Hi, I'm Jaida!
Despite growing up in entirely landlocked states, my love for the ocean and marine life has thrived and grown since I was a child.
Despite growing up in entirely landlocked states, my love for the ocean and marine life has thrived and grown since I was a child. After completing my undergraduate studies at Northern Arizona University with University Honors, and following my time as a lab technician at Howard University, I joined the MIT-WHOI Joint Program for Biological Oceanography. My PhD research focuses on the movement ecology and habitat use of the world's 2 largest fishes, basking sharks and whale sharks. I'm also a co-founder of Minorities in Shark Sciences and an active science communicator. I am dedicated to supporting underserved communities in my field and strive to share my love and knowledge of the natural world with everyone, all while encouraging young science enthusiasts to follow their passion for protecting the world around them.
The ocean is our greatest natural resource, and understanding it's ecosystems is key to conversing it's beauty in our world.
I Believe
Cofounder of minorities in shark sciences
Current PhD Candidate in the MIT-WHOI Joint Program for Biological Oceanography
Graduated with honors from NAU
Education and Credentials
Come find me on Instagram @sofishtication_
It's full on fun an interactive content to help you learn about everything from blob fish to basking sharks.
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Along with having my own Youtube channel, I've been featured on a number of podcasts with other experts in various scientific fields, include multiple appears on SciShow, as well as the one and only Hank Green.
Youtube
Television
You can catch me on BBC, BBC Earth, and BBC Kids, and National Geographic talking all things sharks, deep ocean mysteries, and the cutest baby animals you'll ever see!