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Photo of the Week: American Alligator

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

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

Photo of the Week: Allofus the Tiger Shark

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.

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.

Photo of the Week: Queen Angelfish

A queen angelfish (Holacanthus ciliaris) swims along a coral reef near Miami, Florida.

A queen angelfish (Holacanthus ciliaris) swims along a coral reef near Miami, Florida.

Photo of the Week: Bull Shark

A large male bull shark is pulled toward the research vessel for sampling and tagging. He is soon thereafter released in great condition.

A large male bull shark is pulled toward the research vessel for sampling and tagging. He is soon thereafter released in great condition.

Photo of the Week: Great Hammerhead

A Great Hammerhead shark sweeps across the sand in Bimini, Bahamas. Photo Credit: Christine Shepard

A Great Hammerhead shark sweeps across the sand in Bimini, Bahamas. Photo Credit: Christine Shepard

Photo of the Week: Invasive Lionfish

A fisherman spears an invasive lionfish in the warm, shallow waters of Nassau, Bahamas.

A fisherman spears an invasive lionfish in the warm, shallow waters of Nassau, Bahamas.

Photo of the Week: Mangrove Chandelier

On Saturday, the RJD team and students from Trinity Prep High School explored the mangroves surrounding Broad Key after a day of shark tagging.

On Saturday, the RJD team and students from Trinity Prep High School explored the mangroves surrounding Broad Key after a day of shark tagging.

Photo of the Week: Bursting with Excitement

A South Broward High School Student bursts with excitement in her underwater portrait during a field trip with RJD.

A South Broward High School Student bursts with excitement in her underwater portrait during a field trip with RJD.

Photo of the Week: Atlantic Sharpnose Shark

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.

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.