The #MiamiSharkProject is a woman-led research initiative working to understand and conserve Biscayne Bay, located along the coast of downtown Miami, FL.
Our team has discovered Biscayne Bay is a nursery for at least seven shark or ray species, including Critically Endangered great and scalloped hammerheads.
We combine ecological and social science research to build a better future for Miami and Biscayne Bay--one where humans and nature can thrive together.
You can read our recent publication on the identification of a great hammerhead nursery area through #ProjectBabyHammer, donate to support our research, or join our mailing list to be kept up-to-date on the project and how you can help.
Our team has discovered Biscayne Bay is a nursery for at least seven shark or ray species, including Critically Endangered great and scalloped hammerheads.
We combine ecological and social science research to build a better future for Miami and Biscayne Bay--one where humans and nature can thrive together.
You can read our recent publication on the identification of a great hammerhead nursery area through #ProjectBabyHammer, donate to support our research, or join our mailing list to be kept up-to-date on the project and how you can help.
Current initiatives
#ProjectBabyHammerOur team is using acoustic telemetry to discover what areas of Biscayne Bay are critical for endangered juvenile great hammerhead sharks and communicating these findings to engage the public in conservation. |
#ProtectBiscayneBayOur team is studying how to best engage with the policy-makers, the public, and key stakeholders such as anglers in our research and conservation efforts. There is only one Biscayne Bay, and we all call it home. |
#WomenINSTEmOur research team is led by women with expertise in ecology, conservation, and outreach. All of our work involves mentorship of young women in science through internships and research courses. |