Dr. Grubbs is a marine ecologist with interests in the biology of exploited and poorly studied fishes. His research addresses data needed for management and conservation of coastal and deep-sea elasmobranchs, including endangered sawfish. Dr. Grubbs’ interest in sharks stems from growing up fishing and exploring FL’s Gulf coast. He holds bachelor’s degrees from the University of Miami and a PhD from Virginia Institute of Marine Science at the College of William & Mary. Dr. Grubbs is a member of the IUCN Shark Specialist Group, NOAA’s Smalltooth Sawfish Recovery Team, SEDAR Advisory Panel for Highly Migratory Species and a Save Our Seas Foundation Scientific Advisor. His research has been featured on National Geographic TV, Discovery Channel, PBS and others. He has taught shark and ray biology courses for >25 years and co-authored the books The Lives of Sharks – A Natural History of Shark Life and Shark Biology and Conservation – Essentials for Educators, Students, and Enthusiasts.