Adult Archives

Expedition 116: Coastal Ocean Explorers: Sharks – Oxbridge Academy

03/24/2026
Madeleine Mendels

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 115: Coastal Ocean Explorers: Sharks – Palm Beach Lakes Community High School

03/23/2026
Madeleine Mendels

The R/V ANGARI crew welcomed a group of students and educators from Palm Beach Lakes Community High School to spend a day working alongside scientists from Florida International University studying sharks in Palm Beach County.

Expedition 114: Coastal Ocean Explorers: Sharks – Palm Beach Gardens Community High School

03/18/2026
Madeleine Mendels

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.

Expedition 113: Research Methods with FIU

03/17/2026
Madeleine Mendels

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.

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By-The-Wind Sailor (Velella velella)

02/01/2026
Laura Jessop
Deep Dive

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.

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Research on American Oystercatchers in the Indian River Lagoon

01/29/2026
Amanda Waite

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.

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Gray Angelfish (Pomacanthus arcuatus)

01/01/2026
Laura Jessop
Deep Dive

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.

I Spent My Birthday Sampling Spotted Seatrout In Florida Bay For A Labmate’s Dissertation Research.

Scientist Gina Badlowski

12/08/2025
Laura Jessop

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.

I’m A Marine Ecologist-in-training And New Ph.D. Student At Florida International University.

Scientist Sophia Hemsi

12/05/2025
Laura Jessop

Scientist Sophia Hemsi is a Ph.D. candidate and marine ecologist at Florida International University, driven by a passion for uncovering the overlooked social lives of marine animals.

Scientist Philip Gravinese

12/04/2025
Laura Jessop

Dr. Philip Gravinese is an Assistant Professor of Marine Science at Eckerd College and his research is aimed at determining how both singular and simultaneous environmental stressors impact the early life stages of marine invertebrates.