Meet the Manatee Experts
Meet Mrs. Iske Larkin:
Hair: 
Blonde
Eyes: Blue
Married: Yes
Kids: No
Pets: 3 cats, 4 fish tanks with lots of fish and turtles, 4 finches
University: University of Florida
Job Title: Graduate student working on my Ph.D. in Physiological Sciences. I will graduate in December 1999.
Employer: US Geological Survey - Biological Resources Division - Sirenia Project
How long on job: 1 1/2 years.
What my job is: I collect and study manatee feces. I can learn a lot about a manatee's hormones without taking a blood sample.
What I like best about my job: Getting to meet people who are also interested in manatees.
What don't like most about my job: Long hours.
Advice for kids who are interested in a career in biology: Biology is very interesting but there are not a lot of jobs in biology. You should also study physics and computers.
Favorite Sports: Hiking and canoeing
Hobby: I like art projects, especially working with clay.
Favorite TV show: Any nature program
Favorite Movie: Princess Bride
Favorite author: Ann Rice
Goal: To do research in a zoo. I would like to be able to link universities and schools with zoos. This would mean a better education for the students and it would provide an excellent location for research projects. Also, zoos could provide educational hands-on experiences for adults as well as for children.