Department of Fisheries Oceanography Seminar Announcement-Dr. Tobey Curtis
When: Wednesday,
April 27, 2022
2:30 PM
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3:30 PM
Where: > See description for location
Description: The School for Marine Science and Technology
Department of Fisheries Oceanography
Seminar Announcement
"Research Advances in New York's White Shark Nursery Area"
Dr. Tobey Curtis
NOAA
Fisheries Scientist and Fishery Management Specialist
Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Management Division
Glouster, MA
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
2:30 pm to 3:30 pm
SMAST East, Rooms 101/102
Also Via Zoom
BIO: Tobey Curtis (PhD, SMAST Class of 2018) is a NOAA Fisheries scientist and fishery management specialist in the Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Management Division based in Gloucester, MA. Tobey has been studying the ecology and fisheries biology of sharks, skates, and rays for over 22 years, with a focus on using electronic tagging and spatial analyses to improve fisheries management.
ABSTRACT
Research on white sharks (Carcharodon carcharias) has been rapidly advancing in the Northwest Atlantic Ocean over the last decade; however, most data has been collected on larger subadult and adult individuals. Since 2015, Dr. Curtis and a collaborative group of researchers have been tagging and sampling young-of-the-year (YOY) white sharks (119-160 cm fork length) in their only known nursery area off Long Island, New York. Using a combination of technologies, including acoustic, archival, and satellite tagging, the research has revealed new insights into the three-dimensional movements, habitat use, and exposure to anthropogenic threats of this vulnerable life stage. This seminar will provide an overview of research progress on these YOY white sharks, and the importance of the New York nursery area to the sustainability of the Northwest Atlantic white shark population. Additionally, Dr. Curtis will describe how electronic tagging technologies can be integrated to address important conservation and management needs, as well as the tremendous value of collaborating with friends and fishermen in the local community.
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Zoom Link
https://umassd.zoom.us/j/93758230260?pwd=OHJ5UDloQkZZaCtXcTlBNlR6Qm0rQT09
Meeting ID: 937 5823 0260
Passcode: 426839
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For additional information, please contact Sue Silva at s1silva@umassd.edu
Department of Fisheries Oceanography
Seminar Announcement
"Research Advances in New York's White Shark Nursery Area"
Dr. Tobey Curtis
NOAA
Fisheries Scientist and Fishery Management Specialist
Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Management Division
Glouster, MA
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
2:30 pm to 3:30 pm
SMAST East, Rooms 101/102
Also Via Zoom
BIO: Tobey Curtis (PhD, SMAST Class of 2018) is a NOAA Fisheries scientist and fishery management specialist in the Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Management Division based in Gloucester, MA. Tobey has been studying the ecology and fisheries biology of sharks, skates, and rays for over 22 years, with a focus on using electronic tagging and spatial analyses to improve fisheries management.
ABSTRACT
Research on white sharks (Carcharodon carcharias) has been rapidly advancing in the Northwest Atlantic Ocean over the last decade; however, most data has been collected on larger subadult and adult individuals. Since 2015, Dr. Curtis and a collaborative group of researchers have been tagging and sampling young-of-the-year (YOY) white sharks (119-160 cm fork length) in their only known nursery area off Long Island, New York. Using a combination of technologies, including acoustic, archival, and satellite tagging, the research has revealed new insights into the three-dimensional movements, habitat use, and exposure to anthropogenic threats of this vulnerable life stage. This seminar will provide an overview of research progress on these YOY white sharks, and the importance of the New York nursery area to the sustainability of the Northwest Atlantic white shark population. Additionally, Dr. Curtis will describe how electronic tagging technologies can be integrated to address important conservation and management needs, as well as the tremendous value of collaborating with friends and fishermen in the local community.
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Zoom Link
https://umassd.zoom.us/j/93758230260?pwd=OHJ5UDloQkZZaCtXcTlBNlR6Qm0rQT09
Meeting ID: 937 5823 0260
Passcode: 426839
One tap mobile
+13017158592,,93758230260#,,,,*426839# US (Washington DC)
+13126266799,,93758230260#,,,,*426839# US (Chicago)
Dial by your location
+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
+1 646 876 9923 US (New York)
+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
Find your local number: https://umassd.zoom.us/u/acosTPRs4V
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For additional information, please contact Sue Silva at s1silva@umassd.edu
Contact: > See Description for contact information
Topical Areas: School for Marine Sciences and Technology, SMAST Seminar Series