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Advancing shark conservation & science literacy via cutting edge research & outreach. UMiami @MiamiRosenstiel
University of Miami
Joined January 2010
We are so excited to introduce our new Director, Dr. Catherine Macdonald!. @dr_catmac is a Research Assistant Professor @MiamiRosenstiel with 15 years of experience working in marine conservation and conducting fieldwork with sharks. Meet Catherine:
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Kathy studied sexual dimorphism of bonnethead shark head shape as well as bonnethead diet in Biscayne Bay and Tampa Bay, Florida. JJ measured physiological stress response in sharks by testing blood lactate levels in the target species—great hammerhead and sandbar sharks.
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As the new year approaches, we want to congratulate our Fall 2023 graduates, Kathy and JJ! Wishing you both the best as you begin your careers in marine science. We can't wait to see where you go next!🦈
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Check out this mature great hammerhead we caught and released last weekend off of the coast of Miami! Can anyone guess it’s total length?
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Today is Giving Day at the University of Miami so if you've been thinking of supporting our work with sharks and youth in STEM, please make that donation today. We’re so grateful for your support! .
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Happy first week of school ‘Canes! .💚🧡. We’re excited for another semester of shark research with our incredible students and outreach partners
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RT @InterMiamiCF: Celebrating 🦈 . We have joined forces with the University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth S….
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Happy #SharkAwarenessDay . We spent the afternoon at Pennekamp State Park in Key Largo to speak with visitors about our work to protect vulnerable species 🦈
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Our @univmiami Summer Scholars had a sharky week on the water, tagging a variety of coastal species including a juvenile tiger! Go ‘Canes💚🧡🦈
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Happy World Oceans Day🌊🦈🪸🐠. Our oceans are so important for sustaining life, and sharks play a vital role in supporting healthy marine ecosystems. Let's work together to continue to protect these animals and their home!.
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We had an amazing time on the water with Girl Scout Troop 14005! The scouts helped us to measure, tag, and collect tissue samples from several coastal shark species that call South Florida home. Photos by Nola Schoder
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We’re gearing up for our spring tagging season and can’t wait to be back on the water with our incredible educational partners! 🦈 @ Miami, Florida
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while running a citizen science program that delivered hands-on shark research experiences to more than 10,000 kids. We’re thankful for his leadership and his contributions to our understanding of some of our ocean’s most fascinating predators. Can’t wait to see what you do next!.
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Since then, it has grown into a center of cutting edge research, outreach, and education for the next generation of marine scientists. Dr. Hammerschlag mentored over 50 graduate students and 150 undergraduates. .
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As the New Year approaches, our director is heading into a new chapter of his career. Dr. Neil Hammerschlag established the Shark Research and Conservation Program at the University in 2010.
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