Sharks and Rays Archives

Expedition 91: Coastal Ocean Explorers: Sharks – The Conservatory School @ North Palm Beach

11/09/2024
Laura Jessop

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.

Expedition 90: Coastal Ocean Explorers: Sharks – Independence Middle School

11/09/2024
Laura Jessop

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.

Expedition 89: Coastal Ocean Explorers: Sharks – Jupiter Community High School

11/09/2024
Laura Jessop

JERFSA students and teachers participated in a daylong expedition onboard R/V ANGARI to study sharks and marine life alongside FIU scientists.

Spotted Eagle Ray (Aetobatus narinari)

11/01/2024
Laura Jessop
Deep Dive

The spotted eagle ray is a species of ray that is decorated with white spots and marks across their dorsal side and has a unique snout.

Sawfish Research & Conservation

10/14/2024
Amanda Waite

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.

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Expedition 88: Coastal Ocean Explorers: Sharks – Eagles Landing Middle School

09/30/2024
Laura Jessop

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.

I Am The Executive Dean Of The FIU College Of Arts, Sciences & Education And A Marine Ecologist Specializing In Predator-prey Interactions And The Ecological Importance Of Sharks.

Scientist Mike Heithaus

09/03/2024
Laura Jessop

Mike Heithaus is an executive dean of the Florida International University College of Arts, Sciences & Education and a marine ecologist.

Expedition 86: Coastal Ocean Explorers: Sharks – Educator Workshop

08/12/2024
Laura Jessop

Twenty eight Florida educators boarded R/V ANGARI to experience marine science research in action while working with scientists from Florida International University to study sharks in waters around Palm Beach County.

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Southern Stingray (Hypanus americanus)

07/01/2024
Laura Jessop
Deep Dive

The southern stingray is native to the western Atlantic Ocean and commonly found buried under the soft sediment with only its large eyes uncovered.

A Beautiful Sunny Day In The Everglades! PC: Sophia Hemsi

Scientist Will Sample

06/27/2024
Laura Jessop

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.