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.
Flamingo Tongue Snail (Cyphoma gibbosum)
01/01/2022
The flamingo tongue snail is a few centimeters long but stands out against the sea fan or whip coral it lives on due to its coloring.
Update from the President – December 21, 2021
12/21/2021
It's our last update of 2021, and we're simultaneously wrapping up a successful year and…
French Angelfish (Pomacanthus paru)
12/01/2021
The French angelfish can be found on coral reefs around the Caribbean and as far as New York, Brazil, the Gulf Coast and eastern Atlantic at Ascension Island and St. Paul’s Rocks.
Florida Manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostris)
11/01/2021
Florida manatees, a sub-species of the West Indian or North American manatees, are herbivorous marine mammals that grow up to 13 ft and 3,500 lbs.
Working and Living Aboard a Research Vessel
10/14/2021
If I could give any advice to future interns, it would be to work hard on the boat, stay organized, and remember what Kevin teaches you! You’re not only getting physical exercise, but you’re also learning how to be precise in everything you do. Then, when you’re not on duty, go see what Florida has to offer. I cannot thank ANGARI Foundation enough for giving me these incredible experiences that I will never forget.
Update from the President – October 14, 2021
10/14/2021
Can you believe it's already October? It feels like summer just began, and yet, we're…
Loggerhead Sea Turtle (Caretta caretta)
09/01/2021
The loggerhead sea turtle is a highly migratory species that can be found in most of the world's oceans, especially subtropical and temperate regions.
Update from the President – August 3, 2021
08/03/2021
Summer is usually our busiest time of year for expeditions, and 2021 is not disappointing!…
Giant Barrel Sponge (Xestospongia muta)
08/01/2021
The giant barrel sponge is the Caribbean’s most iconic massive reef invertebrate and can be found throughout the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico.