Queen Triggerfish (Balistes vetula)
The queen triggerfish is a beautiful species of fish commonly found on rocky sea floors or coral reef in the western Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico.
Leatherback Sea Turtle (Dermochelys coriacea)
Leatherback sea turtles are the largest species of sea turtle found in our oceans and have been around since the time of the dinosaurs.
Caribbean Sharpnose Puffer (Canthigaster rostrata)
The Caribbean sharpnose puffer is a fish species found off the coast of South Carolina down to the Caribbean Sea and in the Gulf of Mexico.
Expedition 60: Coastal Ocean Explorers: Sharks – The Benjamin School
Middle school students and teachers from The Benjamin School participate in shark research in the Lake Worth Lagoon with scientists from Florida International University.
Atlantic Horseshoe Crab (Limulus polyphemus)
The Atlantic horseshoe crab is a crustacean that can be found along the East and Gulf coasts of the United States and Mexico.
Discovery of Potential Cancer Therapeutics From Marine Organisms
Dr. Guzmán discusses how marine natural products may help us fight cancer.
Expedition 59: Coastal Ocean Explorers: Sharks – Oxbridge Academy
Students and teachers from Oxbridge Academy joined scientists from Florida International University for a productive day of shark research in the Lake Worth Lagoon.
Expedition 58: Coastal Ocean Explorers: Sharks – Roosevelt Community Middle School
Students and teachers from Roosevelt Community Middle School investigated Palm Beach County area marine life with scientists from Florida International University.
Expedition 57: Coastal Ocean Explorers: Sharks – Jupiter Community High School
Students and teachers from Jupiter Environmental Research and Field Studies Academy joined Florida International University scientists onboard R/V ANGARI for a productive day of shark research.
Red Cushion Sea Star (Oreaster reticulatus)
Red cushion sea stars are invertebrates with studded, colorful skin and found in the shallow waters of the Gulf of Mexico and throughout the Bahamas.