponsor a full scholarship or partial award in your name or your company’s

Together, we can send the next generation of marine biologists into the field — where they belong.

We'll post updates, photos, and thank-you notes from scholarship recipients, so you can see the direct impact of your generosity.