Expedition 59: Coastal Ocean Explorers: Sharks – Oxbridge Academy
Students and teachers from Oxbridge Academy joined scientists from Florida International University for a productive day of shark research in the Lake Worth Lagoon.
Expedition 58: Coastal Ocean Explorers: Sharks – Roosevelt Community Middle School
Students and teachers from Roosevelt Community Middle School investigated Palm Beach County area marine life with scientists from Florida International University.
Expedition 57: Coastal Ocean Explorers: Sharks – Jupiter Community High School
Students and teachers from Jupiter Environmental Research and Field Studies Academy joined Florida International University scientists onboard R/V ANGARI for a productive day of shark research.
Oceanic Whitetip Shark (Carcharhinus longimanus)
Oceanic whitetip sharks are top ocean predators with rounded white-tipped fins. They are found offshore in the open sea of deep tropical and subtropical waters.
Globally Abundant to Critically Endangered: The Conservation Story of the Oceanic Whitetip Shark
Candace Fields shares how her work plays a part in the conservation of critically endangered oceanic whitetip sharks.
Expedition 56: Coastal Ocean Explorers: Sharks – Palm Beach Central High School
Students and teachers from Palm Beach Central High School joined scientists from Florida International University onboard R/V ANGARI for a day of shark research in the Lake Worth Lagoon
Expedition 55: Coastal Ocean Explorers: Sharks – Broward County Libraries
Volunteers and mentors from Broward County Libraries joined Florida International University scientists onboard R/V ANGARI for an exciting day of research in the Lake Worth Lagoon.
Expedition 54: Coastal Ocean Explorers: Sharks – Independence Middle School
Students and teachers from the SciQuest Academy worked side-by-side with Florida International University scientists onboard R/V ANGARI to study fish in the Lake Worth Lagoon.
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.
Expedition 53: Coastal Ocean Explorers: Sharks – Jupiter Community High School
Students and teachers from Jupiter Environmental Research and Field Studies Academy worked side-by-side with Florida International University scientists onboard R/V ANGARI for a day of shark research in the Lake Worth Lagoon.