Sharks4Kids Presents: Shark Adaptations with Marine Biologist & Sharks4Kids Founder
Thu, Apr 02
|Online
Born and raised in Maine, Jillian’s love for the ocean started at an early age and has continued to play an integral role in her adult life. She has spent thousands of hours in the field working and diving with sharks across the globe. She is a marine biologist, shark conservationist, scuba instruct


Time & Location
Apr 02, 2020, 10:00 AM
Online
About the Event
Born and raised in Maine, Jillian’s love for the ocean started at an early age and has continued to play an integral role in her adult life. She has spent thousands of hours in the field working and diving with sharks across the globe. She is a marine biologist, shark conservationist, scuba instructor, explorer and educator. She has filmed for numerous television shows and networks, has appeared on Shark Week, is a PADI Ambassadiver, was named Scuba Diving Magazine's July 2016 Sea Hero and was awarded the inaugural Shark Con Shark Hero Award in 2017. She is the author Norman the Nurse Shark and a member of the prestigious Ocean Artists Society. DIVE IN APR 2 AT 10 AM EST
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