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Harry Maisch is an Instructor I in the Department of Marine & Earth Sciences at Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU). He holds a Ph.D. in Earth and Environmental Science from the City University of New York, specializing in geology and paleontology. His research focuses on Cenozoic shark and fish paleontology, taphonomy, and megatooth sharks like Otodus megalodon. He has conducted fieldwork across the U.S., including SCUBA diving expeditions, and studies self-collected fossils to address climatic and sea-level changes. He also mentors undergraduate students in laboratory and field settings.
Education: Master’s and Ph.D. in Earth and Environmental Science from City University of New York (Brooklyn College and The Graduate Center).
Research Interests: Cenozoic shark paleontology, taphonomy, Late Cretaceous marine reptiles, Devonian invertebrates, and the ecological roles of extinct megatooth sharks. His work combines geochemical analyses (e.g., zinc isotopes) with field investigations to understand ancient ecosystems.
Teaching Experience: Taught geology, environmental science, and earth science as an adjunct professor and lecturer during graduate studies, continuing at FGCU since 2022.
Fieldwork Highlights: Studies include Neogene coastal plain deposits in Florida, Paleocene shark teeth in Arkansas, and Devonian fossils in New York/New Jersey glacial erratics. Current projects involve analyzing megatooth shark teeth and lag deposits in Florida.
