Jennifer “Jenny” Norcross
SRC Research Assistant
Shark Research & Conservation Program at University of Miami,
Marine Megafauna Foundation, Field School
Jenny Norcross aims to understand the movement and habitat use of the elusive Atlantic guitarfish in South Florida using acoustic telemetry to better inform conservation strategies and fisheries management for this Vulnerable species.
November 6th, 2025 @ 1:30 PM ET
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PRESENTER BIO
Born and raised on the coast of Massachusetts, Jennifer “Jenny” Norcross developed a passion for the marine environment at an early age while lobstering and fishing with her family. She pursued a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies and Science at Skidmore College, spending a semester abroad in South Caicos, Turks and Caicos Islands, studying tropical marine ecology and fisheries management, while conducting research on fish abundance and diversity. Summers were spent interning with projects on green sea turtles and oceanic manta rays. After graduating, she worked in the Florida Keys as a Marine STEM Educator, teaching students field methodologies such as fish ID, coral bleaching and disease surveys, and shark tagging. These experiences led her to pursue a Master of Science in Marine Ecosystems and Society at the University of Miami’s Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science, where her research focused on the movement and habitat use of Atlantic guitarfish using acoustic telemetry.
Ocean Expert Exchange is a live educational webinar series featuring experts in marine science and technology, many of whom have participated in expeditions onboard R/V ANGARI. The 30-minute live events welcome audiences of all ages and include a presentation on the speaker’s area of expertise followed by Q&A with participants. The series is co-hosted by ANGARI Foundation and the University of Florida Thompson Earth Systems Institute’s Scientist in Every Florida School program.