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Christy – Marine Biology

Avoiding the Plague

Every semester, I consistently get sick far more than any person should ever get sick and it’s really starting to get on my nerves. This week, I decided to post a blog about how not to [...]

I’m pretty sure that by now most of you know that I have a slight obsession with sharks. In my opinion, one of the coolest things about sharks is their evolutionary progress. Sharks really haven’t evolved [...]

Marine biology can make you tongue tied

Have you ever walked through a freshwater lake or river and seen leeches? Or maybe you’ve seen other parasites like ticks or tapeworms. Although most people tend to think parasites are ugly, I think there are [...]

Save the Reef through Oyster Restoration

Last year I wrote a blog post about Tri Beta teaming with the Brevard Zoo to make oyster mats for their restoration project. This year, Tri Beta partnered with the Brevard Zoo again to create more [...]

Dr. Grace-Not Just the Snake Guy

Many people on campus know Dr. Grace as “The Snake Guy” but many people don’t know much else about him. Sure, at a first glance, he may seem to be what people consider “The Snake Guy” [...]

An Avian Adventure

On Saturday October 13, Dr. Pruett’s general ecology class went on a field trip to witness and execute bird banding. Bird banding is a common element in Dr. Pruett’s life because she is an ornithologist or [...]

Dee Dee, THE BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE DEPARTMENT NINJA

Being a new student at Florida Tech can be overwhelming, but what makes the transition easier is knowing what and who your resources are. Each department has many different resources available to students. These include software [...]

My Top Three Supplies for College

It’s that time of the year again. It’s a time when the packing starts, the good-byes swoop in, and the excitement bubbles out of control. It’s time for a new year at Florida Tech! I’m sure [...]

Chasing My Dreams, One Fish at a Time

I have posted several blog entries about seining here at Florida Tech and being able to do research, but let’s be honest. After reading that so many times, how many people believed me? Well, now’s your [...]

It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s a SEA TURTLE!

It is the end of the semester and the beginning of the summer. This time of year is filled with massive amounts of exams, homework assignments and studying. But, do you know what else it is? [...]

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Meet Christy Draghetti – 2015

Christy is a second year marine biology major from New England. She ultimately wants to study sharks --she has been intrigued by these powerful predators since she was 7 years old. Christy decided to attend Florida Tech because she feels it is the perfect location to study marine biology, especially ecosystem biology or conservation. You can follow her blog here.