Our Mission

To advance the conservation of sharks and all ocean life through cutting-edge research, education, and community engagement that empowers people to protect our blue planet.

What We Do

Research
Goliath Grouper
Great White Sharks
Keys Shark Contaminants
Keys Shark Populations
Past Research
Education
Explorer Series
Free Online Courses
Plastic Pollution Monitoring
Free School Programs
Shark Field Course
Where We Work
Colorado
Florida Keys Lab
Florida Atlantic University
RESEARCH

Scientific research to guide conservation efforts

We conduct applied research to conserve sharks, aquatic wildlife, and the ecosystems they call home. Our work spans shark ecology, microplastics pollution, fish health, and species conservation in both marine and freshwater environments. Through strategic partnerships, we generate science that informs management, inspires stewardship, and drives conservation action.

Florida Keys Shark Lab

Florida Keys Shark Lab

The Florida Keys Shark Lab conducts research to better understand and conserve sharks, rays, and their habitats. Through innovative tools including eDNA, BRUVS, satellite tagging, and community science, we generate knowledge that supports effective conservation and inspires ocean stewardship.

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White Shark Project

White Shark Project

The White Shark Project uses environmental DNA (eDNA) and baited remote underwater video systems (BRUVS) to study the distribution and occurrence of white sharks in the North Atlantic. By combining emerging technologies with field research, we are advancing non-invasive approaches to monitoring this iconic species.

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Microplastics Research Program

Microplastics Research Program

Our Microplastics Research Program empowers students, educators, and community scientists to investigate plastic pollution using advanced FTIR technology. Through hands-on research, training, and our Fellows Program, participants generate real-world data that helps improve understanding of microplastics in aquatic environments.

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