Sharks Like Bubbles Too

Sharks Like Bubbles Too

Date

3-28-2015

Author Bio(s)

Matthew Ware earned a B.S. in Biology from Christopher Newport University in 2012. He is currently pursuing an M.S. in Marine Biology and Marine Environmental Science at NSU’s Oceanographic Center. His thesis focuses on staghorn coral restoration in the Upper Keys—analyzing the impact of site selection, genotype, depth, and transplant methodology on coral growth and survivorship with the aim of improving restoration success. This work is being completed under the guidance of faculty members Bernhard Riegl, Steven Miller, and Dave Gilliam and with the collaboration of the Coral Restoration Foundation based in Key Largo. While at the Oceanographic Center, Ware has served as a peer mentor, SGA treasurer, and specialist for the Broward County Sea Turtle Conservation Program. For the past year, he has also worked for NSU’s Academic Dive Program as an instructor and a divemaster, a rewarding position that enables him to share his love of the ocean and advocate for its preservation.

Talk Description

Man’s misunderstanding of the marine realm has spawned fascinating tales of heroes, sea monsters, adventures, and misery beyond imagination. Sea creatures have terrified and captivated generations the world over—probably none more so than sharks. Their powerful jaws, rows of unending razor-sharp teeth, and immense muscular bodies endow them with incredible speed and strength—all perfectly designed by millennia of “hunt or be hunted” survival skills. Our perception of sharks as terrifying eating machines is among the most persistent stigmas of nature. Our fear of these beautiful creatures has spawned awful legislation and heinous fishing practices. Thankfully, we are beginning to understand their true ecological value as top predators of the seas. Their economic force is also growing, as armies of tourists descend on aquariums, while SCUBA training allows individuals to witness sharks firsthand in their natural environment. These are powerful tools to combat the misunderstanding of sharks and help us remember that we are visitors in their world.

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Sharks Like Bubbles Too

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