Leopard Shark Belly Color Adapts To Different Environments Through Genetic and Environmental Mechanisms

It's no secret to most San Diegans that leopard sharks come each summer to warm their pregnant bellies on the sand at La Jolla Shores.But much still remains unknown about these animals. Andrew Nosal, an associate professor of biology at Point Loma Nazarene University, has spent the past several years trying to unlock their secrets each season while they are here.