Daly-Engel Shark Conservation Lab

07/30/2026

Our own Dr. Shannon Barry's research just made the front page of USA Today! We couldn't be more proud!! 🤩🥰🙌🦈💜

07/24/2026

Excited to share that our own Dr. Shannon Barry had her research highlighted in USA Today, just in time for Shark Week!!

Sharks are on the move. Bull sharks expand north, great whites head gulfward. We explain.

07/17/2026

We had a great time last week at the Joint Meeting of Ichthyologist and Herpetologist in New Orleans. The Shark Conservation Lab at Florida Tech represented with 6 talks and 1 poster presentation, including a touching tribute to Dr. Jeff Carrier. 🔬

06/24/2026

EXCITING NEWS! 📣

Shark Scientist for a Day tickets will go on sale later this summer! Curious about what it's like to head out and see sharks in their natural habitat? This opportunity is for you! During your excursion you will spend the day onboard a research vessel learning from shark scientists and gaining hands-on experience!

Be sure you're signed up for our newsletter to be the first to know when tickets are live! You can sign up at the link below.

https://www.misselasmo.org/come-tagging-with-us.html

06/24/2026

This summer, the American Elasmobranch Society is hosting a symposium to celebrate the life and career of Dr. Jeff Carrier. If you knew Jeff, please visit the site below to leave a memory or photo of him, or help us reach our fundraising goal of $25,000 to establish a new meritorious service award in his name.

Scientist • Mentor • Leader in the American Elasmobranch Society Dr. Jeffrey “Jeff” Carrier devoted his life to sharks, science, and people. For decades, he shaped the American Elasmobranch Society not only through his research, but through his mentorship, service, and unwavering commitment ...

06/02/2026

This July, the American Elasmobranch Society is hosting a symposium at our yearly meeting to honor and celebrate the life and work of Dr. Jeff Carrier. If you knew Jeff, and would like to make a contribution to support the symposium and a recurring student award in his name, please see carriermemorial.org for more information. Thank you!

05/29/2026

Our PI at work!

SeaWorld has now rescued 43,000 animals, which is a milestone that speaks to years of dedication and conservation work.

04/10/2026

A huge shout out to our amazing researchers and their accomplishments! Yesterday four members of the lab were recognized at the 2026 Honors Convocation for various awards highlighting their commitment to academics, research, and the community. The awardees and rewards are as follows…
Lila: Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award
Abby: The Kerry Bruce Clark Endowed Scholarship in Marine Biology, Outstanding Junior Award for the department, Outstanding Junior Award for the whole School
Michelle: Outstanding Senior Award for the department
Kenna: Outstanding Senior Award for the department

04/02/2026

🚨 Hot off the press: check out Dr. Shannon Barry’s new publication on Bull Shark habitat shift ‼️‼️

02/05/2026

Congratulations to our very own Kenna Peters, undergrad researcher and work study student, on winning the Richard Turner Research Grant!! She’s kicking butt on multiple projects in the lab including the ICONIC Oceans project, a global collaboration with Minorities in Shark Sciences, revitalizing Florida Tech’s fish collection, teaching and training new lab members, and keeping the lab running smoothly. 👏🎊🥇🏆