DOCTORAL DISSERTATION
CURRENT
Kressler, M. 2021-2022. Seascapes of Ecological Energy. PhD Dissertation. University of Exeter, UK
2020
Heim, V. 2018-2021. Fishery interactions of marine apex predators and potential ecosystem implications. PhD Dissertation. University of Basel, Switzerland.
2019
Byrnes, E. Home range scaling in lemon sharks (Negaprion brevirostris) through ontogeny: tests of bioenergetics mechanisms. Murdoch University, Australia.
Mickle, M. Noise influence on southern stingrays. University of Windsor, Canada.
Driscoll, S. Influence of spatial patterning of seagrass meadows and mangroves on mobile marine vertebrates. Antioch University, USA.
Akerman, M. How lemon sharks respond to antipredator shapes. Stockholm University, Sweden.
Beal, A. Epigenetics as a new frontier to improve shark nursery conservation in Bimini. Florida International University, USA.
2018
Dhellemmes F. Ecological and evolutionary consequences of personality in the juvenile lemon shark. PhD Dissertation. Humboldt University, Germany.
Smukall M. Ecology of tiger sharks Galeocerdo cuvier in Bimini, Bahamas. PhD Dissertation. Alaska University, USA.
Van Zinnicq Bergmann M. Multi-species movement ecology in Bimini, Bahamas. PhD Dissertation. Florida International University, USA.
Heinrich D. Shark cognition. PhD Dissertation. Flinders University, Australia.
2015
Brewster, L. Behavioural Energetics of the juvenile lemon shark (Negaprion brevirostris) in Bimini, Bahamas. PhD Thesis. University of Hull, U.K.
Bullock R. Derivation of spatio-temporal activity patterns of free-ranging lemon sharks Negaprion brevirostris using novel accelerometer technology. PhD Dissertation. University of Hull, UK.17
Finger, JS. Personality in wild juvenile lemon sharks: Consistency, behavioral syndrome and ontogeny. PhD Thesis. Humboldt University..
2013
Stump K. The effects of nursery habitat loss on juvenile lemon sharks (Negaprion brevirostris). PhD Thesis. University of Miami, USA.
2010
Kessel ST. An investigation into the behavior and population dynamics of the lemon shark (Negaprion brevirostris). PhD Thesis. Cardiff University, UK
Guttridge TL. Social behavior and organization of juvenile lemon sharks Negaprion brevirostris. PhD Thesis. University of Leeds, UK.
2009
DiBattista JD. Evolutionary potential of a large marine vertebrate, the lemon shark (Negaprion brevirostris). PhD Thesis. McGill University, Canada.
2007
Franks BR. The spatial ecology and resource selection of juvenile lemon sharks (Negaprion brevirostris) in their primary nursery areas. PhD Thesis, Drexel University, U.S.
2003
Newman SP. Spatial and temporal variation in diet and prey preference of nursery-bound juvenile lemon sharks (Negaprion brevirostris) at Bimini, Bahamas. PhD Thesis. University of Plymouth, UK.
2002
Feldheim KA. Genetic analysis of the mating system and population structure of the lemon shark Negaprion brevirostris. PhD Thesis. University of Illinois, USA.
1991
Morrissey JF. Activity space parameters, home range, diel activity rhythms, and habitat selection of juvenile lemon sharks Negaprion brevirostris. PhD Thesis. University of Miami, USA.
1990
Cortes E. Feeding of the lemon shark Negaprion brevirostris: Diet, feeding habitat, digestion and consumption rate. PhD Thesis. University of Barcelona.
1987
Jacobsen T. An ecosystem-level study of a shallow Bahamian lagoon: biomass estimation of the lemon shark (Negaprion brevirostris), a top consumer. PhD Thesis. University of Georgia, U.S.
MASTERS DISSERTATION
CURRENT (2022)
Cormier, E. Using remote sensing to map habitat changes in Bimini, The Bahamas to determine potential implications for juvenile lemon sharks. MSc Thesis. Dalhousie University.
Nyce, J. Movement ecology of bull sharks in the western North Atlantic. MSc Thesis. University of Alaska Fairbanks.
2020
Basset-Rambert, A. The effect of the moon cycle on space use and activity of female sub-adult and adult lemon sharks, Negaprion brevirostris, around Bimini, The Bahamas. MSc Thesis. University of Bordeaux, France.
2018
Heim V. Impacts of provisioning on the movement ecology of the great hammerhead shark Sphyrna mokarran in Bimini, Bahamas. MSc Thesis. Basel University, Switzerland.
