Globally Abundant to Critically Endangered: The Conservation Story of the Oceanic Whitetip Shark
Candace Fields shares how her work plays a part in the conservation of critically endangered oceanic whitetip sharks.
Christmas Tree Worm (Spirobranchus giganteus)
The Christmas tree worm is a species of polychaete marine worm that is most commonly associated with hard corals in shallow tropical coral reefs around the world.
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.
Tiger Shark (Galeocerda cuvier)
The tiger shark is mainly a solitary animal found in tropical and temperate waters and is identifiable by the dark stripes running down their bodies.
Expedition 56: Coastal Ocean Explorers: Sharks – Palm Beach Central High School
Students and teachers from Palm Beach Central High School joined scientists from Florida International University onboard R/V ANGARI for a day of shark research in the Lake Worth Lagoon
Expedition 55: Coastal Ocean Explorers: Sharks – Broward County Libraries
Volunteers and mentors from Broward County Libraries joined Florida International University scientists onboard R/V ANGARI for an exciting day of research in the Lake Worth Lagoon.
Expedition 54: Coastal Ocean Explorers: Sharks – SciQuest Academy at Independence Middle School
Students and teachers from the SciQuest Academy worked side-by-side with Florida International University scientists onboard R/V ANGARI to study fish in the Lake Worth Lagoon.
Scientist Lindy Knowles
Lindy Knowles, marine ecologist at The Bahamas National Trust, tells us about his work on Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in The Bahamas.
Atlantic Blue Marlin (Makaira nigricans)
The Atlantic blue marlin is a fish with an unmistakable bill and a high, pointed dorsal fin. They are extremely fast.
Brown Pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis)
The brown pelican is a non-migratory bird that makes its home around shallow waters of the America's Atlantic, Gulf and Pacific coasts.