Deep in Everglades National Park, Dr. Neil Hammerschlag captured this extreme close-up view of an American Alligator. To learn more about this predator and their vital role in the ecosystem, visit: http://www.nps.gov/ever/naturescience/alligatorindepth.htm
Allofus the tiger shark is the adoptive shark of Barbra Weintraub. You can follow her movements at: https://sharkresearch.rsmas.miami.edu/education/virtual-learning/tracking-sharks/allofus Photo by Frank Gibson.
A queen angelfish (Holacanthus ciliaris) swims along a coral reef near Miami, Florida.
A large male bull shark is pulled toward the research vessel for sampling and tagging. He is soon thereafter released in great condition.
A Great Hammerhead shark sweeps across the sand in Bimini, Bahamas. Photo Credit: Christine Shepard
A fisherman spears an invasive lionfish in the warm, shallow waters of Nassau, Bahamas.
On Saturday, the RJD team and students from Trinity Prep High School explored the mangroves surrounding Broad Key after a day of shark tagging.
A South Broward High School Student bursts with excitement in her underwater portrait during a field trip with RJD.
An Atlantic Sharpnose Shark is released back into the waters off of the Florida Keys after a brief sampling and tagging procedure aboard the R/V Ensley with the RJD research team.