As part of my Florida Sea Grant Extension work, I teach and present about elasmobranchs (which includes sharks, rays, and skates) to diverse groups of people. Topics vary, from basic biology to shark fishing regulations, conservation status, ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, Wildlife, Work & Life
One of the first science-related things we learn as children at school is that some animals, like birds and mammals, are warm-blooded, while others, such as amphibians, reptiles, and fish, are cold-blooded, also known as ectothermic. Cold-blooded ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, WildlifeAs an Extension agent, I give a lot of presentations about elasmobranchs. Sharks and rays, that is. There are many reasons why, but one of the main reasons is that people are eager to learn more about these fascinating creatures. So, in addition ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, WildlifeWelcome to the “Shark Side” As a Florida Sea Grant agent, I get a lot of requests for presentations related to marine organisms, from horseshoe crabs to sea turtles. But, there is one topic that always excites me and brings a smile to ... READ MORE
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Many people have heard of Dr. Marie Curie, likely in a science class in school. The French physicist and chemist earned two Nobel Prize honors for her work, becoming the first person ever to do so. And she remains the only person awarded Nobels ... READ MORE
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I am calling this “Summer of Sharks” as if this summer is more of a problem than others are. In fact, it is not… no more, so than any other summer –so we could call any summer the “summer of sharks”. “Shark Fever” is more ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, WildlifeWhite Shark (Carcharhinus carcharias). Credit: Florida Sea Grant Stock Photo From Fear to Fascination: White Sharks in the Florida Panhandle UF/IFAS Extension – Florida Sea Grant By Rick O’Connor (Escambia County) and L. Scott Jackson (Bay ... READ MORE
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Have you ever wondered how you would react if a shark swam by or even attacked you while you took a swim at the beach? Although you have a greater chance of getting struck by lightning or injured in a boating accident than getting attacked by ... READ MORE
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