Email: bebales[at]mun[dot]ca

Supervisor: Dr. Benjamin Misiuk

Research Interests: 

I am a passionate marine scientist and conservationist originally from Austin, Texas. I spent my undergraduate years at the University of Miami, where I interned for three years under the mentorship of Dr. Neil Hammerschlag and Steve Cain. There, I completed my undergraduate thesis investigating blood plasma protein reference intervals in nurse sharks. This experience fueled my fascination with marine megafauna and set the stage for a diverse career at the intersection of science, outreach, and conservation.
After my academic pursuits, I ventured to the waters of the Hawaiian Islands and later the Maldives, merging science and tourism through the conservation of sharks, sea turtles, and coral reefs.
My commitment to protecting marine ecosystems then took me to New England, in the United States, where I immersed myself in various offshore industries. As an observer, I collected data on marine life in contexts such as commercial fishing and geophysical surveying.
Beyond science, I find joy in exploring the world as an expatriate, relishing the thrill of freediving, savoring spicy cuisines, and trying to pet every dog I meet.