Bimini Biological Field Station (BBFS)
Assisted in the long-term research programme into the life history and home range of lemon sharks (Negaprion brevirostris), led by world-renowned shark specialist and research pioneer Dr Samuel H. Gruber.
- Followed sub-adult lemon sharks using ultrasonic telemetry
- Experienced working in a team and organising continuous tracking sequences
- Assisted with the start of a new research project using ultrasonic speed transmitters
- Gained experience in long-lining technique, shark handling, and tagging with ultrasonic, streamer and PIT tags
- Observed shark behaviour
- Based at the RSMAS (Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science) field station located on the remote Bahamian island of Bimini
- Full-time and temporary position