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Bimini Shark Lab: A Trip to a Shark Nerd’s Paradise

Bimini Shark Lab: A Trip to a Shark Nerd’s Paradise
In my world of shark science and conservation, the Bimini Biological Field Station is a shark-nerd’s paradise, not only because of its tropical location but also because of its legacy of scientific achievements. The Shark Lab, as it is commonly known, is a legendary place where scantily clad volunteers, grad students and staff buzz around on…
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Bimini Research Experience: Be a shark scientist for a few days!

Bimini Research Experience: Be a shark scientist for a few days!
Throughout my career as a biologist and educator, I often hear members of the public confess that at some point in their lives, they had wanted to be marine biologists but for whatever reason, they chose other, more sensible, career paths. This never surprises me because I obviously understand the appeal of being a sunburned…
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Conservation Village Outreach 2015 Wrap Up

Conservation Village Outreach 2015 Wrap Up
Another outreach event at the Tortuga Music Festival done and dusted! When I told my friends that I had to "work" at the festival (their air quotes, not mine), they assumed that we'd be sipping cold beers and listening to music on the beach over the weekend. In reality, being one of a select number…
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Sylvia Earle’s Quest to Save the Blue Heart of the Planet

Sylvia Earle’s Quest to Save the Blue Heart of the Planet
~A Guest Post by Hillary Kenyon If you love the ocean, we hope that the name Sylvia Earle sounds familiar. Dr. Sylvia Earle is a lifetime marine scientist and conservationist. Known to many as Her Deepness, she is famous among the ocean exploration community, and has dedicated her life as an ocean steward and leader.…
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