Hawksbill Sea Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata)
04/01/2024
Hawksbill sea turtles are identifiable by a beak like mouth that resembles a hawk's beak and overlapping scutes on their carapace.
Lemon Shark (Negaprion brevirostris)
03/01/2024
Lemon sharks are a species of shark commonly found in the subtropical and tropical regions of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
Elkhorn Coral (Acropora palmata)
02/01/2024
Elkhorn coral is a species of fast growing, reef-building, hard coral found throughout reefs in The Bahamas, the Caribbean and Florida.
Caribbean Reef Squid (Sepioteuthis sepioidea)
01/01/2024
The Caribbean reef squid is a member of the cephalopod family and use chromatophores to change its body color and pattern.
Navigating the Seas of Opportunity: My Fall Internship with ANGARI Foundation and the Multifaceted Role that Became my Ocean of Experience
12/07/2023
I would highly recommend the ANGARI Foundation internship program to anyone interested in marine science, conservation, or education. My experience was both rewarding and fulfilling, and I am grateful for the opportunity to have been a part of such a wonderful organization.
Goliath Grouper (Epinephelus itajara)
12/01/2023
The goliath grouper is the largest species of grouper and can be identified by its brown and yellow coloring with dark spots across its heads.
Black Mangrove (Avicennia germinans)
11/01/2023
Black mangroves grow in Western Africa and the Atlantic and Pacific Coasts of the Americas. It's identified by its pneumatophores and salty leaves.
Bull Shark (Carcharhinus leucas)
10/01/2023
The bull shark (Carcharhinus leucas) is a species of shark that has the unique ability to spend time in both marine and fresh waters!
Atlantic Spotted Dolphin (Stenella frontalis)
09/01/2023
Atlantic spotted dolphins live in the Atlantic ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. They are born without any spots and gain them as they age.
Summer in the Sun: My Experiences as an ANGARI Intern
08/23/2023
I don’t have the words to thank ANGARI for this opportunity, and can’t wait to see how they continue to better the world with their work.
Regal Sea Goddess Nudibranch (Felimare picta)
08/01/2023
The regal sea goddess nudibranch is a marine gastropod found in the Gulf of Mexico and can be identified by the extremely colorful patterns.
Queen Triggerfish (Balistes vetula)
07/01/2023
The queen triggerfish is a beautiful species of fish commonly found on rocky sea floors or coral reef in the western Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico.
Leatherback Sea Turtle (Dermochelys coriacea)
06/01/2023
Leatherback sea turtles are the largest species of sea turtle found in our oceans and have been around since the time of the dinosaurs.
Caribbean Sharpnose Puffer (Canthigaster rostrata)
05/01/2023
The Caribbean sharpnose puffer is a fish species found off the coast of South Carolina down to the Caribbean Sea and in the Gulf of Mexico.
Atlantic Horseshoe Crab (Limulus polyphemus)
04/01/2023
The Atlantic horseshoe crab is a crustacean that can be found along the East and Gulf coasts of the United States and Mexico.
Red Cushion Sea Star (Oreaster reticulatus)
03/01/2023
Red cushion sea stars are invertebrates with studded, colorful skin and found in the shallow waters of the Gulf of Mexico and throughout the Bahamas.