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.
Oceanic Whitetip Shark (Carcharhinus longimanus)
02/01/2023
Oceanic whitetip sharks are top ocean predators with rounded white-tipped fins. They are found offshore in the open sea of deep tropical and subtropical waters.
Turtle Grass (Thalassia testudinum)
01/01/2023
There are 60 species of seagrass found worldwide, and seven of these species grow in Florida, with turtle grass being the most common seagrass found off the coast of Florida.
Christmas Tree Worm (Spirobranchus giganteus)
12/01/2022
The Christmas tree worm is a species of polychaete marine worm that is most commonly associated with hard corals in shallow tropical coral reefs around the world.
Brown Pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis)
11/01/2022
The brown pelican is a non-migratory bird that makes its home around shallow waters of the America's Atlantic, Gulf and Pacific coasts.
Behind the Scenes of “Coastal Ocean Explorers: Sharks”
10/03/2022
The most rewarding part of participating in this program was being able to immerse myself in this exciting and educational environment. It was extremely special to be a part of something that gives teachers a once-in-a-lifetime experience that they can use to educate students and inspire the next generation. There aren’t enough thank you’s in the world for ANGARI for allowing me this opportunity and increasing my passion for this area of work.
Atlantic Ghost Crab (Ocypode quadrata)
10/01/2022
The Atlantic ghost crab is a common species that can be found along the Atlantic coastline of the United States.
All Aboard with Oceanography Camp for Girls
09/02/2022
As an ANGARI intern, my responsibilities have been broad, from assisting with vessel operations, to media marketing and education outreach.
Sargassum
08/01/2022
With over 360 species of this floating algae found around the world, Sargassum is important to the many marine animals that depend on it.
Green Moray Eel (Gymnothorax funebris)
07/01/2022
The green moray eel is one species out of over 800 other species of eels and they belongs to an order of fish called Anguilliformes.
Dwarf Seahorse (Hippocampus zosterae)
06/01/2022
The dwarf seahorse has a maximum height of 1 inch, making this species the 3rd smallest seahorse in the world.
Common Bottlenose Dolphin (Tursiops truncatus)
05/01/2022
The common bottlenose dolphin are a very social and smart species that travel in pods, sometimes consisting of more than 100 dolphins!
Tiger Shark (Galeocerda cuvier)
04/01/2022
The tiger shark is mainly a solitary animal found in tropical and temperate waters and is identifiable by the dark stripes running down their bodies.
Learning (& Teaching) Photogrammetry with ANGARI Foundation
03/14/2022
In 2021, I worked as both a remote and in-person intern with ANGARI Foundation supporting ocean education projects. During this time, COVID-19 prevented us from meeting with students in person, and we transitioned our outreach from in-person classroom visits to online lessons and webinars with ANGARI’s partner scientists.
Giant Manta Ray (Mobula birostris)
03/01/2022
The largest of the all ray species, the giant manta ray will be found gliding through temperate, tropical and sub-tropical oceans.
Atlantic Blue Marlin (Makaira nigricans)
02/01/2022
The Atlantic blue marlin is a fish with an unmistakable bill and a high, pointed dorsal fin. They are extremely fast.