Stealing Sharks and Ravaging Rays? Clarifying and Mitigating Their Interactions with Florida’s Fisheries and Restoration Activities

About the Event

As apex predators, sharks play an important role in maintaining healthy ecosystems, but depredation by sharks and rays can create conflict. Discover the impacts that sharks and rays have on recreational fisheries and aquaculture through their consumption of hooked fish and farm-raised shellfish.

Presented by Dr. Matt Ajemian, Associate Research Professor, FAU Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute

How to Attend

In Person at the Blake Library:

  • Registration is not required, but seating is limited.

  • We recommend arriving 15–20 minutes early to secure your spot.

Virtually via Zoom:

  • Registration is required for online attendance.
  • Sign up for each lecture individually using the registration links below.

For questions, please contact Dr. Zack Jud, Director of Education & Exhibits, at [email protected].

Event Details

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Blake Library
2351 SE Monterey Rd, Stuart, FL 34996, Stuart, Florida 34996
Dr. Zack Jud | Director of Education & Exhibits
7722250505 x113 | [email protected]
on a boat
shark and fish
spotted ray
rays in pool
cutting line
Disclaimer / Sponsors

This lecture is part of the 2026 Coastal Lecture Series. These FREE lectures take place every Tuesday night from January 20 to March 10 at 6:30pm at the Blake Library in Stuart.  Visit FloridaOcean.org/CLS for other 2026 Coastal Lecture Series presentations.