Expert Panel: Sharks Off Our Shores
Expert panel discussion on blacktip sharks and their annual migration along South Florida's coast. The event purpose is to educate marine science students and the public about sharks at Florida beaches.
Shark Toxicology
Laura García Barcia shares her field and laboratory research on sharks and its impacts on conservation and policy work, including that tied to the shark fin trade.
Hurricane Dorian: Impacts Below the Surface
Expert panel discussion on Hurricane Dorian's impacts on nearshore habitats like coral reefs and seagrass beds and other marine life in The Bahamas.
Using Tech to Advance Reef Science
Will Greene will discuss how Perry Institute for Marine Science uses photogrammetry and 3D modeling to advance coral conservation, monitoring and restoration.
Mangrove Research & Conservation
Casey Sapp shares his experience developing cutting-edge underwater cameras, including 360, VR and 3D systems, in support of ocean science, awareness and conservation.
Pioneering Underwater Camera Systems
Casey Sapp shares his experience developing cutting-edge underwater cameras, including 360, VR and 3D systems, in support of ocean science, awareness and conservation.
Sea Turtle Ecology
Dr. Elizabeth Whitman will share her research on sea turtle grazing habits and how these relate to environmental factors like invasive species and hurricanes.
Reef Degradation & Restoration
Roxane Boonstra, Dive and Volunteer Coordinator at Coral Restoration Foundation, explains the plight of the Florida Reef Tract over recent decades and how the world’s largest reef restoration organization uses coral nurseries and coral gardening techniques to bring the reefs back to life.
Bahamian Fisheries
Dr. Krista Sherman, Senior Scientist at Perry Institute for Marine Science, shares her research experiences aimed at helping policymakers understand how to better conserve and manage important fisheries resources in the Bahamas.
Research Vessel Operations
Angela Rosenberg, captain of the 65-foot research vessel, R/V ANGARI speaks about her experience coordinating expeditions to many remote locations throughout the Southeastern U.S., Caribbean and Dry Tortugas.