Manatee Research

Dr. Beth Brady

Dr. Beth Brady

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Beth was born and raised in rural Pennsylvania and initially went to school to be a registered nurse. After a few years of nursing she realized her true passion was marine biology and went back to school to continue her education. Dr. Brady has studied manatees for over thirteen years and her research focus is on acoustic communication in manatees. Her interests include vocal anatomy, conspecific recognition, behavior as well as anthropogenic influences on communication.

Education

B.S. Kutztown University
M.S. Nova Southeastern University
PhD. Florida Atlantic University

Publications

Brady, B, Hedwig, D.,Trygonis, V.,Gerstein, E. (2020). "Classification of Florida manatee vocalizations (Trichechus manatus latirostris)" Journal of the Acoustical Society of America: 147(3). 1597-1606.

Ramos, E., Maust-Mohl, M., Collum, K., Brady, B., Gerstein, E., Magnasco, M., Reiss, D. (2020) "The Antillean manatee produces broadband vocalizations with ultrasonic frequencies". Journal of the Acoustical Society of America: 147: EL80-EL86.

Sea Turtle Nesting

Mote Marine Laboratory, recently began its 35th year monitoring sea turtle nesting along 35 miles of local beaches.