Movement of the Atlantic Guitarfish

Explore the movement patterns and habitat use of the endangered Atlantic guitarfish in South Florida waters through this 46-minute marine science webinar. Learn how acoustic telemetry technology is being used to track these elusive rays and understand their behavior in their natural environment. Discover the conservation challenges facing this Vulnerable species and how scientific research on their movement patterns informs fisheries management strategies. Gain insights into cutting-edge marine research methods and their application to protecting threatened marine species through the work of researcher Jenny Norcross, presented as part of the Ocean Expert Exchange series by the UF Thompson Earth Systems Institute.