Today we visited a shark research lab on Bimini. We met a researcher named Kat who worked on not only protecting Lemon Sharks, which is the main species that they study, buy also tag a number of other shark species that live in Bimini. She took us out to a pen and showed us some of the baby Lemon Sharks that they were studying. Some other shark species that live on Bimini are the Tiger, Bulland the occasional Hammer Head sharks. We learned that one of their goals was to protect the diversity of habitats of Bimini, but most importantly the mangroves that are an important nursery for Lemon Shark pups and a number of other species.
Talking with the researchers at Shark Lab opened a lot of our minds to the possibility of choosing a career in science. One way that we could get a career in science would be to volunteer at different organizations that care or are dedicated to protecting and understanding nature. Volunteering is a great way to meet new people that could open up a lot of new doors for you. It is important to us and many other people to get a career in marine science because we want to conserve and learn about our amazing world.
Nick Green
Brockton Malenke
What a fun way to start the week! :-)
Any special reason why Lemon Sharks are named as such?
I am sure you are all very sad t be coming home tomorrow but it sure seems like you all had wonderful experiences. The pictures, videos and podcast have been great. Olivia I loved your video in the water and your podcast can't wait to see you and hear all about the trip, Terry