Research
Most of my current research takes place at one of two key field sites: South Florida or the Southern Caribbean.
As a conservation biologist, my research has practical applications for the conservation of wildlife, marine habitats, or biodiversity. I'm most interested in questions that blend our understanding of social and ecological systems and help us find ways humans can better co-exist with the natural world. Techniques I use range from strictly biological to social science tools like surveys and ethnography. |
South Florida
My research in South Florida is focused around field work on coastal sharks and rays, including data collection on habitat use, feeding ecology, reproduction, and physiology. I also study the health of tropical marine systems like mangroves and seagrasses, and how people relate to marine wildlife and environments.
You can learn more about my research interests in South Florida by looking through the ongoing projects at The Shark Research and Conservation Program here, or Field School here. |
The Southern Caribbean
My work in the Southern Caribbean is funded in part by a Keystone Grant from the Save Our Seas Foundation, and is focused on characterizing and better understanding shark fisheries and shark fishing practices, including improving information on shark populations in the region. This research is also concerned with the potential human health impacts of eating top predators like sharks, as environmental toxins may concentrate in predator tissue. You can learn more about the project and see updates on it on the Save Our Seas website here.
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