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Sisters Launch Ocean Expeditions for Students
7 Oct
Summary
- ANGARI Foundation connects children with marine science through ocean expeditions.
- A 65-foot research vessel serves as a floating classroom for students.
- Students participate in hands-on activities like shark tagging and plankton studies.
The ANGARI Foundation, founded in 2016 by sisters Angela and Kari Rosenberg, aims to connect the public with marine science. Their initiative transforms a 65-foot yacht, now named R/V ANGARI, into a mobile research and educational platform.
Through a partnership with Florida International University, the vessel serves as a classroom at sea for local middle and high school students. These expeditions offer young learners direct experience with marine research, including activities such as shark tagging and plankton analysis.
These immersive experiences are designed to inspire students by showcasing marine science as a viable career path. The program also supports ongoing scientific research, enabling scientists to conduct studies they might otherwise not have the resources for. The foundation's work is inspired by Angela Rosenberg's own childhood passion for the ocean.
