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Dr. Camila Cáceres is a biologist, an ecologist, a shark researcher. Her Ph D focused on gathering baseline data on coastal small-scale fishing communities and coral reef sharks and rays, in 5 areas of the Caribbean Sea: Colombia, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Tobago, and the Florida Keys. We talk about her work with Minorities in Shark Sciences (MISS) and how she educates the local Florida community. Enjoy!
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Maggie Winchester is a cardiac physiologist that has studied how sharks respond to the stress after being caught on a fishing line. In our newest episode, we learn about her research and Maggie's love for education. Kristen and Maggie talk about the course she is a professor for, Shark Biology and Conservation at the Shoals Marine Laboratory, and how you can apply for a scholarship to participate in the course! Enjoy!
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Dr. Christin Dudgeon has studied zebra sharks (Stegostoma fasciatum), but she also collaborated on projects on various species including manta rays, epaulette sharks, and seven-gill sharks. In this episode, we will learn about her research, collaborations, and everything in between! Enjoy!
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Dr. Tricia Meredith is the Director of Research for Florida Atlantic University’s on-site lab school, A.D. Henderson University School and FAU High School. She is also an Assistant Research Professor in the College of Education at FAU. Her research focuses on the flow of odors through sharks' noses and how sensitive they are to specific odors. Tricia and Kristen also talk about the best practices in STEM and why it's important to connect with youth. Enjoy!
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Melissa Márquez is a shark scientist, science communicator, tv presenter, and author. Kristen has a conversation with Melissa about her PhD where she is exploring shark conservation and human perceptions of sharks. They also talk about her becoming an author and her unlikely path to her book series, “Wild Survival”. Melissa and Kristen round out the interview with a conversation about science communication and why it’s important. Enjoy!
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Welcome to season 4 of Gills Talk! We are excited to kick off the season with Gills Club Coordinator, Maddie Poirier. Kristen and Maddie have a conversation about the future of the Gills Club, ocean education, and what to expect in 2023. Thank you all for listening and enjoy!
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Thank you all for being such great supporters! You are jawsome! We will see you in the new year for new episodes!
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Dr. Michelle Passerotti works as a Fish Biologist for the NOAA Apex Predator Program where she is looking at the life history of Atlantic large coastal and pelagic shark species. Kristen talks to Michelle about her work in the program conducting the coastal shark bottom longline survey as well as the Cooperative Shark Tagging Program. They also talk about Michelle's past life in science before shark research and how finding a balance between being a mother and a scientist can be difficult. Enjoy!
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Clara Sabal works as the Research Officer for MarAlliance. Kristen talks to Clara about her work conducting a shark census in Belize as well as working in community outreach with local fishers. They also have a discussion about Clara growing up in Belize and how she is making her home a better place. Enjoy!
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Dr. Alex McInturf is currently a CICOES postdoctoral fellow at Oregon State University’s Big Fish Lab. Her research generally focuses on how marine organisms respond to environmental variables. She studies salmon and sevengill sharks in California and basking sharks in Ireland. She is currently looking at the foraging ecology of salmon sharks in Oregon and Alaska and its impact on local salmon populations. Enjoy!
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