Dive into Shark Week from the field with an inside look at the 2026 Great White Shark Survey in Passamaquoddy Bay and Grand Manan. This engaging webinar highlights how students, scientists, and Indigenous and local communities collaborate on cutting-edge marine research and meaningful partnerships.
Speakers
Dr. Stephen S. Crawford and Dr. Colin DeMill
- Click here to read more about Dr. Stephen S. Crawford
- Click here to read more about Dr. Colin DeMill
Agenda
12:00 p.m. – Welcome & Introductions. Opening remarks from CBS/AA&D representatives.
12:05 p.m. – Field Course & White Shark Research Overview. Dr. Crawford and Dr. DeMill share the history of the ZOO*4300 Marine Biology & Oceanography field course, Peskotomuhkati and Local community partnerships, and the origins of the Passamaquoddy Bay/Grand Manan White Shark Week Survey.
12:20 p.m. – ZOO*4300 Student Presentations & Project Highlights. Hear directly from students involved in Indigenous relations, eco-tourism outreach, volunteer coordination, media communications, survey design, and more.
12:55 p.m. – Reflections on Experiential Learning & Indigenous/Local Community Collaboration. Closing thoughts from Dr. Crawford and Dr. DeMill.
1:05 p.m. – Audience Q&A
1:15 p.m. – Closing Remarks
For more information, please contact Wendy Banks, Alumni Engagement Manager, at banksw@uoguelph.ca.
Note: All registrants will be emailed a recording of the webinar 1-2 days after the event.