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
Scientist Valeria Pizarro Dr. Valeria Pizarro is a marine scientist at Perry Institute for Marine Science telling us about her research on Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease that is affecting Caribbean corals. Scientists Coral Reefs Adult Grades 6-8 Grades 9-12 Grades K-5
Scientist Teresa Greely Dr. Teresa Greely is a Biological Oceanographer and Science Educator at the University of South Florida where she also directs the Oceanography Camp for Girls. Scientists Fish Adult Grades 6-8 Grades 9-12 Grades K-5
Scientist Lindy Knowles Lindy Knowles, marine ecologist at The Bahamas National Trust, tells us about his work on Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in The Bahamas. Scientists Adult Grades 6-8 Grades 9-12 Grades K-5
Scientist Gina Clementi Gina Clementi is a marine scientist who specializes in the ecology and conservation of marine predators. Her research uses non-invasive methods such as baited remote underwater videos, environmental DNA and active acoustics. Scientists Sharks and Rays Adult Grades 6-8 Grades 9-12 Grades K-5
Scientist Duncan Irschick Dr. Duncan Irschick is the co-founder and director of Digital Life and a professor at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. He is telling us about his research on evolution and ecology of animal athletics, and how biological form informs synthetic design. Scientists Ocean Technology Adult Grades 6-8 Grades 9-12 Grades K-5
Scientist Nate Formel Nate Formel, a research assistant at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, tells us about his research on acoustic tracking and conserving coral reefs. Scientists Coral Reefs Adult Grades 6-8 Grades 9-12 Grades K-5
Scientist Tim Conway Tim Conway is a chemical oceanographer and an associate professor at the University of South Florida College of Marine Science. He is telling us about his research on cycling of trace metals: iron, zinc, nickel, and cadmium in the oceans. Scientists Chemistry Adult Grades 6-8 Grades 9-12 Grades K-5
Scientist Josh Moyer Josh Moyer is a lecturer at Yale and a resident research scientist at the Atlantic Shark Institute. He is telling us about his research on sharks, ratfish, skates and rays and the importance of shark bite data. Scientists Sharks and Rays Adult Grades 6-8 Grades 9-12 Grades K-5
