Date: 1/20/25 4:44 pm From: NSAudubon Publicity <northshoreaudubonsoc...> Subject: [nysbirds-l] Fwd: "Unlocking the Mysteries of the Long Island White Shark Nursery" via Zoom - Jan. 28 at 7pm
North Shore Audubon Society is pleased to present *Unlocking the Mysteries
of the Long Island White Shark*, via Zoom on Tuesday, January 28 at 7pm
*Frank Quevedo* will present this informative discussion about the South
Fork Natural History Museum's Shark Research and Education Program’s
efforts to study sharks off Long island’s South Shore and throughout the NY
Bight. Our local waters include the only known nursery area for White
Sharks in the Atlantic, and this area is the focus of their scientific
efforts. This discussion will inform viewers about the history of their
shark research program, update on the white shark nursery, and future for
the shark research program to continue the efforts for a sustainable and
healthy marine environment.
*Frank Quevedo* has been the Executive Director of the South Fork Natural
History Museum (SOFO) located in Bridgehampton since 2010. He is a graduate
of Long Island University, Southampton with a degree in Marine Biology and
a degree in Business Administration from Iona College. Prior to his current
position as the Director of the Museum, Frank worked for the Town of East
Hampton for 12 years as a Bay Management Specialist restoring and enhancing
shell-fish populations on the east end of Long Island. He is also a
Co-founder and board member of the South Fork Sea Farmer’s Organization.
Frank resides in Sag Harbor, New York.
Jonathan Herman
Publicity volunteer, North Shore Audubon Society
PO Box 763, Port Washington, NY 11050
www.northshoreaudubon.org
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