Grades K-5 Archives

Expedition 114: Coastal Ocean Explorers: Sharks – Palm Beach Gardens Community High School

03/18/2026
Madeleine Mendels

A group of students and educators from Palm Beach Gardens Community High School spent a day onboard R/V ANGARI during a Coastal Ocean Explorers: Sharks expedition with scientists from Florida International University studying sharks in Palm Beach County.

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By-The-Wind Sailor (Velella velella)

02/01/2026
Laura Jessop
Deep Dive

Often spotted on the ocean’s surface, by-the-wind sailors vary in color from blue to purple and rely on the wind to get around.

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Research on American Oystercatchers in the Indian River Lagoon

01/29/2026
Amanda Waite

Matthew Anderson shares the fascinating tale of oystercatchers and oyster reefs while discussing banding birds and capturing life history data that enhances our understanding of their movements, mate selection and populations.

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Gray Angelfish (Pomacanthus arcuatus)

01/01/2026
Laura Jessop
Deep Dive

Gray angelfish are found on coral reefs in the western Atlantic Ocean and can be identified by their shiny gray body with yellow pectoral fins.

I Spent My Birthday Sampling Spotted Seatrout In Florida Bay For A Labmate’s Dissertation Research.

Scientist Gina Badlowski

12/08/2025
Laura Jessop

Gina Badlowski is a Ph.D. candidate at Florida International University Santos Seascape Ecology Lab and a marine ecologist interested in trophic food web dynamics across seagrass-reef ecosystems.

I’m A Marine Ecologist-in-training And New Ph.D. Student At Florida International University.

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12/05/2025
Laura Jessop

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12/04/2025
Laura Jessop

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Common Sea Fan (Gorgonia ventalina)

12/01/2025
Laura Jessop
Deep Dive

Common sea fans are commonly found on coral reefs and can be identified by their purple tissue.

I Can't Not Smile As I Take A Look At These Aircraft LiDAR Sensors.

Scientist Rick Householder

11/20/2025
Laura Jessop

Rick Householder is Geospatial Program Director with Woolpert Inc. and the director of the Woolpert’s Award for the Florida Seafloor Mapping Initiative (FSMI) as well as an Associate Lecturer at Nova Southeastern University.

Expedition 112: Coastal Ocean Explorers: Sharks – Palm Springs Community Middle School

11/12/2025
Madeleine Mendels

A group of students and educators from Palm Springs Community Middle School spent a day onboard R/V ANGARI during a Coastal Ocean Explorers: Sharks expedition with scientists from Florida International University studying sharks in Palm Beach County.