Sharks with spectators

Photo credit: Center for Sportfish Science & Conservation

We're studying distribution patterns of sharks relative to oil and gas platforms and natural habitats (e.g., banks) in the Gulf of Mexico using biotelemetry techniques. Our partnership with ocearch (http://www.ocearch.org) is ensuring that the public can track these sharks along with us. 

Collaborators: Dr. Greg Stunz (TAMU-CC); Dr. David Wells (TAMUG)

Funding: Texas State Aquarium, multiple private donors