
1) determining the relative abundance, growth rates, and sex ratios of coastal shark species;

2) determining the presence and concentrations of mercury toxicity in coastal sharks;
3) characterizing sites important to the life history and ecology of sharks;
4) developing geographic information systems maps that incorportate data on shark population dynamics, genetics, eco-toxicity, and habitat use;
5) delineating areas of important for shark congregation, foraging, migration, and parturition as well as areas where sharks are susceptibale to bio-accumulation of mercury toxicity.
Bullshark being brought alongside the boat for measuring and tagging


Magnificent 11' Great Hammerhead

14' Small-toothed Sawfish: Sawfish are an endangered species and require special permits to handle and tag. This fish was released unharmed, as quickly and safely as possible.

A very successful day in the field!
(photos by M. McCallister)
1 comment:
A GREAT last day of work!
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