Expedition 116: Oxbridge Academy
Students and educators from Oxbridge Academy spent a day onboard the R/V ANGARI with scientists from Florida University University (FIU) and participated in a hands-on day of shark research.
Expedition 113: Research Methods with FIU
Scientists from a variety of research labs at Florida University University (FIU) participated in a day of hands-on experience in different research methods used to study sharks in Palm Beach County.
Expedition 114: Coastal Ocean Explorers: Sharks – Palm Beach Gardens Community High School
A group of students and educators from Palm Beach Gardens Community High School spent a day onboard R/V ANGARI during a Coastal Ocean Explorers: Sharks expedition with scientists from Florida International University studying sharks in Palm Beach County.
By-The-Wind Sailor (Velella velella)
Often spotted on the ocean’s surface, by-the-wind sailors vary in color from blue to purple and rely on the wind to get around.
Research on American Oystercatchers in the Indian River Lagoon
Matthew Anderson shares the fascinating tale of oystercatchers and oyster reefs while discussing banding birds and capturing life history data that enhances our understanding of their movements, mate selection and populations.
Gray Angelfish (Pomacanthus arcuatus)
Gray angelfish are found on coral reefs in the western Atlantic Ocean and can be identified by their shiny gray body with yellow pectoral fins.
Scientist Gina Badlowski
Gina Badlowski is a Ph.D. candidate at Florida International University Santos Seascape Ecology Lab and a marine ecologist interested in trophic food web dynamics across seagrass-reef ecosystems.
Common Sea Fan (Gorgonia ventalina)
Common sea fans are commonly found on coral reefs and can be identified by their purple tissue.