Dr. Dean Grubbs' and Dr. Chip Cotton’s (FSUCML faculty members) latest research challenges a 2007 study claiming that shark declines led to rising populations of cownose rays, which were responsible for the collapse of oyster and shellfish industries along the Atlantic coast.
Dr. Dean Grubbs joins Lars Schmidt from the podcast, 21st Century HR, to discuss his career journey, how he became passionate about shark research, the dual role of an academic and researcher and more.
The Brillion News (Brillion, Wisconsin) profiled FSUCML graduate student and former Brillion native, Chris Malinowski. The article showcases Chris's research on mercury levels in Goliath Grouper, in which he demonstrates that those levels exceed those safe for human consumption.
Dr. Chip Cotton and Dr. Dean Grubbs co-author a piece in Save Our Seas Magazine, which highlights the sharks that make up 53% of all living shark species - the ones that spend their entire lives more than 200 meters beneath the surface of the sea.
FSUCML graduate student Chris Malinowski’s research on mercury in fish was highlighted in his hometown of Brillion, Wisconsin. Learn more about Chris' findings.
Dr. Dean Grubbs (FSUCML faculty) recently attended a meeting at the National Aquarium in Baltimore, Maryland to discuss the current state of the cownose ray population. This news clip shows Dr. Grubbs describing some of the issues this species faces.
Bowhunting poses a threat to cownose ray populations. Dr. Dean Grubbs (FSUCML faculty) comments on the market for cownose rays and the threats they face.
The Apalachicola Times recaps the exciting Whatever Floats Your Boat Regatta, detailing the many creative vessels that raced, including the FSUCML demonstration vessel. Read details from this fun day.
Dr. Dean Grubbs, FSUCML faculty, discusses his career as a marine biologist on the podcast, “Best Part of My Job” hosted by Lars Schmidt. Learn more about Dr. Grubbs’ early research and his methods for handling and sampling various shark species.
Dr. Dean Grubbs' project was one of ten projects selected for funding by the Florida Institute of Oceanography RESTORE Act Center of Excellence Program. Dr. Grubbs will receive $293,960 over two years to examine the long-term effects of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill on large deep-sea fishes.
