Osprey (Pandion haliaetus)
09/01/2025
The osprey is also known as the fish hawk and is a year-round resident along the Florida coast and the Caribbean!
Common Sand Dollar (Echinarachnius parma)
08/01/2025
The common sand dollar is a small invertebrate known as an echinoderm that commonly washes up on shores.
Great Hammerhead Shark (Sphyrna mokarran)
07/01/2025
The great hammerhead shark (Sphyrna mokarran) is an apex predator within the shark community and…
Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas)
06/01/2025
The large hard shelled green sea turtle is an endangered species that have been around over 110 million years but faces many threats today.
Sharing Science with Film!
05/21/2025
Having the opportunity to intern with ANGARI Foundation has been an exciting and unforgettable adventure! My time here has been full of new experiences, growth, furthering my craft and developing a deeper passion for our marine environments. As an intern, I focused on creating two video projects that convey the purpose and heart behind the programs Coastal Ocean Explorers: Sharks and Lagoon Drift.
Green Heron (Butorides virescens)
05/01/2025
The green heron is a small species of heron that has a distinct velvet-green colored back and is normally found standing on the water's edge.
Caribbean Reef Octopus (Octopus briareus)
04/01/2025
A master of disguise, Caribbean reef octopuses are found in warm waters around coral reefs and grassy and rocky seabeds.
Queen Conch (Aliger gigas)
03/01/2025
The queen conch is a large marine gastropod that is known for its pink-lipped shell. You can commonly find them in the seagrass beds and on the sandy sea floor.
West Atlantic Trumpetfish (Aulostomus maculatus)
02/01/2025
The West Atlantic trumpetfish is a species of trumpetfish commonly found in the tropical areas of the Atlantic Ocean, from Florida down to Brazil, and also in the Gulf of Mexico.
American Oystercatcher (Haematopus Palliatus)
01/01/2025
The American oystercatcher is a migratory shorebird with an identifiable long, thick orange bill, black and white plumage and yellow irises.
Lagoon Drift Diaries: My Experience Navigating Lagoon Drift with Geographic Information Systems
12/10/2024
I am filled with so much gratitude for the experiences and opportunities that my ANGARI Foundation internship has provided me. I’ve gained invaluable skills that will stay with me throughout my career.
Nassau Grouper (Epinephelus striatus)
12/01/2024
The Nassau grouper is a species of grouper known for its unique spawning activities and ability for female Nassau groupers to change genders.
Spotted Eagle Ray (Aetobatus narinari)
11/01/2024
The spotted eagle ray is a species of ray that is decorated with white spots and marks across their dorsal side and has a unique snout.
Blue Dragon (Glaucus atlanticus)
10/01/2024
The blue dragon is a brightly colored pelagic nudibranch that has the ability to store its prey's venom!
Queen Angelfish (Holacanthus ciliaris)
09/01/2024
The queen angelfish is a species of angelfish with beautiful and vibrant coloring that allows it to successfully blend in with colorful reef.
Great Barracuda (Sphyraena barracuda)
08/01/2024
The great barracuda is a long tubular fish with a pointed snout, two rows of sharp teeth and black spots on the lower side of their bodies.