Shark Research | Bimini Shark Lab

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SHARKS FROM SPACE

Using Remote Sensing to Map Habitat Changes in Bimini, the Bahamas to Determine Potential Implications for Juvenile Lemon Sharks
By Master's Candidate Emily Cormier

THE TIGER SHARKS OF BIMINI

Residency, Site Fidelity, and Regional Movement of Tiger Sharks (Galeocerdo cuvier) at a Pupping Location in the Bahamas
By Dr. Matt Smukall

LEMON SHARK FAMILY TREE

Using DNA to determine lemon shark relatives and confirm natal philopatry in Collaboration with Dr. Kevin Feldheim

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POPULATION GENETICS OF NURSE SHARKS

This research will investigate the importance of Bimini for nurse shark reproduction by Masters Student Baylie Fadool

HAMMERHEAD CONSERVATION

Using photo identification to identify individuals showing site fidelity, including acoustic and satellite telemetry to understand space use and movement patterns.

HAMMERHEADS IN THE FLORIDA KEYS

Using acoustic and satellite telemetry to understand space use, habitat use, and identify potential pupping grounds by Matt Smukall

BULL SHARKS IN THE FLORIDA KEYS

Using acoustic telemetry, Masters Student Jasmine Nyce aims to determine adult bull sharks' spatial and temporal patterns, movement speed, and frequency in the Bahamas, the Florida Keys, the Southeastern USA, and the Gulf of Mexico (GOM).

SHARK PERSONALITY

Personality ‐ driven life history trade-offs and comparing behavioural syndromes By Dr. Felicie Dhellemmes

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SEASCAPES OF ECOLOGICAL ENERGY

Using Bayesian statistics and habitat and resource selection functions to help understand the drivers of spatial behaviour in the early-life stages of the lemon shark by PhD Candidate Molly Kressler.

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