Summer Internships
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Marsha Thompson at Mote Marine Laboratory
Summer 2005

Location: Sarasota, Florida

Research mentor: Dr. Randy Wells

Project details: Surveys of the local dolphin population in Sarasota. Dolphin sightings recorded in Sarasota Bay, Manatee River, Tampa Bay and Charlotte Harbor. Dolphin species identified. Prey surveys on the fish that the local dolphins feed on.

Links (these will take you off of the Barry University website):

• NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service
• Dr. Randy Wells
• Mote Marine Laboratory

Shannon Schmitt at Barry University
Summer 2005

Location: Miami Shores, Florida

Research mentor: Dr. Jeremy Montague

Project details: Dune vegetation assay and plant biomonitoring done at Crandon Park. This project fits into the dunegrass restoration project. The goal of the project is to develop a plan for beach reclamation, and it will involve several stages. The first stage is assessing the condition of the beach itself. A taxonimc key will be developed cataloguing native and invasice species. The next stage involves upgrading the beach’s condition by increasing habitat stability, using plants for beach reclamation.

Links (these will take you off of the Barry University website):

• NOAA’s coastal management program
• Dr. Jeremy Montague
• Crandon Park Nature Center