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| Project Leader: | Elizabeth Marchio elizabeth.marchio@tamu.edu Recreation, Park, and Tourism Sciences |
| Faculty Mentor: | David Scott, Ph.D. |
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Meeting Times:
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Twice a week TBD; Approximately 2 hours of research will be done per week for the fall semester.
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Team Size:
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6 (Team Full)
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| Open Spots: | 0 |
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Special Opportunities:
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Research co-authorship is possible; please inquire. I am also looking for a student to apply for the Applied Biodiversity Conservation Scholars Program at Texas A&M
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Team Needs:
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“Students with personal or family-owned saltwater aquaria are asked to be participant observers. Students with no personal saltwater aquaria are asked to do content analyses. Students who show interest and promise are invited to participate in conducting interviews of all skill level aquarists in any location in the United States. “
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Description:
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90-99% of all ornamental marine organisms in the aquarium hobby are wild caught. Who are the people that keep these organisms? What motivates them? What positive and negative attributes are found within the saltwater aquarium trade? Do aquarists learn about conservation or science? These are a sample of the themes my team is researching. Methods: You will participate in one of two separate projects: (1) Participant observation which includes participating in the hobby and/or observing those who participate in it or (2) analyzing the content of saltwater aquarium-related literature, online forums, and any other pertinent materials. Interviewing aquarists is also possible.
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