White C. Long-term study of ontogenetic shift and habitat use by Negaprion brevirostris in Bimini, Bahamas. MSc Thesis. University of York, UK.
Brancart K. Risk effect predator-prey interaction of communities in Bimini, Bahamas. MSc Thesis. Nova Southeastern University, USA.
2017
Műller L. Thermal and vertical habitat use of the great hammerhead shark. MSc Thesis. Wageningen University, Germany.
2016
Burke P. Use of baited remote underwater video surveys to assess the diversity and distribution of elasmobranchs and their communities in Bimini, Bahamas. University of Ghent, Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, EMBC+
2015
Keller B. Social Network Analysis of Partner Preference in Lemon Sharks, Negaprion brevirostris, During the Introduction of Unfamiliars to Familiar Groups. Coastal Carolina University.
Dickson L. Does spatial distribution of lemon sharks (Negaprion brevirostris) in the wild correlate with temperament in semi-captivity? MSc Marine Environment and Resources Bimini Biological Field Station (BBFS), University of the Basque Country, University of Southampton, and University of Lieige
2014
Grimmel H. Measuring spatial and temporal variation in subtropical faunal communities through the use of baited remote underwater video systems. University of Ghent, Belgium.
2013
Van Zinnicq Bergmann M. Testing the acoustic detection range of submersible ultrasonic receivers in relation to environmental factors in two shallow water environments in Bimini, Bahamas. MSc Thesis. University of Groningen, Netherlands.
Dhellemmes F. How does experience influence exploration of a novel environment in the juvenile lemon shark. MSc Thesis. Isara-Lille, France
Chazot C. Ecological influences on the expression of personality in juvenile lemon sharks. Masters. Isara-Lyon, School of Engineering and Agriculture. France.
2012
Sommer N. Submersible Ultrasonic receiver testing in Bimini, Bahamas. MSc Thesis. University of La Reunion. Spain
2011
Ashe J. Testing Predictions of the Natal Homing Hypothesis for Sharks, Using Lemon Sharks in the Western Atlantic as a Model Species. MSc Thesis. Stony Brook University, USA.
Trave C. Preparation of a Habitat Map of the North Sound, Bimini, Bahamas. MSc Thesis.
Weideli C. Has coastal development-related large scale mangrove habitat destruction resulted in a dietary shift of nursery bound juvenile lemon sharks? MSc Thesis.
2010
Salim, E. Efectos de la accion turista en la distribucion especial de juveniles del tiburon limon (Negaprion brevirostris) en Bimini Sur, Bahamas. MSc Thesis. Universidad de Simon Bolivar, Venezuela.
2009
Huhn M. The influence of mangrove removal on the growth of juvenile lemon sharks (Negaprion brevirostris) in a nursery habitat at Bimini, Bahamas. MS Thesis, Universitat Wurzburg, Germany.
Van Dijk S. Social learning of an operant conditioning task by juvenile lemon shark (Negaprion brevirostris). MSc Thesis. University of Groningen, Netherlands.
2008
Caviezel S. Movement pattern and space utilization by sub-adult lemon sharks (Negaprion brevirostris) in Bimini, Bahamas. MSc Thesis. University of Basel. Switzerland.
Spaet JLY. Learned hook avoidance of lemon sharks (Negaprion brevirostris) based on electroreception and shock treatment. MSc Thesis.
Uphill J. Juvenile lemon shark, (Negaprion brevirostris) utilization of a nursery area in Bimini Bahamas. MSc Thesis. Flinders University. Australia.
2007
Dedman S. Preferenda and thermal event response in the juvenile lemon shark Negaprion brevirostris in Bimini, Bahamas. MSc Thesis. University of Aberdeen. UK.
Bakker J. Effects of the loss of mangrove nursery area on the home ranges of juvenile lemon sharks (Negaprion brevirostris). MSc Thesis University of Amsterdam, Holland.
DiGirolamo T. Thermal ecology and activity patterns of juvenile lemon sharks (Negaprion brevirostris) in a shallow water nursery at Bimini, Bahamas. MSc Thesis. University of West Florida, USA.
Imhoff J. Evaluation of ultrasonic accelerometry as a technique for studying foraging behavior in juvenile lemon sharks (Negaprion brevirostris). MSc Thesis. University of North Carolina Wilmington, USA.
