Changing Seas

Tiger sharks are the ultimate apex predators. They can travel long distances, utilizing a variety of habitats. Scientists use satellite tags and DNA forensic tools to better understand the migrations of this magnificent species and investigate the impacts of the world shark fin trade.

On coral reefs, microorganisms are copious creatures. Throughout Florida, scientists painstakingly work to identify key players within this microbial community and directly link a devastating coral disease to a human pathogen.

During the winter full moons Nassau Grouper gather in large numbers to spawn. Most of the known spawning sites have been fished out, but the Cayman Islands are home to the last great reproductive population of this endangered species.

Scientists studying the coastal Everglades have made some perplexing discoveries. Bull sharks are living upstream where alligators should thrive, and gators are swimming out to the ocean to feed.