Shark Conservation Lab

Dr. Daly-Engel’s research combines genomics with marine ecology to study the evolution of mating strategies in animals that invest heavily in reproduction, especially sharks and rays. She is interested in how reproductive behaviors, particularly from a female fitness perspective, interact with the environment to influence species, populations, and genomes.

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Teaching:

Biological Discovery II Honors (MAR1020)

Evolution (MAR3701)

Conservation Genetics (MAR4411/5031)

Elasmobiology (MAR5511)

jeble@fit.edu

https://www.fit.edu/faculty-profiles/e/jeff-a-eble/

Teaching:

Biological Discovery I (MAR1010)

Conservation Genetics (MAR4411/5031)

I received my B.S from Western Illinois University with a major in Zoology. From there I moved west where I received my MSc from San Francisco State University, where I studied gene expression during development of pectoral and pelvic fins of the little skate (Leucoraja erinacea). I started my PhD in 2018 with a focus on bull sharks (Carcharhinus leucas) and genetic relatedness between different nursery habitats.

I earned my Bachelors and Master’s degrees in biology at Florida Atlantic University. I first was an undergraduate researcher in the Elasmobranch Research Lab under Dr. Stephen Kajiura where I worked on my undergrad project on the sexual dimorphism in the dentition of the pelagic stingray. Later I received my master’s degree also under Dr. Kajiura studying the effects of crude oil on olfaction and electroreception in elasmobranchs. Currently I am a Ph.D. student studying elasmobranch local adaptation by applying molecular ecology techniques. Specifically, I am using the MHC immune genes to determine environmental adaptability and evolution of the tiger shark, sharpnose shark, Cuban dogfish shark, and Genie’s dogfish. 

Originally from Maryland, I have been migrating south down the Atlantic coast. I obtained a B.S. in Marine Science with a minor in Biology from Coastal Carolina University in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Now at FIT in Florida, I am currently on track towards a M.S. in Conservation Technology and am working on a state-funded project conducting preliminary biodiversity data in the Indian River Lagoon, mainly concerning the Banana River. I hope to use what I have learned over the years to obtain a profession within academia that allows me to teach future generations about ocean conservation and why it’s so important. 

I’m majoring in genomics and molecular genetics and am relatively new to the shark conservation lab. My main interest is in genetics. Currently I’m currently working on identifying a shark DNA sample and also on an immunogenetics project with Eloise. Even though I’m new, it didn’t take me long to figure out that sharks are super cool!

My name is Jasmine Hall and I am from McLean, Virginia.  I started at Florida Tech in 2018 and I am majoring in marine biology and aquaculture and fisheries. I am a work study student in the Shark Conversation Lab and I started spring 2019. During the fall 2019 term I studied abroad and once I returned Dr. Toby welcomed me back into the lab. I am currently working on the restoration of the fish collection project with my fellow colleagues.

Hello my name is Oscar Kay I’m a sophomore majoring in marine biology and am a senior work study student in the lab. I love the ocean and do whatever I can to work out in the field because that’s where my true passion lies.

My name is Carly McCall and I am from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. I came to Florida Tech in 2016 and am a senior studying marine biology and genomics & molecular biology. I have been a member of the undergraduate research team in the Shark Conservation Lab since 2018, and my research is currently focused on using genetics to discover the cryptic diversity and phylogeny of deep-water dogfish sharks.

I am currently a senior working on my bachelors in marine biology at Florida Tech. I have been working in the Shark Conservation Lab since spring of 2019. I have worked on a few projects in this lab, I am currently working with Carcharhinus leucas (Bull shark) microsatellites and Galeocerdo cuvier (Tiger shark) mitochondrial DNA.

I am a transfer sophomore student. I found out about Florida Tech while doing a project about shark research, I saw professor Toby was part of the research team that found a new species of dogfish shark, this immediately caught my attention and I decided to transfer to Florida tech in the Fall of 2019. I am so excited to be working alongside this amazing woman in science. I have learned so much in the past couple of months, everyone in the lab is amazing and they all teach me new things weekly.

I’m a junior majoring in marine biology with a minor in sustainability. I’ve been conducting undergrad research in this lab since Fall 2018. My current project consists of identifying genetic relatedness among white sharks using samples that Dr. Toby collected from Baja, California. My research focuses on the mitochondrial DNA but I also help Ken with the microsatellites. We presented at the Northrop Grumman Student Design Showcase in Spring 2019 and our project won Best in Show for Marine Biology and Oceanography. In the future, I would like to continue working with genetics.

Originally from Milton Keynes, England. I started my undergraduate bachelor's degree in General Biology at Florida Tech in 2017 and am currently a senior with a predicted graduation date of May 2021. I joined the Shark Conservation lab fall 2020 and am currently undergoing training in the lab. I love the hands-on learning experience this lab provides and look forward to learning more about shark genetics as I have always been fascinated by the ocean and the creatures it beholds.

I am a senior working on my bachelors degree in Biomedical sciences. As a surfer growing up here in Brevard, marine science has always been a part of my interest. I am new to the Shark lab and eager to jump into some exciting projects!