Fieret. Swimming Performance in Juvenile and Sub-Adult Lemon Sharks (Negaprion brevirostris) at the Bimini Islands, Bahamas. MSc Thesis. University of Groningen, Netherlands.
2006
Jackson K. Spatial and temporal variation in fish and crustacean assemblages in near-shore environments around Bimini, Bahamas. MSc Thesis. Murdoch University, AU.
Batsleer J. Temperature preference of juvenile Lemon sharks, Negaprion brevirostris, in the south bimini nursery. MSc Thesis.
2005
Jennings DE. The ecological effects of the Bimini Bay Resort development on the juvenile lemon shark (Negaprion brevirostris, Poey 1868) population of Bimini, Bahamas. MSc Thesis. University of Surrey - Roehampton, UK
Harry A. Tracking of sub-adult lemon sharks around Bimini Islands, Bahamas; spatial ecology and nursery usage. MSc (Honours). Flinders University, AU.
2004
Parsons K; Trace metal accumulation and distribution in juvenile lemon sharks (Negaprion brevirostris), their prey, and sediments at Bimini, Bahamas. 2002. Master of research (MRes) Applied Fish Biology, University of Plymouth
2003
Hussey NR. An evaluation of Landsat 7 ETM+ satellite imagery for quantitative biotope mapping of the Bimini islands, Bahamas including two known lemon shark (Negaprion brevirostris) nursery grounds. MSc Thesis. University of Wales, Bangor, U.K. 167pp.
Reeve A. Prey preference experiments using juvenile lemon sharks (Negaprion brevirostris) in a sub-tropical lagoon, Bimini, Bahamas. MSc Thesis. University of Plymouth, UK.
Brown L. Social behavior and activity patterns of juvenile lemon sharks. MSc Thesis. Manchester Metropolitan University, UK.
2002
Metcalfe L. Diurnal activity patterns of juvenile lemon sharks. MSc Thesis. Manchester Metropolitan University, UK.
Paid N. Analysis of yearly juvenile lemon shark capture census. MSc Thesis. University of Corte, Corsica.
2000
de Marignac JRC. Home range and diel movement patterns of sub-adult lemon sharks, Negaprion brevirostris, in a shallow tropical lagoon, Bimini, Bahamas. MS thesis, San Jose State University, San Jose, CA
UNDERGRADUATE DISSERTATION
2017
Gray H. Does wild lemon shark space use reflect captive personality traits? Undergraduate Thesis. Cardiff University, UK.
2013
Davis G (2013) Examining spatio-temporal changes of juvenile lemon shark Negaprion brevirostris prey communities in a sub-tropical marine ecosystem, Bimini, Bahamas. Undergraduate Thesis. Cardiff University, UK.
2011
Kroeger L (2011) Variation in juvenile Negaprion brevirostris diet and prey community structure of an impacted nursery in North Bimini, Bahamas. BSc Thesis. Cardiff University, Wales, UK.
2010
Cardenosa D (2010) Efectos de la perdida de habitat en tasa de mortalidad y crecimiento del tiburon limon (Negaprion brevirostris) en Bimini, Bahamas. BSc thesis. Universidad de los Andes, Colombia
Crook CJ. Non-consumptive predator effects on nursery habitat use in juvenile lemon sharks. BSc Thesis. University of Manchester
2009
Bond ME. Interspecies bait-manipulation video study, Bimini, Bahamas. Undergraduate Thesis. Cardiff University, UK.
2005
Collins SB. A comparison of fish assemblages in two nursery grounds, a semi-enclosed lagoon and an open stretch of coastline, with emphasis on juvenile Lemon Shark (Negaprion brevirostris) prey communities in Bimini, Bahamas. BSc thesis
2004
Kessel ST. Spatial Variations in Nursery Bound Juvenile Lemon Shark (Negaprion brevoristris) Prey Items, Bimini, Bahamas. BSc Thesis. Cardiff University, UK.
2002
Campos N. Osteology of lemon shark prey. BSc Thesis. University of Porto.
Hoffman C. Ontogenetic dietary shifts in juvenile lemon sharks. BSc Thesis. University of Washington, USA.
Randall J.) Diet of the juvenile lemon shark. BSc Thesis. University of New Brunswick, Canada.
Stocking B. Diel feeding rhythms in juvenile lemon sharks, contrasting two nursery areas. BSc Thesis. University of Plymouth, UK.
2000
Santos R. Diet of juvenile lemon sharks. BSc Thesis. University of Portugal. Portugal