American Oystercatcher (Haematopus Palliatus)
The American oystercatcher is a migratory shorebird with an identifiable long, thick orange bill, black and white plumage and yellow irises.
Scientist Mia Gabb
Mia Gabb is a marine scientist with two bachelor’s degrees in Computer Science and Marine Biology from Florida International University.
Expedition 93: Coastal Ocean Explorers: Sharks – Program Sponsors
Coastal Ocean Explorers: Sharks program sponsors were citizen scientists for a day, working alongside scientists from Florida International University to conduct shark research onboard R/V ANGARI.
Scientist Sara Schoen
Sara Schoen is Biological statistician and Ph.D candidate in the Predator Ecology & Conservation Lab and Tropical Fish Ecology Lab at Florida International University.
Nassau Grouper (Epinephelus striatus)
The Nassau grouper is a species of grouper known for its unique spawning activities and ability for female Nassau groupers to change genders.
Expedition 92: Coastal Ocean Explorers: Sharks – Royal Palm Beach Community High School
Participants from Royal Palm Beach Community High School enjoyed a day studying local sharks and marine life in Palm Beach County waters with FIU scientists.
Expedition 91: Coastal Ocean Explorers: Sharks – The Conservatory School @ North Palm Beach
The R/V ANGARI crew welcomed aboard students and teachers from The Conservatory School @ North Palm Beach to work alongside FIU scientists to conduct shark research offshore Palm Beach.
Expedition 90: Coastal Ocean Explorers: Sharks – Independence Middle School
Students and teachers from Independence Middle School’s SciQuest Academy came onboard R/V ANGARI to work alongside FIU scientists to learn about and participate in local shark research.
Expedition 89: Coastal Ocean Explorers: Sharks – Jupiter Community High School
JERFSA students and teachers participated in a daylong expedition onboard R/V ANGARI to study sharks and marine life alongside FIU scientists.
Spotted Eagle Ray (Aetobatus narinari)
The spotted eagle ray is a species of ray that is decorated with white spots and marks across their dorsal side and has a unique snout.