Meet Biologist, Author and Artist Dr. Sue Pillans
Dr Sue Pillans has always been drawn to the ocean and has many fond memories of going to the beach, snorkelling and interacting with nature
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Feb 3, 20192 min read
My First Shark Education Presentation
It’s silly to think one of the most nerve-racking moments of my life was not getting in the water with Great White Sharks or learning how to
Nov 25, 20183 min read
Fin Tastic Team Interviews: Meet Zack Cole
I'm always so happy when students get to impress their teachers and peers with their shark knowledge. Either naming incredibly obscure s
Nov 14, 20181 min read
FIN tastic Team Interviews: Meet Michelle Andersen
What has been a highlight moment while working with Sharks4Kids?
Spreading shark education to kids from all different backgrounds and cultur
Nov 1, 20182 min read
FIN Tastic Team Interviews: Eimear Manning
November 7 marks our five year anniversary, so we though it would be fun to highlight the people who make our program possible! Eimear Manni
Aug 15, 20181 min read
Sharks4Kids August FIN Tastic Allstar of the Month: Jesse
Jesse has joined us at events and is teaching other kids at his school about sharks. He recently created some brochures to share with...
Jun 21, 20182 min read
June Elasmobranch of the Month: White-spotted Wedgefish
Learn all about the White-spotted shovelnose ray (Rhynchobatus australiae) also known as as the white-spotted wedgefish.
Jun 17, 20182 min read
Meet Author and Illustrator Rebecca Lyndsey
By day Rebecca is an elementary school art and technology teacher. By night, she's an artist who loves painting traditionally as well a
May 25, 20182 min read
Sharks4Kids May FIN Tastic Allstar of the month: Mason
Mason has been working hard to spread education about plastic pollution and ways to help.
May 20, 20181 min read
Facts from the Field: Manta Ray Cleaning Stations
Cleaning stations The natural world is full of parasites, and large animals like manta rays offer the perfect micro-habitat for tiny animals
Mar 4, 20183 min read
Shark Education: A Student Perspective
Sharks4Kids junior shark ambassador Gabby shares her experience at our Shark Education Day. Students attending learned all about shark scien
Feb 26, 20181 min read
Book Review: Sharks a 400 Million Year Journey
Book Review: Sharks a 400 Million Year Journey: Great illustrations and facts take you through the incredible evolution of sharks
Dec 21, 20171 min read
Hope
Our Junior Ambassador Patrik Rollefson sent over some recent thoughts on Shark Conservation.... Over the years, after having gone through...
Oct 6, 20174 min read
A visit to Mote's Aquaculture Park
Last week, I was fortunate enough to be able to visit The Mote Aquaculture Research Park in eastern Sarasota, FL. The 200-acre...
May 20, 20165 min read
Meet Sharks4Kids Regional Ambassador Leann Winn
I ( Jillian) met Leann on the Bimini Biological Field Station’s ( Sharklab) Marquesas research and tagging expedition in 2004. Leann is...
Sep 20, 20153 min read
Meet Sharks4Kids Regional Outreach Director Michelle Andersen
Michelle Andersen is originally from Minnesota, but is currently living in the Tampa area of Florida and studying marine biology....
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