12:37 p.m., Aug. 10, 2009----Delaware Bay serves as one of the most important shark nursery areas in the United States. Regular visitors to the bay include sandbar, smooth dogfish, and sand tiger sharks.

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Learn about some of the unique ecological services that these sharks provide to the region, as well as problems facing these and other sharks, at the final installment of the 2009 Ocean Currents Lecture Series, hosted by the University of Delaware College of Earth, Ocean, and Environment (CEOE).

The lecture, which is free and open to the public, will be given by Dewayne Fox, associate professor of fisheries at Delaware State University, and will take place at 7 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 20, in Room 104 of Cannon Lab at UD's Lewes campus on Pilottown Road.

Fox will discuss his research on issues surrounding habitat use and population dynamics of sharks and other commercially important species. Some of his research involves the use of biotelemetry, also known as electronic tagging, using cutting-edge acoustic and satellite tracking techniques. The use of this new technology is providing some interesting insights into the conservation and management of these important species.

Light refreshments will be available to guests before and after the hourlong talk. While the lecture is free, seating is limited and reservations are suggested. For reservations, contact Michelle Scorziello at [mkscorzi@udel.edu] or call (302) 645-4346.

For more information, visit the CEOE Web site and click on Workshop, Seminar, Lecture and Event Schedules.

Article by Elizabeth Boyle