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Eric Stroud

Researcher looks for new ways to repel sharks

August 15, 2013Environment

Scientist Eric Stroud spent years as a pharmaceutical chemist. But, after an unpleasant cruise the Bermuda, he gave that up in order to pursue research in ways to protect humans from sharks. But his work has also shifted to ways to protect sharks from humans. And he’s made fascinating findings.

Scientists Repel Sharks – to Save Them

August 15, 2013Environment

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