Casey Sapp shares his experience developing cutting-edge underwater cameras, including 360, VR and 3D systems, in support of ocean science, awareness and conservation.
Dr. Elizabeth Whitman will share her research on sea turtle grazing habits and how these relate to environmental factors like invasive species and hurricanes.
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.
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.
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.
Dr. Stephen Kajiura, a professor at Florida Atlantic University, speaks about his research on blacktip shark migrations along the U.S. eastern seaboard, and his experience studying these animals from both the sea and the sky.
National Weather Service Meteorologist, Joe Merchant, talks about his background in meteorology and shares his knowledge of hurricane formation and how to prepare for impending storms.