Coastal Marine Education and Research Academy - CMERA

Coastal Marine Education and Research Academy - CMERA Hands-on marine biology experience! Study sharks & rays in the Gulf of Mexico with the CMERA Field Research Course. Real research, real skills, real science!

The Coastal Marine Education and Research Academy provides field research experience and hands on learning opportunities to college students and other interested adults. We are currently conducting research on sharks and rays near Clearwater, FL.

We’re already one week into September, which means our limited-time deal for next summer is ALMOST GONE! 👀The best part ...
09/08/2026

We’re already one week into September, which means our limited-time deal for next summer is ALMOST GONE! 👀

The best part about booking now? You’re not only saving $100 per week, you’re getting first pick of your research weeks. Many weeks are expected to sell out during the holiday season, so waiting could mean missing out on the dates you want.

If you know you want to be out on the water with us next summer, don’t wait for the deal to be gone. Lock in your weeks now and save while you can!

Future you will thank you! 🦈

09/06/2026

If you’ve been dreaming of getting involved in real shark and ray field work, this is your chance. 🦈🌊

Our 2027 summer research weeks are expected to sell out, and right now you can get first pick of your preferred weeks AND save $100 on every week you book.

Spend 5 days out on the water conducting hands-on research, learn from Moore Marine College professors during lecture sessions, and enjoy a complimentary manatee kayaking trip during your stay.

All for just $879 per week. 👀

Only the first 50 weeks booked get the discount, so don’t wait to lock in the dates you want!

Enroll through the link below!

https://www.coastalmera.com/Application

🚨 REGISTRATION UPDATE!Having trouble signing up for next summer’s Shark & Ray Research Program? We found an issue with o...
09/06/2026

🚨 REGISTRATION UPDATE!

Having trouble signing up for next summer’s Shark & Ray Research Program? We found an issue with our registration form that was preventing some people from completing their enrollment, but good news… it’s fixed!

Registration is officially back open, and the first 50 weeks booked are still getting $100 off, bringing your research week to just $879!

If you’ve been waiting to lock in your research weeks for 2027, now’s the time! Head to the link below to reserve your spot! 🦈

https://www.coastalmera.com/Application

🦈 Don’t let the FOMO get to you! Reserve your research weeks now for $879 before the promotion ends!This year’s summer r...
09/03/2026

🦈 Don’t let the FOMO get to you! Reserve your research weeks now for $879 before the promotion ends!

This year’s summer research season was one for the books, and every year brings new and exciting catches. Get hands-on experience with real shark and ray conservation research to help advance your career goals, or just to have some seriously cool stories to brag about to your friends!

This deal is slipping away fast. How many weeks will you lock in? 👀

https://www.coastalmera.com/summer-program

09/02/2026

Treat yourself to an early Christmas present and book your 2027 research weeks! 🦈🌊

The first 50 weeks booked will save $100 per week, bringing the cost down to just $879 per week for 5 days of hands-on shark and ray research aboard our research vessels!

If you’re ready for the experience of a lifetime, now’s the time to secure your spot. Enroll using the link below, future you will thank you! 👀🦈



https://www.coastalmera.com/Application

SAVE ON SHARK RESEARCH! 🦈Next summer’s Shark and Ray Research Program enrollment is officially open and for a limited ti...
09/01/2026

SAVE ON SHARK RESEARCH! 🦈

Next summer’s Shark and Ray Research Program enrollment is officially open and for a limited time, you can save $100 per week!

🔥 That’s 5 days of hands-on research aboard our vessels for just $879 per week!

But don’t wait… only the first 50 weeks booked will receive the discount! And yes, you can book multiple weeks.

If you’ve been dreaming of getting hands-on with shark and ray research, this is your chance! Reserve your spot at the link below before the deal is gone! 👀

https://www.coastalmera.com/Application

08/27/2026

Now that our 15th season of summer shark and ray research has officially come to an end, we’re looking ahead to next summer! 🦈🌊

And we’ve got something BIG coming September 1st to help you get excited for our 16th season.

We’re launching a limited-time enrollment offer, but here’s the catch… only the first 50 weeks booked will qualify! If you’re quick enough, you’ll even be able to lock in multiple weeks at the special rate.

If you’ve been thinking about joining us next summer, set your alarm for September 1st. You’re not going to want to miss this one!

Our last group breakfast of the summer has us feeling a little emotional. 🥹As our 15th season of shark and ray research ...
08/26/2026

Our last group breakfast of the summer has us feeling a little emotional. 🥹

As our 15th season of shark and ray research comes to an end, we’re so grateful for every student who joined us on the water this summer and helped make this season one to remember. From major research milestones to unforgettable wildlife encounters, this season was truly something special, and we couldn’t have done it without our incredible students and supporters.

But we’re not quite done yet!

We have a special surprise coming in September as a thank you for an amazing 15th season and a little something to get everyone excited for what’s coming next year. Stay tuned! 🦈🌊

🐢 Hey, that’s not a shark!While sea turtles aren’t the target of our research, we do frequently encounter them along the...
08/23/2026

🐢 Hey, that’s not a shark!

While sea turtles aren’t the target of our research, we do frequently encounter them along the coast and occasionally find one caught in our research nets.

These encounters give our students the opportunity to safely collect important measurements, learn more about sea turtle biology, and better understand the role these incredible animals play in our coastal ecosystems.

Want to learn more about sea turtle conservation? Our online Marine Conservation Certificate courses let you study sea turtle conservation from anywhere in the world. Check out the link below to learn more! 🌎

https://www.mooremarinecollege.com/copy-of-marine-science-certificate-courses19322d91

08/21/2026

🌪️ Yesterday, our students got an unexpected surprise during their research day when a waterspout formed right in front of their eyes!

The rest of the day was spent catching, tagging, and safely releasing sharks before a pod of dolphins followed us back toward the marina.

Our week-long summer research trips are almost wrapped up, but we still have a few spots remaining on our Saturday Shark Scientist Discovery Program trips. If you want to experience it for yourself, check out the link in our bio! 🦈

Address

2240 Belleair Road Suite 240 Clearwater, FL 33764
Clearwater, FL
33761

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 8pm
Tuesday 8am - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 8pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 8am - 8pm
Saturday 8am - 8pm
Sunday 8am - 8pm

Telephone

+18432460750

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