Shark Research & Conservation

I sometimes take a break from studying corals, the foundation of tropical reef ecosystems, to work with the reef’s top predators: sharks! Thanks to the Shark Research & Conservation Program at the University of Miami, I help lead students and citizen scientists in exciting, hands-on shark research expeditions to educate and inspire the next generation of ocean stewards.

preparation

We set drum lines and wait.

citizen science

For me, the most rewarding part of SRC is watching students and non-scientists encounter sharks for the first time and learn about these magnificent animals.