SCUBA diving is one of those “hobbies” that’s really more of a lifestyle. And for me, there’s no better way to put it than a lifestyle. SCUBA, like I’m sure it has for many others, changed my life in ways that I didn’t know or understand until much later. Ten years ago this September, I …
Are you aware of sharks? From tiny little sharks that only grow up to 4 feet like the bonnethead shark (Sphyrna tiburo).. To the calm, lazy, nurse sharks (Ginglymostoma cirratum) that lay under rock overhangs, who sit and relax, even when we dive up close… To the sharkiest looking sharks the sandbar shark (Carcharhinus plumbeus) …
As I sit here in the Houston airport, waiting for my long delayed flight home to Florida from a week in Lafayette, Louisiana.. I can’t help but think of how amazing it has been to keep coming back to this conference. The friends, the experiences, the resources. It’s rare a conference both makes you feel …
Four years of running this lab at the Oceanography Camp for Girls and another three running it for the Navarre Beach Marine Science Station, this shark tagging lab just keeps getting better!
With summer in full swing, how often do you think about dunes? I can tell you right now you probably aren’t thanking them enough! These seemingly simple hills of sand play a crucial role in protecting summer’s most famous ecosystem: beaches! Here’s why you should stay off the dunes, and give them a bit of …
Getting girls interested in fish, sediment, plants, and all things slimy and dirty! One thing I adore about USF’s Oceanography camp for girls is that I get the opportunity to show a group of amazing young women some of the tasks scientists use in the field as research tactics. This year I co-lead my favorite …
While every day is World Ocean Day when you’re neck deep in marine science education on a daily basis, it’s still an exciting day to get others to celebrate, appreciate, and protect their local waterways and ocean regions!
Marine science isn’t just about data charts and dissections—it’s also about expression, innovation, and using what makes you you to make a difference. That’s exactly what happens every year at the end of my marine science class, my students were challenged to bring their individual talents into the world of ocean advocacy. Through an extra …
At Sharky Shenanigans, we believe Earth Day isn’t just a one-day party — it’s a year-long adventure! In a high school marine science classroom, every day can be Earth Day when we mix mindfulness, action, and a little salty sea spirit. Here’s how we’re making waves for the planet — with a special shoutout to …
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Let’s be honest: even adult scientists groan a little when they see a long, data-heavy research paper. So how do we get high school students not just to read scientific literature, but actually enjoy it—and better yet, write it?