Octopus Fieldwork: Behavior to Bacteria
Dr. Bennice shares her field research on South Florida octopuses, including innovative tools she's developed to answer challenging scientific questions.
Giant Barrel Sponge (Xestospongia muta)
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.
Seeing Red: Florida’s Harmful Algal Bloom
Dr. Lisa Krimsky addresses some of the most frequently asked questions about red tides including causes and impacts of red tides and the current bloom status in Florida.
Long-Spined Sea Urchin (Diadema antillarum)
The long-spined sea urchin can be found on tropical reefs throughout the Caribbean, from South Florida to the edges of the Caribbean Sea.
Nurse Shark (Ginglymostoma cirratum)
The Atlantic nurse shark are shallow-water, warm-water, bottom-dwelling elasmobranchs. They can grow up to 14 feet long and live up to 25 years!
Expedition 37: SCTLD in The Bahamas
After missing 2020 reef surveys due to COVID-19, Perry Institute for Marine Science scientists were finally able to return to Grand Bahama Island and the Abaco island chain to assess reefs for signs of Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease (SCTLD) infection and recovery.
Piping Plover (Charadrius melodus)
The piping plover is a small shorebird with sand-colored feathers on their back and white underneath, which helps these creatures blend in with their surroundings!
Third semester of Ocean Expert Exchange will cover sharks, shipwrecks and invasive species
ANGARI Foundation, in partnership with the University of Florida Thompson Earth Systems Institute's Scientist in Every Florida School program, is pleased to announce the Spring 2021 Ocean Expert Exchange schedule. This semester's presenting scientists hail from Florida International University, the…
Lionfish Invasion
Casey Sapp shares his experience developing cutting-edge underwater cameras, including 360, VR and 3D systems, in support of ocean science, awareness and conservation.
Underwater Archaeology
Casey Sapp shares his experience developing cutting-edge underwater cameras, including 360, VR and 3D systems, in support of ocean science, awareness and conservation.