Black Mangrove (Avicennia germinans)
Black mangroves grow in Western Africa and the Atlantic and Pacific Coasts of the Americas. It's identified by its pneumatophores and salty leaves.
Scientist Brian Lapointe
Dr. Brian Lapointe is a Research Professor and Marine Scientist at Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute at FAU studying nutrient pollution and harmful algal blooms.
Expedition 73: Coastal Ocean Explorers: Sharks – Palm Springs Community Middle School
Students and educators from Palm Springs Community Middle School spent the day onboard R/V ANGARI assisting five Florida International University (FIU) researchers with shark research through hands-on activities.
Expedition 64: Sargassum in the Florida Keys
Scientists and news crews came together aboard R/V ANGARI to examine this year's Sargassum belt and its potential effects on Florida.
Expedition 72: Coastal Ocean Explorers: Sharks – Santaluces Community High School
Santaluces Community High School students and teachers spent the day onboard R/V ANGARI with Florida International University scientists as part of our Coastal Ocean Explorers: Sharks hands-on education program.
Bull Shark (Carcharhinus leucas)
The bull shark (Carcharhinus leucas) is a species of shark that has the unique ability to spend time in both marine and fresh waters!
Expedition 71: Coastal Ocean Explorers: Sharks – Jupiter Community High School
Students and staff from Jupiter Community High School’s Jupiter Environmental Research and Field Studies Academy joined ANGARI crew and Florida International University scientists onboard R/V ANGARI for an action packed day of marine science research and exploration.
Expedition 70: Coastal Ocean Explorers: Sharks – Independence Middle School
Independence Middle School’s SciQuest Academy boarded R/V ANGARI for a Coastal Ocean Explorers: Sharks expedition with ANGARI crew and scientists from Florida International University.
Scientist Yannis Papastamatiou
Yannis Papastamatiou is an Associate Professor at Florida International University in the Department of Biological Sciences and one of the world’s leading shark behavioral ecologists.
Atlantic Spotted Dolphin (Stenella frontalis)
Atlantic spotted dolphins live in the Atlantic ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. They are born without any spots and gain them as they age.