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Mark your calendars for Sharktober Fest - Saturday, October 14, from 3-7 p.m. This fundraising event is hosted by the Big Fish Lab and will take place at Hatfield. All proceeds go to supporting shark research. events.oregonstate.edu/event…
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Did you know over 40 research labs & marine programs will have hands-on exhibits at Marine Science Day?! We hope you can join us this Sat., 4/8, 10 -4. It's free, family-friendly & ideal for lifelong learners. hmsc.oregonstate.edu/marine-…
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Great clip and information from @intothewild45 capturing our favorite view during #sharkseason! If you're lucky enough to see this yourself, don't forget to report your shark sightings on our website: baskingshark.ie/report-a-sig…
There's already been a handful of basking shark sightings. With some settled weather we should start to see them in more numbers,sometimes very close to shore. Here's a digiscoped clip of what to look for. A large dorsal fin & tail fin few feet behind. #WestCork @BaskingIrish
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Happy #TransDayOfVisibility! I'm excited to share the pre-print of 'Navigating gender at sea,' which discusses being trans/GNC in oceanographic fieldwork. authorea.com/users/598376/ar…
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Learn "Shark 101" from Dr. Taylor Chapple from COMES' @big_fish_lab - he was interviewed on KATU Portland yesterday! @OSUAgSci
katu.com/afternoon-live/life…
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Save the Date! Marine Science Day is Sat., April 8, 10 - 4. Everyone is invited to our annual science fair & open house w/ 40+ marine science programs & labs based at Hatfield.
This hands-on event is FREE, family-friendly & ideal for lifelong learners. hmsc.oregonstate.edu/marine-…
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#DidYouKnow you can report a #BaskingShark sighting? These reports are a great way for researchers to get information on Basking Sharks. Some examples of places you can report a sighting include @SharkTrustUK in the UK, @big_fish_lab in Oregon, and @BaskingIrish in Ireland
ALT Team member Rachel looks through a pair of binoculars
ALT a light blue slide reads “Basking shark or great white? Check the dorsal fin. Basking shark dorsal fins are more rounded and smooth while great white dorsal fins are more triangular and jagged. Basking sharks are also much larger than great whites. Basking sharks grow to an average of 26 feet or about 8 meters while great whites grow to an average of 15 feet or 4.5 meters.
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This latest PROGRESS story tells how science informed education and outreach efforts helped the decision to name the #BaskingShark as the first fish species to be protected by the nation of #Ireland. #Sharks
@BaskingIrish @big_fish_lab
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Oregon Sea Grant will host a webinar Dec. 14 for grad students interested in fellowships involving:
-population & ecosystem dynamics
-marine resource economics
-coastal management
-marine policy
Info on the funding is at bit.ly/3iK2Xqu. RSVP at bit.ly/3uz7UVQ.
ALT Stephanie Ichien (center), the research and scholars coordinator at Oregon Sea Grant, offers help during a 2019 information session for students interested in applying for fellowships and internships that Oregon Sea Grant helps place applicants in. (photo by Tiffany Woods)
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Have you ever considered being a Marine Technician? An internship at sea would make a great start! Now accepting applications for the 2023 UNOLS-MATE At-Sea Technical Internship Program - Deadline to apply: JAN 22, 2023. If interested, visit this website: marinetech.org/internships/
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So amazing to be doing in person visits again.
I am really proud of the work @Sharks4Kids is doing!
#sharkeducation #savesharks
Happy #BigFishFriday!
Today we’re going to revisit some of last weeks questions from @DrSurfNTurf’s Q&A.
How much time do you work in R?
Great question! Last Friday was an R heavy day but that’s because I’m doing primarily analysis right now (less fieldwork/writing). Some weeks I spend no time in R, but other weeks it’s 20 or so hours. It just depends on where I am in my projects!
Can I buy a Big Fish Lab shirt?
I figured this would come up 😊 we are hoping to start selling BFL merch soon! Stay tuned. We will definitely announce on social media when that happens
ALT Two Big Fish Lab members sitting at the front of a boat wearing big fish lab sweaters. One is brown and the other is hot pink!
For many today is a day of national mourning. In recognition of that we would like to acknowledge that the Big Fish Lab and our university, Oregon State University, are located on the lands of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians and the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde.
For more resources and information about local tribes and tribal lands please check out the following links:
grandronde.org
ctsi.nsn.us
native-land.ca