Carly, UR - Smile for me!

Last time I left off I didn't have a confident direction in what my independent research project would be, not much from that has changed.  I've always been slightly indecisive when given a broader choice, but usually pull through in the end.  Independent research in any subject has always helped me figure out what my likes and dislikes efficiently, so I do have an interest in doing one.  Especially in this subject I feel I'm still just at my beginning with.

Sand Tiger Shark - showing off it's pretty smile. 

I've had a broad idea range from sand tiger shark teeth comparisons (from male to female, age, etc), how ocean chemistry effects different fish, or maybe building a small marine system. 

 Like many of my age, I have an attraction to sharks, and sand tigers in particular since I have spent a large amount of time with them and talking about them at Marineland.  I have a growing collection of teeth, from different individuals ranging from all sizes and shapes.  Some that still have gum on them and some that have been rolling around in algae.  So there might be something there.

Ocean chemistry is something I have minimal knowledge of, but I'm aware its chemistry changes throughout the seasons, has regional differences, and some other basics.  Certain species migrate to more temperate waters (ex. sea turtles), some hang around the same region and change their behavior temporally.  If there was some species to study locally that could prove interesting.  Possibly the effects an invasive species has on local chemistry.

In conclusion, I'm interested in species and what kinds of impacts their environment has on them.  I'm still quite new to this field and have a lot to learn, but positive in my approach. 

Best fishes,

Carly