Aquaculture for Marine Restoration
Dr. Patterson talks about the interesting ways that aquaculture, or farming aquatic plants and animals, might be used as a tool to improve habitat quality or enhance target species populations.
Establishing & Managing Marine Protected Areas
Lindy Knowles discusses his data-driven work to conserve marine resources through the establishment, monitoring and management of Marine Protected Areas.
Croc Talk – Conserving the American Crocodile at Turkey Point
Mike Lloret talks about his research and conservation efforts on the American crocodile at the Turkey Point Nuclear Plant in southeast Florida.
Superheroes of the Sea – How Nudibranchs Thrive in Tough Times
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.
Sawfish Research & Conservation
Dr. Grubbs discusses research aiming to designate Critical Habitat for endangered smalltooth sawfish in the U.S. and The Bahamas and provide managers with mechanisms to decrease sawfish bycatch in commercial fisheries.
Finding Your Future At Sea
If you have ever dreamed of exotic expeditions and a life of adventure but thought you had to be a scientist to do it, think again! What goes into an expedition is much more complex than most of us realize, and there are fascinating careers in high demand that most people never think about. Join Michele for a journey to the polar seas and beyond, and find out if you have what it takes to join her in a career of exploration and adventure!
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.
Florida’s Goliath Grouper
Dr. Bob Ellis shares details of Florida’s goliath grouper populations, including their ecology and the ongoing research being done to help study and manage them.
Florida Horseshoe Crab Watch
Dr. Savanna Barry discusses the importance of horseshoe crabs and how the Florida Horseshoe Crab Watch citizen science program is helping to improve understanding of regional crab populations.
Climate Monitoring & Coral Bleaching in the Florida Keys
Nicole Besemer talks about climate monitoring and updates from the 2023 coral bleaching event in the Florida Keys and Dry Tortugas, as well as how researchers are working to study it.