Join Shark Diver Mike Tichenor for lunch or dinner in Richardson, Texas
Item Number: 730
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Description
Meet expert shark diver Mike Tichenor in Richardson, Texas
Mike began his diving career while growing up in San Diego, California, in the early 1970’s, at which time he became a certified SCUBA diver thru the Diving Locker and currently a retired PADI instructor.
He holds a BS degree in Biology from San Diego State University with emphasis in cellular and marine biology, and an MBA from Amberton University. Mike has also served as a volunteer EMT and a Reserve Police officer.
He joined the Shark Research Institute 10 years ago in order to further his concern over ocean conservation in particular the plight of sharks. His primary interest is the whale shark (Rhincodon typus) and has been involved in the photographing, tagging and DNA sampling of this species. He has recently expanded his interest to other shark species to include the sand tiger shark (Carcharias taurus), white shark (Carcharodon carcharias) and tiger shark (Galeocerdo cuvier).
Special Instructions
The objective of this auction is to spotlight individuals and organizations working effectively for ocean conservation, and raise funds for field research, conservation and outreach projects.
Being auctioned is a dinner or lunch with one of the world's foremost shark experts or celebrities. This is a unique opportunity to "talk shark" face-to-face, one-on-one, with a real authority on sharks.
How this auction works
1. Bid on a celebrity you would like to get to know personally (shark scientist, educator, explorer filmmaker, shark photographer, television host, conservationist) who works or lives nearby, unless you are willing to drive or fly to meet them in their area.
2. We will introduce the winning bidder to the celebrity. The two of you then set a mutually agreeable date, time and place to meet within one year of the close of the auction.
3. The winning bidder pays for lunch or dinner and may bring guests.
NOTE: The winning bid is 100% deductible from US Federal 2018 income taxes as a Charitable Donation. A tax receipt will be given to the winning bidder.