Coastal Ocean Explorers: Sharks program sponsors were citizen scientists for a day, working alongside scientists from Florida International University to conduct shark research onboard R/V ANGARI.
Participants from Royal Palm Beach Community High School enjoyed a day studying local sharks and marine life in Palm Beach County waters with FIU scientists.
The R/V ANGARI crew welcomed aboard students and teachers from The Conservatory School @ North Palm Beach to work alongside FIU scientists to conduct shark research offshore Palm Beach.
Students and teachers from Independence Middle School’s SciQuest Academy came onboard R/V ANGARI to work alongside FIU scientists to learn about and participate in local shark research.
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.
Eagles Landing Middle School students and teachers were welcomed aboard R/V ANGARI to work alongside scientists from Florida International University to conduct shark research.