The United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021-2030) ('the Ocean Decade') was set up "to develop scientific knowledge, build infrastructure and foster relationships for a sustainable and healthy ocean." The Decade will stimulate ocean science and knowledge generation to reverse the decline of the state of the ocean system and catalyze new opportunities for sustainable development of the marine ecosystem. The vision of the Ocean Decade is "the science we need for the ocean we want."
ANGARI Foundation is a NGO partner in the collaborative U.N. endorsed project "Marine Life 2030: A Global Integrated Marine Biodiversity Information Management and Forecasting System for Sustainable Development and Conservation."
Led by the Smithsonian Institution,Marine Life 2030 will establish a globally coordinated system to deliver actionable, transdisciplinary knowledge of ocean life to those who need it, promoting human well-being, sustainable development and ocean conservation. Smithsonian Secretary Bunch describes the importance of the U.N. Ocean Decade, "Our future is intertwined with that of the ocean. These important projects are emblematic of the dedication, collaboration, and innovation it takes to understand and protect our oceans."
LAKE WORTH LAGOON MANAGEMENT PLAN APPROVED
ANGARI Foundation is pleased to be included in several of the action plans in the recently approved Lake Worth Lagoon Management Plan.
Our participation would include public outreach and engagement, such as our Lagoon Drift citizen science program, and vessel support for proposed Palm Beach County wildlife and habitat monitoring and research initiatives.
NOAA SCIENTISTS RETURN TO DRY TORTUGAS TO ASSESS REEF HEALTH
Researchers from NOAA's Coral Reef Conservation Program worked from R/V ANGARI to survey several reef sites around and within Dry Tortugas National Park.
Data from this trip is part of long-term environmental monitoring done to better understand reef dynamics, determine reef persistence and identify causative agents of change. Learn more about this expedition and NOAA's National Coral Reef Monitoring Program online.
ANGARI FOUNDATION CELEBRATES 40th EXPEDITION WITH OCEANOGRAPHY CAMP FOR GIRLS
This summer, R/V ANGARI served as the research vessel for USF's Oceanography Camp for Girls, a program designed to inspire young women to explore the ocean and pursue scientific careers. The campers and science mentors spent three days collecting samples and data in Tampa Bay using a variety of oceanographic tools and techniques.
MARINE MEGAFAUNA FOUNDATION PARTNERS WITH ANGARI ON MANTA RAY EXPEDITION
We've teamed up with Marine Megafauna Foundation and Digital Life 3D to create an accurate 3D model of a manta ray.
Working with researchers from The Florida Manta Project, we spent 5 days observing, photographing and videoing manta rays off Palm Beach County. The data collected from the expedition will be used to build and animate a life-like 3D manta ray model.
We would like to extend our gratitude to Kenneth Morton for making this expedition possible.
Photo: Bryant Turffs, The Florida Manta Project
TWO MARINE SCIENCE WEBINARS REMAIN THIS FALL
Our Ocean Expert Exchange webinar series in partnership with the University of Florida Thompson Earth Systems Institute has returned!
Earlier this month Dr. Lisa Krimsky shared her expertise on Florida's harmful algal blooms, and in particular red tide. In October Dr. Chelsea Bennice will discuss her octopus field research, and November will feature Dr. Danielle Ingle and the insights she's gained while studying manatee bones.
Upcoming event info, recorded webinars and related educational resources can be found on our program page.
ANGARI PARTICIPATES IN NMEA 2021 CONFERENCE
The National Marine Educators Association hosted their 2021 annual conference virtually, welcoming hundreds of formal and informal educators to discuss this year's theme, "Your Connection to Water."
Our Director of Science Education & Advancement, Dr. Amanda Waite, presented in a concurrent session, sharing ANGARI's "Generation Ocean" 360 film/fieldtrip series and associated educational resources with participants.
"GENERATION OCEAN: SHARKS" SELECTED FOR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION FILM FESTIVAL
Our latest 360 film "Generation Ocean: Sharks" has been selected for this year's Wildlife Conservation Film Festival. The 11th annual WCFF will be at the Cinema Village Theater in New York, NY October 15-21, 2021. More information on the film festival is available online.
INTERNATIONAL YACHT BROKERS ASSOCIATION SHARES OUR STORY
We're excited to have been featured in this summer's IYBA Compass. In the Giving Back section of the magazine, Louisa Beckett highlights us, our story and programs in her article "ANGARI Foundation: Putting a Yacht to Work as a Platform for Marine Science and Education."
You can access all of our press coverage and read full articles on our website's press page.
NOW OFFERING IN-PERSON AND REMOTE INTERNSHIPS
We're pleased to announce we are now accepting in-person and remote intern applications on a rolling basis.
If you're interested in getting experience in the marine science nonprofit world and ready to take on new challenges, head over to the Opportunities page on our website for details.
Applications will be reviewed as received.
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