Oliver Shipley tracks sharks in the New York Bight. Host Heather Lynch and Shipley, an assistant professor in the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences at Stony Brook University, discuss the use of isotopes in marine food web studies, shark population trends, the reasons behind the recent rise in shark sightings off Long Island, and the implications of offshore wind farms on marine species. Shipley provides insights into balancing environmental impacts and the integration of scientific research in effective marine conservation strategies.
Learn more with:
- "Energetic connectivity of diverse elasmobranch populations–implications for ecological resilience" by Shipley, O. N., Matich, P., Hussey, N. E., Brooks, A. M., Chapman, D., Frisk, M. G., ... & Gallagher, A. J.
- "Performance of a fine-scale acoustic positioning system for monitoring temperate fish behavior in relation to offshore marine developments" by Shipley, O. N., Nicoll, A., Cerrato, R. M., Dunton, K. J., Peterson, B. J., Sclafani, M., ... & Frisk, M. G.
- “Telemetry-validated nitrogen stable isotope clocks identify ocean-to-estuarine habitat shifts in mobile organisms” by Shipley, O. N., Newton, A. L., Frisk, M. G., Henkes, G. A., LaBelle, J. S., Camhi, M. D., et al.
- “A contemporary framework for studying animal niches using bulk stable isotope ratios” by Shipley, O. N., Matich, P.
Skip ahead to the chapter that interests you:
- 00:29 Introduction to Shark Research
- 01:22 Understanding Isotopes in Marine Science
- 08:15 Diving into Shark Populations and Behavior
- 11:04 Shark Sightings and Public Perception
- 18:33 Global Shark Decline and Conservation Efforts
- 21:02 Impact of Coastal Development on Marine Life
- 21:39 Rising Shark Consumption and Its Implications
- 24:01 Bioaccumulation of Toxins in Sharks
- 29:33 Offshore Wind Farms and Marine Life
- 37:19 Concluding Thoughts and Future Research
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