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Author: Carolyn Wheeler

I am currently a PhD student studying marine science at the University of Massachusetts Boston, with my research based at the New England Aquarium. My research interests center around conservation physiology of fishes, particularly sharks, in relation to climate change. I have a passion for scientific outreach and communication with my biggest triumph being my participation in an hour long science-based episode of Shark Week 2016 entitled Tiger Beach. In my spare time I like getting outside hiking, rock climbing, diving, and practicing my yoga headstands.
Intent to Bite: changing attitudes towards sharks
Sharkbites Saturday

Intent to Bite: changing attitudes towards sharks

Fear of sharks has been a long standing yet irrational notion facing beachgoers for decades. Herein we discuss how we…
August 18, 2018August 20, 2018 Carolyn Wheeler
Ecotourism may impact white shark activity levels
Sharkbites Saturday

Ecotourism may impact white shark activity levels

Herein we discuss new research using accelerators to investigate if wildlife tourism (for example cage diving) impacts activity in white…
July 28, 2018July 28, 2018 Carolyn Wheeler
A new take on disco fever: using “the disco effect” to save sharks
Sharkbites Saturday

A new take on disco fever: using “the disco effect” to save sharks

Happy Shark Week! In this article we discuss the potential use of disco-like stimuli to deter various species sharks from…
July 23, 2018July 23, 2018 Carolyn Wheeler
A Race for Recovery: can reef shark populations recover in no-take marine protected areas?
Sharkbites Saturday

A Race for Recovery: can reef shark populations recover in no-take marine protected areas?

In this article we discuss the use of marine protected areas in relation to an apex predator of the ecosystem,…
April 28, 2018April 28, 2018 Carolyn Wheeler
The G.O.A.T. of sharks: Where is the greatest of all hammerhead sharks going?
Book Review Sharkbites Saturday

The G.O.A.T. of sharks: Where is the greatest of all hammerhead sharks going?

The great hammerhead is one of the most interesting yet illusive large coastal shark species. Herein, we review recent work…
September 8, 2017September 10, 2017 Carolyn Wheeler
Book Review Sharkbites Saturday

Behind the Scenes: Shark Week

In honor of Shark Week 2017, go behind the scenes of the episode Tiger Beach from Shark Week 2016!
July 22, 2017July 31, 2017 Carolyn Wheeler
Sharkbites Saturday

Small but perhaps not so mighty: The second edition of the epaulette shark saga

A sneak peak of more awesome epaulette shark research currently being conducted at the New England Aquarium. We know how…
June 24, 2017June 28, 2017 Carolyn Wheeler
Sharkbites Saturday

Sand Tiger Sharks: Tracking US east coast movement for better management

Sand tiger sharks are a coastal species common throughout the world that can interact with many fisheries. Here we explain…
May 13, 2017May 16, 2017 Carolyn Wheeler
Physiology Sharkbites Saturday

Small but mighty: Will the epaulette shark survive ocean acidification?

Check out the first installation of Sharkbites Saturday! The epaulette shark is a small egg-laying species native to Australia. In…
April 1, 2017May 7, 2017 Carolyn Wheeler

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