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<\/a>The author developing his model at small-scale using beads to simulate bubbles<\/p><\/div>\n
Eventually I will use the five hundred gallon tank in the physics department that Dr. Cheyne uses for his bubble research to try and replicate this phenomena. Early results in small freshwater tanks using zebrafish, a small species of minnow like fish, are promising and have proven that this is something that can be replicated in the lab.<\/p>\n
By Shemar Blakeney \u201818<\/p>\n
This summer, I am working with Professor Werth to examine the effects of oil on baleen plates. During these experiments, we will be analyzing the compression and tension of the baleen plates. Also, we will be using a flow tank to study the filtration system of baleen. With another version of the flow tank, we will test how the oil will affect the filtration system of the baleen plates. This research will benefit many baleen whales if an oil spill were to occur.<\/p>\n
<\/a>Baleen covered in oil for experimentation on its effect on water flow<\/p><\/div>\n
<\/a>Shemar Blakeney ’18 inserts baleen into the flow tank<\/p><\/div>\n
This research will benefit me in the future because I plan on obtaining my Ph.D. in Marine Biology and becoming a cetologist to study killer whales. The research I am doing is priceless to me.<\/p>\n
<\/a>Baleen flow experiment in progress<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
By Mark Mason ’18 For my summer research project I am working with Drs. \u00a0Alex Werth and Stan Cheyne from the Biology and Physics departments, respectively, to try and determine the factors that cause an unusual fish behavior. This behavior … Continue reading