Florida SEE Webinar: The Endangered Smalltooth Sawfish

Sawfish are large shark-like rays that once were relatively common in Florida's coastal waters. Now, Florida's smalltooth sawfish is endangered, and scientists are striving to learn as much as possible about this iconic and fascinating fish. Join us to learn all about sawfish, updates on Florida sawfish research, explanations of management tools such as the Endangered Species Act, and descriptions of ways you can be involved in the conservation of smalltooth sawfish. 

Presenter: Tonya Wiley has been conducting research on the endangered smalltooth sawfish in Florida since 2001, becoming an authority on the biology and ecology of the species. Tonya now leads sawfish research in Tampa Bay and outreach efforts throughout Florida. She serves as a Vice-President of the Sawfish Conservation Society and is an appointed member of and team leader for the U.S. Smalltooth Sawfish Recovery Implementation Team, a multi-institutional panel of experts working to protect the remaining sawfish…