Southern Stingray (Hypanus americanus)
The southern stingray is native to the western Atlantic Ocean and commonly found buried under the soft sediment with only its large eyes uncovered.
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.
The Ecological Importance of Sharks
Dr. Heithaus brings the world of sharks to life as he discusses decades of cutting-edge research to unravel how sharks influence ecosystems and why they are important parts of oceans.
Expedition 82: Shark Handling Workshop
R/V ANGARI welcomed aboard scientists and students from Florida International University (FIU) for a 2-day shark handling workshop in the Lake Worth Lagoon in Palm Beach County, Florida.
Expedition 81: Coastal Ocean Explorers: Sharks – Eagles Landing Middle School
Eagles Landing Middle School students and chaperones spent the day onboard R/V ANGARI working with Florida International University scientists as part of our Coastal Ocean Explorers: Sharks hands-on education program.
Expedition 79: Coastal Ocean Explorers: Sharks – The Benjamin School
The Benjamin School participated in a Coastal Ocean Explorers: Sharks expedition aboard R/V ANGARI with ANGARI crew and scientists from Florida International University.
Expedition 78: Coastal Ocean Explorers: Sharks – Palm Beach Day Academy
Palm Beach Day Academy boarded R/V ANGARI for a Coastal Ocean Explorers: Sharks expedition with ANGARI crew and scientists from Florida International University.
Expedition 77: Coastal Ocean Explorers: Sharks – Oxbridge Academy
Oxbridge Academy students and teachers spent the day onboard R/V ANGARI working with Florida International University scientists as part of our Coastal Ocean Explorers: Sharks hands-on education program.
Expedition 76: Coastal Ocean Explorers: Sharks – Women’s Foundation of Florida STEAM Academy
Fourteen women from the Women's Foundation of Florida STEAM Academy boarded R/V ANGARI to experience marine science research first-hand as part of our Coastal Ocean Explorers: Sharks program in partnership with Florida International University.
Lemon Shark (Negaprion brevirostris)
Lemon sharks are a species of shark commonly found in the subtropical and tropical regions of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.