Cayman Islands International Fishing Tournament collaboration with Guy Harvey enhances conservation work

WHO: Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation (GHOF)

WHAT: Will work with anglers in the Cayman Islands International Fishing Tournament to tag whitetip sharks. This is the third year anglers in the tournament are participating in the tagging study.

GHOF, which promotes ocean conservation and the development of the next generation of marine scientists and funds research and educational programs developed by universities, colleges, institutes and nonprofit organizations, cooperates with existing fishing tournaments to enhance conservation work by utilizing tournament anglers to catch sharks for tagging.

The tagging allows researchers to better understand and track migration patterns, which is essential for proper fisheries management and conservation of whitetip sharks.

WHEN & WHERE: Thursday, April 21
7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Tournament Fishing Hours)
4:30 – 6:30 p.m. (Weight Station Hours)
Barcadere Marina
Grand Cayman

Friday, April 22 – Sunday, April 24
6:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Tournament Fishing Hours)
4:30 – 6:30 p.m. (Weight Station Hours)
Barcadere Marina
Grand Cayman

VISUALS: Local anglers catching and tagging sharks.

About Guy Harvey:
Guy Harvey is a unique blend of artist, scientist, diver, angler, conservationist and explorer, fiercely devoted to his family and his love of the sea. His childhood passion for the ocean and its living creatures not only inspired him to draw, but fueled a burning interest that prompted a formal education in marine science. Having graduated with honors in Marine Biology from Aberdeen University in Scotland in 1977, Guy returned home to Jamaica to resume his education, earning his Ph.D. from the University of the West Indies in 1984. Though he gave up a budding career as a marine biologist for that of a highly acclaimed artist, Guy has continued his relentless pursuit to unravel the mysteries of the sea, traveling the world to better understand the habits and habitats of the marine wildlife he paints. For more information, please visit www.guyharvey.com.

About the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation:
The Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation (GHOF) conducts scientific research and hosts educational programs aimed at conserving the marine environment. Research includes pelagic fish tagging and tracking studies, reef fish census studies and lionfish eradication work. Educational efforts include student scholarships, hosting youth science and fishing camps, and creating documentary films and other educational materials. The GHOF will help ensure that future generations can enjoy and benefit from a naturally balanced ocean ecosystem where fish, and other marine wildlife, flourish.

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