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.
Sawfish Research & Conservation
Dr. Grubbs discusses research aiming to designate Critical Habitat for endangered smalltooth sawfish in the U.S. and The Bahamas and provide managers with mechanisms to decrease sawfish bycatch in commercial fisheries.
Blue Dragon (Glaucus atlanticus)
The blue dragon is a brightly colored pelagic nudibranch that has the ability to store its prey's venom!
Expedition 88: Coastal Ocean Explorers: Sharks – Eagles Landing Middle School
Eagles Landing Middle School students and teachers were welcomed aboard R/V ANGARI to work alongside scientists from Florida International University to conduct shark research.