Apologies for the slow reply. Jen....applaud your wishes to become a specialist in Sharks.
Here you go and a great thought for Women in your classes, they can become great Scientists in the world of not only Shark Biology....but, also in the World of Science. I have a number of links for simple things like posters of some of the most important Women in Science. Am sure you can find these on-line, simple, but a nice daily reminder to Students as well. When it comes to Sharks....this lady is your go-to-gal: http://www.pocanticohills.org/womenenc/clark.htm. Should someone have something to the contrary, I am listening and will pass it on. There are some great PBS programs out there and her work is stunning. Especially some of the deep-water work seeing some Sharks at depths unknown and Sharks never seen before. Recently, and again can't help you with the program....I believe on PBS about new Sharks seen even at new depths. Last and least helpful....I can check my files and tapes, but there is a PBS program on Sharks out there that will blow you away. I have it either in my library of video or in my file on Sharks. We are all so in t une with Great White Sharks, etc., if you see this piece of tape, you will be stunned at the variety of Sharks that live on this planet. I know I was stunned. IF YOU WANT TO KNOW SOMETHING ABOUT SHARKS, THIS IS A MUST SEE PROGRAM. re: Great White Sharks. Maybe some progress has been made? I know some people that are catching them, tagging them and releasing them. There is a shark-l list, I am not on it. Can't speak for Sharks here, but many Fish caught in any ocean come from some pretty good depths. They have a "swim-bladder", which can't hold-up to the pressure change from higher to lower pressures and it bursts. Releasing them is a waste of time, as they die shortly after release. Am not saying that this is the case with Great White Sharks? Well, the movie series Jaws was great for Hollywood! Yes, I even watched a couple of them myself. What happened after people saw one or some of these movies was a disaster for Sharks in general. I do love to Fish, but the frenzy that still continues today has done some species a great lowering in populations. re: Shark Fin Soup, and especially in the East. A disaster for these fine Animals and Man and Woman-kind's Greed for some-kind of special and expensive meal. No, have never eaten this food. re: Not sending this e-mail out of perfection on my end. I have made many Ecological mistakes over time and will tell you about them. Thank you. Mike Nolan....see below Just a couple of comments here. Subject: World-first hybrid shark found off Australia - Yahoo! News From: Jen Forsyth <[email protected]> This was a short article, but interesting enough that I'm going to form either some discussion questions and/or whiteboard questions for my kids when we get to evolution. It doesn't give a ton of detail, but I actually think that makes it a little bit better. Thought maybe some of you might like to use it even thought it is short and is about sharks (which I LOVE). Please realize I was also *supposed* to be an ichthyologist until my mom found out that meant swimming with sharks :P but - love what I do now, even though it's probably more dangerous ;) Happy New Year everyone! Jen---------- If we are on another line or away from the phone, please leave your number, best time to return your call and/or your e-mail address. After hours and weekend phone appointments are available upon request. Sincerely, J. Michael Nolan, Director Rainforest and Reef 501 (c)(3) non-profit ************************************************************************************************** “Outstanding-Affordable Field Courses in Rainforest & Marine Ecology” “Spanish/Cultural Immersion Programs: Spain, Mexico, Central and South America” Rainforest and Reef 501 (c)(3) non-profit 161 Main St. Coopersville, MI 49404 Local/International Phone: 1.616.604.0546 Toll Free U.S. and Canada: 1.877.255.3721 Fax: 1.616.604.0546 Google Talk/MS IM/Skype: travelwithrandr AOL IM: buddythemacaw E-mail: [email protected] and [email protected] Note: Please send inquiries to both e-mail addresses Web: http://rainforestandreef.org (under revision for 2012) **************************************************************************************************
