Dr. Richelle Tanner of Chapman University talks about the fascinating world of nudibranchs, more commonly called sea slugs, and how these invertebrates can survive and even thrive under harsh conditions.
The West Atlantic trumpetfish is a species of trumpetfish commonly found in the tropical areas of the Atlantic Ocean, from Florida down to Brazil, and also in the Gulf of Mexico.
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.
Sara Schoen is Biological statistician and Ph.D candidate in the Predator Ecology & Conservation Lab and Tropical Fish Ecology Lab at Florida International University.
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.
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.