Effects of Global Warming on Polar Bears in the Arctic
by Dani Ferraro, RJD intern Global warming and the loss of Arctic sea ice is affecting populations of polar bears (Ursus maritimus) in Hudson Bay. Localized rises in sea surface temperatures (SST) have lead to mortality events and habitat changes for several marine species (Dulvy et al. 2008). While some species have adaptations that allow […]
Shark tagging with South Broward High School
by Daniela Escontrela, RJD Intern I was out on the boat for another day of shark tagging. I was excited because I hadn’t been out much this semester and wanted to see what the day would bring. This was a particularly happy day for me because my mom would be going on the boat with […]
Effects of temperature and CO2 increases on Sargassum Seaweed Communities
by Alice Schreiber, RJD intern Located within the North Atlantic Gyre is a floating ecosystem of brown algae called Sargassum. The seaweed forms clumps the size of fists, or larger raft-like clusters that group together forming a biodiverse habitat, extending up to 100 miles or more, in a place that is otherwise oligotrophic, or lacking […]
Shark Tagging with Trinity Prep
by Pat “Banana” Goebel, RJD student When I woke up on Saturday morning, I was really excited to be going shark tagging. I couldn’t wait to go on a trip with Trinity Prep as their students are always engaged and willing to help. I snagged everything I needed for the day and headed down to […]
Can Recreational Fishing Exist in Urban Societies?
By Emily Rose Nelson, RJD student Recreational fishing is defined as “fishing of aquatic animals that do not constitute the individual’s primary resource to meet basic nutritional needs are not generally sold or otherwise traded on markets,” or simply put, fishing for fun. Anywhere from 220 to 700 million people participate in recreational fishing worldwide. […]
Shark Tagging with Cadillac Fairview
By Samantha Owen, RJD intern RJD had another successful day on the water last Friday. Our enthusiastic guests from Cadillac Fairview met us at the Diver’s Paradise dock early in the morning. After a quick safety briefing from Captain Nick and an overview of our research methods and expectations for the day by Dr. Neil […]