Join us for a Lecture at the Lagoon, where you will have the opportunity to hear from a diverse range of environmental experts. These knowledgeable speakers specialize in sharing captivating stories about a variety of fascinating topics, from the octopus population under the Blue Heron Bridge in Riviera Beach to the importance of manatees in our ecosystem. Our free lectures are held at 2:00 p.m. on the second Sunday of each month. Don’t miss this chance to learn and be inspired!
Exploring Our Shark-Infested Waters: The Annual Migrations of Blacktip Sharks
Each year, massive congregations of blacktip sharks gather off the coast of South Florida for the winter before embarking on a remarkable northward migration up the U.S. East Coast, reaching as far as north as Long Island. During their stay in Florida, Zeke and his lab-mates capture and tag these sharks with satellite devices. By analyzing the data from these tags alongside variables such as temperature, sunlight, chlorophyll concentration, and seafloor depth, Zeke aims to understand how these environmental factors influence the sharks’ migratory patterns.
Zeke is a master’s student working in the ElasmoLab under Dr. Stephen Kajiura, where he focuses on tracking the seasonal movements of blacktip sharks using advanced satellite tagging technology. With a long-standing fascination for migratory fishes, Zeke explores the reasons behind their movements and behaviors. Join us for our August lecture to dive into the intriguing world of blacktip sharks and discover the science behind their epic journeys.
Speaker: Zeke Tuszynski, Florida Atlantic University Master’s student, ElasmoLab
When: Sunday, August 11
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Where: 6000 N. Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach, FL 33407
Cost: FREE, registration recommended.
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