West Atlantic Trumpetfish (Aulostomus maculatus)
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.
Summer Educator Workshop – Research & Conservation around the Lake Worth Lagoon
ANGARI Foundation, Friends of MacArthur Beach State Park, Manatee Lagoon, Palm Beach County Department of Environmental Resources Management and the Lake Worth Lagoon Initiative invite educators of middle and high school students to explore their urban estuary -- the Lake Worth Lagoon!
American Oystercatcher (Haematopus Palliatus)
The American oystercatcher is a migratory shorebird with an identifiable long, thick orange bill, black and white plumage and yellow irises.
Scientist Mia Gabb
Mia Gabb is a marine scientist with two bachelor’s degrees in Computer Science and Marine Biology from Florida International University.
Expedition 93: Coastal Ocean Explorers: Sharks – Program Sponsors
Coastal Ocean Explorers: Sharks program sponsors were citizen scientists for a day, working alongside scientists from Florida International University to conduct shark research onboard R/V ANGARI.
Scientist Sara Schoen
Sara Schoen is Biological statistician and Ph.D candidate in the Predator Ecology & Conservation Lab and Tropical Fish Ecology Lab at Florida International University.
Nassau Grouper (Epinephelus striatus)
The Nassau grouper is a species of grouper known for its unique spawning activities and ability for female Nassau groupers to change genders.
Expedition 92: Coastal Ocean Explorers: Sharks – Royal Palm Beach Community High School
Participants from Royal Palm Beach Community High School enjoyed a day studying local sharks and marine life in Palm Beach County waters with FIU scientists.
Expedition 91: Coastal Ocean Explorers: Sharks – The Conservatory School @ North Palm Beach
The R/V ANGARI crew welcomed aboard students and teachers from The Conservatory School @ North Palm Beach to work alongside FIU scientists to conduct shark research offshore Palm Beach.
Expedition 90: Coastal Ocean Explorers: Sharks – Independence Middle School
Students and teachers from Independence Middle School’s SciQuest Academy came onboard R/V ANGARI to work alongside FIU scientists to learn about and participate in local shark research.