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EXPEDITIONS SUSPENDED
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SCS is a small volunteer run Society which has achieved an enviable record of conservation and research wins. The world today is obsessed with everything needing to be safe. A small adventure group of shark enthusiasts (SCS) simply can't afford the legal, insurance and administrative back-up which would guard against any risks of SCS having to pay out in the event of a claim or a legal action. The cost of our expeditions would have to double or treble!

When I read last year that a BBC film crew had to do a 'risk assessment' before filming a group of Morris dancers it brought home to me just how pathetic the world has become, we all know how dangerous knotted hankies can be! Today's adventurer who wants to be safe must wrap him/her self in cotton wool, go to bed and watch TV.

The directors of the Society are currently studying this problem searching for a way for our expeditions to be able to continue. It is with great regret therefore we have to announce that until this process has been completed, and a way forward found, we will have to suspend expeditions.

To our loyal supporters and past volunteers the message is 'We are not going away, won't lie down, and will find a way at going on, even if it involves all volunteers having to buy shares in cotton wool and avoid Morris dancers'! More to follow.

EXPEDITION PLACE SELECTION CRITERIA

SCS expeditions are often over-subscribed in terms of volunteer places available. Only current SCS Registered Supporters are eligible to apply for places on expeditions.

The Society tries to ensure that all Registered Supporters have a fair chance of gaining a place on expeditions.

Once the 'essential skills' places have been filled the considerations listed below will be applied to decide the priority on which places are offered.

  • Registered Supporters who have been accepted for a past expedition that was cancelled.
  • Registered Supporters who for no fault of their own had to pull out of an expedition at the last minute so may not have received a refund on their administration contribution.
  • Those who remain continual uninterrupted supporters, and don't just join when they want to be eligible to apply for an expedition.
  • Anyone who has applied for past expeditions but did not secure a place.

Planned Expeditions

As stated elsewhere on this website expeditions have had to be suspended due to insurance and legal considerations. The directors of the Society are searching for a way forward, and once this has been found expeditions will be resumed. The expeditions that had been planned and have now been temporarily suspended were to Tyre (Lebanon), Edremit Bay (Turkey) and Kuwait (Arabian Gulf). As soon as a way forward has been found these expeditions will be reinstated.
September 2014

Tyre, Lebanon

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March 2015

Edremit Bay, Turkey

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September 2016

Kuwait, Arabian Gulf

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Previous Expeditions

September 2013

Adriatic Expedition September 2013

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August 2013

Azores Shark Research Expedition 2013

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September 2012

Azores Shark Research Expedition

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April 2012

Bahrain Expedition April 2012

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April 2012

Qatar - 1 Night Survey April 2012

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September 2011

Outer Hebrides Shark Search Expedition

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April 2011

Qatar Bahrain Expedition

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April 2010

Qatar Expedition

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April 2010

Abu Dhabi Market Survey

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October 2009

Adriatic Expedition

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September 2009

Qatar Expedition

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July 2009

Cornwall Porbeagle Expedition

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April 2009

Qatar Expedition

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April 2008

Kuwait Expedition

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July 2007

Cornwall Porbeagle Expedition

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July 2006

Adriatic Expedition

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July 2005

Adriatic Expedition

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August 2003

Cornwall Expedition

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