Scientist Gina Badlowski 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. Scientists Chemistry Fish Adult Grades 6-8 Grades 9-12 Grades K-5
Scientist Sophia Hemsi Scientist Sophia Hemsi is a Ph.D. candidate and marine ecologist at Florida International University, driven by a passion for uncovering the overlooked social lives of marine animals. Scientists Sharks and Rays Adult Grades 6-8 Grades 9-12 Grades K-5
Scientist Philip Gravinese Dr. Philip Gravinese is an Assistant Professor of Marine Science at Eckerd College and his research is aimed at determining how both singular and simultaneous environmental stressors impact the early life history stages of marine invertebrates. Scientists Invertebrates Adult Grades 6-8 Grades 9-12 Grades K-5
Scientist Rick Householder 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. Scientists Ocean Technology Adult Grades 6-8 Grades 9-12 Grades K-5
Scientist Mia Gabb Mia Gabb is a marine scientist with two bachelor’s degrees in Computer Science and Marine Biology from Florida International University. Scientists Fish Invertebrates Sharks and Rays Adult Grades 6-8 Grades 9-12 Grades K-5
Scientist Sara Schoen Sara Schoen is Biological statistician and Ph.D candidate in the Predator Ecology & Conservation Lab and Tropical Fish Ecology Lab at Florida International University. Scientists Fish Adult Grades 6-8 Grades 9-12 Grades K-5
Scientist Mike Heithaus Mike Heithaus is an executive dean of the Florida International University College of Arts, Sciences & Education and a marine ecologist. Scientists Sharks and Rays Adult Grades 6-8 Grades 9-12 Grades K-5
Scientist Will Sample Scientist Will Sample is a Ph.D. candidate in the Marine Community and Behavioral Ecology Lab at Florida International University. His research focuses on the study of movement and behavioral ecology of juvenile bull sharks. Scientists Sharks and Rays Adult Grades 6-8 Grades 9-12 Grades K-5
Scientist Brian Lapointe Dr. Brian Lapointe is a Research Professor and Marine Scientist at Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute at FAU studying nutrient pollution and harmful algal blooms. Scientists Chemistry Coral Reefs Marine Debris Plankton Adult Grades 6-8 Grades 9-12 Grades K-5
Scientist Yannis Papastamatiou Yannis Papastamatiou is an Associate Professor at Florida International University in the Department of Biological Sciences and one of the world’s leading shark behavioral ecologists. Scientists Sharks and Rays Adult Grades 6-8 Grades 9-12 Grades K-5
Scientist Neil Hammerschlag Scientist Neil Hammerschlag is a marine ecologist and shark researcher based out of Nova Scotia, Canada. He is the owner and president of Atlantic Shark Expeditions, a new organization dedicated to providing unparalleled opportunities for the public. Scientists Sharks and Rays Adult Grades 6-8 Grades 9-12 Grades K-5
Scientist Sara Casareto Sara Casareto is a Ph.D. candidate in the Marine Community and Behavioral Ecology Lab at Florida International University, looking at the different factors that may affect the behavior and decision making of juvenile sharks in coastal waters. Scientists Sharks and Rays Adult Grades 6-8 Grades 9-12 Grades K-5
