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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.
Megalodon: a puzzle piece to understanding ecological concerns around apex predator extinction
Book Review

Megalodon: a puzzle piece to understanding ecological concerns around apex predator extinction

A Prehistoric Nightmare? The Megalodon (Carcharocles megalodon), or “big tooth” is arguably one of the scariest creatures that has ever…
March 24, 2018March 23, 2018 Karla Haiat
How our Fear is Killing Sharks
Conservation Human impacts Sharkbites Saturday

How our Fear is Killing Sharks

Through my journey as a shark defender, I have realized the most challenging obstacle to tackle is the fear of…
December 23, 2017December 23, 2017 Karla Haiat
The Accidental Shark Researcher
Sharkbites Saturday

The Accidental Shark Researcher

Want to know more about getting started in shark research? Check out the story of Marianne Porter, an "accidental" shark…
November 10, 2017November 12, 2017 Karla Haiat
Deep Secrets of the Scalloped Hammerhead Shark
Sharkbites Saturday

Deep Secrets of the Scalloped Hammerhead Shark

Sharkbites Saturday is thrilled to feature a guest post by Mark Royer, a Ph.D. Student from the Shark and Reef Fish…
August 19, 2017August 19, 2017 Karla Haiat
A Day in the Life of a Shark Intern
Sharkbites Saturday

A Day in the Life of a Shark Intern

Ever wonder what it is like to work as an intern in shark research? Check out Karla's article about her…
August 12, 2017August 14, 2017 Karla Haiat
Behavior Biology Conservation Fisheries Human impacts Sharkbites Saturday

Shark attack prevention: what works, what doesn’t?

We aren't going to need a bigger boat to prevent shark attacks...read this review article to get an idea what…
April 8, 2017May 7, 2017 Karla Haiat

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