Author: Karla Haiat

I'm an Undergraduate student at University of Rhode Island majoring in Ocean Engineering and Marine Biology. I'm interested in the intersection between technology, biology and ocean exploration, as well as the application of such research to solve human problems. I am also an advocate for shark conservation. Sharks have the unfortunate reputation of being man-eating monsters because of their portrayal in the media, and through human fear they have become some of the most vulnerable species on earth. My goal is to spread information about the importance of sharks to the balance of the ocean ecosystem, which directly affects the balance of the rest of the world. It's a priority to learn to coexist, and protect our ocean and the future of our planet.