Ocean Expert Exchange. Movement of the Atlantic Guitarfish

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Jenny Norcross of the University of Miami’s Shark Research & Conservation Program, Marine Megafauna Foundation and Field School aims to understand the movement and habitat use of the elusive Atlantic guitarfish in South Florida. On November 6th, she will share how she uses acoustic telemetry to better inform conservation strategies and fisheries management for this Vulnerable species.

#OceanExpertExchange webinars delve into marine science, technology and conservation topics with subject-matter experts. Co-hosted by ANGARI Foundation and the Scientist in Every Florida School initiative, Ocean Expert Exchange events welcome audiences of all ages and include a brief presentation on the featured topic followed by Q&A with the audience. Event livestreams are accessible via Zoom (recommended, but pre-registration required) and YouTube.

SPEAKER BIO: Born and raised on the coast of Massachusetts, Jennifer “Jenny” Norcross developed a passion for the marine environment at an early age while lobstering and fishing with her family. She pursued a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies and Science at Skidmore College, spending a semester abroad in South Caicos, Turks and Caicos Islands, studying tropical marine ecology and fisheries management, while conducting research on fish abundance and diversity. Summers were spent interning with projects on green sea turtles and oceanic manta rays. After graduating, she worked in the Florida Keys as a Marine STEM Educator, teaching students field methodologies such as fish ID, coral bleaching and disease surveys, and shark tagging. These experiences led her to pursue a Master of Science in Marine Ecosystems and Society at the University of Miami’s Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science, where her research focused on the movement and habitat use of Atlantic guitarfish using acoustic telemetry.