In the Bedroom of the Shark: Underwater Mating and Dating in the Florida Keys

About the Event

Dr. Jeffrey Carrier, Professor Emeritus of Biology, Albion College; Adjunct Research Scientist, Center for Shark Research, Mote Marine Laboratory

Dive in to learn more about the fascinating story of nurse shark courtship and mating from a world-renowned shark biologist. This story will focus on the only systematic study of shark mating that has ever occurred for any species anywhere in the world, and will include incredible underwater photos and videos, as well as a strong conservation message.  

This hybrid lecture will be streamed live on Zoom.  Additionally, we are offering a small in-person audience the opportunity to attend the lecture live at the Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center (not the Blake Library).  If you would like to be a part of the live audience at the Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center, please register using this form.  Space is limited and preregistration is required. 

Please note:
-If you have already registered to attend this lecture on Zoom, you must also register here to attend in person at the Coastal Center

-Enter through the admissions gate at the south end of the Coastal Center parking lot

-Facial coverings will not be required for the in-person audience

-Food and drink are prohibited in the lecture space

-If you are trying to register to attend this lecture virtually via Zoom please click the link below.

-The lecture will begin promptly at 6:30 p.m.  Doors will open at 6:15 p.m.

If you have any questions, please email zjud@floridaocean.org.

Florida Oceanographic Society’s 2022 Coastal Lecture Series is held on Tuesday evenings from January through March.  Expert speakers will cover a variety of exciting topics relevant to coastal Florida.  For more information, or to register for other upcoming lectures, please visit https://www.floridaocean.org/coastal-lecture-series.

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