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Expedition 103: Coastal Ocean Explorers: Sharks – Educator Workshop

07/20/2025
Amanda Waite

Thirty-one Florida educators boarded R/V ANGARI to experience marine science fieldwork firsthand while working with scientists from Florida International University to study sharks in the Lake Worth Lagoon and offshore Palm Beach County.

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Great Hammerhead Shark (Sphyrna mokarran)

07/01/2025
Laura Jessop
Deep Dive

The great hammerhead shark (Sphyrna mokarran) is an apex predator within the shark community and marine ecosystem. This species of shark is extremely identifiable by its unique hammer-shaped head that it uses to help locate and catch its prey. Keep…

Expedition 102: Oceanography Camp Especially for Girls

06/27/2025
Laura Jessop

R/V ANGARI and her crew participated in three exciting and fun-filled days of hands-on oceanography training and fieldwork with the Oceanography Camp Especially for Girls.

Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas)

06/01/2025
Laura Jessop
Deep Dive

The large hard shelled green sea turtle is an endangered species that have been around over 110 million years but faces many threats today.

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Green Heron (Butorides virescens)

05/01/2025
Laura Jessop
Deep Dive

The green heron is a small species of heron that has a distinct velvet-green colored back and is normally found standing on the water's edge.

Expedition 100: Coastal Ocean Explorers: Sharks – Royal Palm Beach Community High School

04/02/2025
Sophie White

Students and faculty from Royal Palm Beach Community High School spent an informative and fun day conducting research in the Lake Worth Lagoon with Florida International University scientists.

Expedition 99: Coastal Ocean Explorers: Sharks – Oxbridge Academy

04/02/2025
Sophie White

Students and teachers from Oxbridge Academy joined Florida International University scientists for a day of shark research offshore Palm Beach County.

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Caribbean Reef Octopus (Octopus briareus)

04/01/2025
Laura Jessop
Deep Dive

A master of disguise, Caribbean reef octopuses are found in warm waters around coral reefs and grassy and rocky seabeds.

Expedition 98: Coastal Ocean Explorers: Sharks – Palm Springs Community Middle School

03/21/2025
Sophie White

Participants from Palm Springs Community Middle School enjoyed a day studying sharks and marine life in Palm Beach County waters with Florida International University scientists.

Expedition 97: Coastal Ocean Explorers: Sharks – Forest Hill Community High School

03/21/2025
Sophie White

Students and teachers from Forest Hill Community High School spent an exciting day onboard R/V ANGARI conducting hands-on marine science research with Florida International University scientists.