Queen Angelfish (Holacanthus ciliaris)
The queen angelfish is a species of angelfish with beautiful and vibrant coloring that allows it to successfully blend in with colorful reef.
Expedition 87: Sea Turtle Releases with MacArthur Beach State Park
Park rangers from John D. MacArthur Beach State Park and staff members from Friends of MacArthur Beach State Park joined R/V ANGARI and her crew to release juvenile sea turtles offshore Palm Beach County.
Expedition 86: Coastal Ocean Explorers: Sharks – Educator Workshop
Twenty eight Florida educators boarded R/V ANGARI to experience marine science research in action while working with scientists from Florida International University to study sharks in waters around Palm Beach County.
Great Barracuda (Sphyraena barracuda)
The great barracuda is a long tubular fish with a pointed snout, two rows of sharp teeth and black spots on the lower side of their bodies.
Southern Stingray (Hypanus americanus)
The southern stingray is native to the western Atlantic Ocean and commonly found buried under the soft sediment with only its large eyes uncovered.
Scientist Will Sample
Scientist Will Sample is a Ph.D. candidate in the Marine Community and Behavioral Ecology Lab at Florida International University. His research focuses on the study of movement and behavioral ecology of juvenile bull sharks.
Expedition 84: Oceanography Camp Especially for Girls
R/V ANGARI and her crew welcomed aboard the Oceanography Camp Especially for Girls for three exciting days of hands-on oceanography training and fieldwork.
The Ecological Importance of Sharks
Dr. Heithaus brings the world of sharks to life as he discusses decades of cutting-edge research to unravel how sharks influence ecosystems and why they are important parts of oceans.
Portuguese Man O’ War (Physalia physalis)
The Portuguese man o' war is a species of siphonophore that is commonly found drifting on the surface in the Gulf northern Atlantic Ocean.
Expedition 82: Shark Handling Workshop
R/V ANGARI welcomed aboard scientists and students from Florida International University (FIU) for a 2-day shark handling workshop in the Lake Worth Lagoon in Palm Beach County, Florida.