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.
Expedition 68: Coastal Ocean Explorers: Sharks – Educator Expedition
Thirteen educators from Florida and beyond 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.
Sharks – Predator or Prey?
Sara Casareto discusses the complex role sharks play in marine ecosystems, and how this influences management and conservation.
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.
Expedition 66: Coastal Ocean Explorers: Sharks – UF TESI Environmental Education PD
South Florida Teachers taking part in the University of Florida Thompson Earth Systems Institute’s Environmental Education Fellowship learned about and participated in shark research offshore Miami with scientists from Florida International University.
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.
Expedition 63: Shark Conservation Fund
Researchers from Florida International University’s Predator Ecology and Conservation Lab led the Shark Conservation Fund Staff and Board on a shark tagging expedition onboard R/V ANGARI in Biscayne Bay, Miami.
Expedition 60: Coastal Ocean Explorers: Sharks – The Benjamin School
Middle school students and teachers from The Benjamin School participate in shark research in the Lake Worth Lagoon with scientists from Florida International University.
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.