Reef Rangers

Join Sabrina and the captains for an adventure out to thereef to inspect some potential anchor damage! Just in time for Halloween, the crew uncovers a spooooky tale.

Produced by:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Broward County’s Natural Resources Division⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and

the Office of Public Communications

Join Sabrina on a nearshore adventure to meet Ezra the Elkhorn coral. This episode explores how coral reefs support marine life, why biodiversity and rugosity are important for healthy ecosystems, and how scientists monitor and protect one of Florida's most threatened coral species. Along the way, learn how sustainable fishing and reef conservation help preserve South Florida's Coral Reef for future generations.

Produced by:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Broward County’s Natural Resources Division⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and

the Office of Public Communications

Join Sabrina on a dive to the Lady Luck shipwreck off Pompano Beach in search of Gregory the goliath grouper. This episode explores artificial reefs, apex predators, and how conservation efforts helped bring one of Florida’s largest fish back from the brink of extinction. Along the way, learn how divers and anglers can help protect goliath groupers and the reef habitats they call home.

Produced by:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Broward County’s Natural Resources Division⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and

the Office of Public Communications

Join Sabrina for an offshore adventure as she helps remove old lobster “ghost traps” and meets Luna the Caribbean spiny lobster. This episode explores lobster mini season, fishing regulations that protect lobster populations, and the important role reefs play as habitat for these fascinating crustaceans. Along the way, learn how ghost traps harm marine life and what you can do to help keep South Florida’s ocean healthy.

Produced by:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Broward County’s Natural Resources Division⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and

the Office of Public Communications

Join Sabrina on an offshore trip to the Gulf Stream as she helps remove balloons from the ocean and meets Miles the manta ray. This episode introduces ocean currents, filter feeding, and symbiotic relationships, while showing how plastic pollution impacts marine life. Learn how your actions can help protect manta rays and keep South Florida’s waters clean.

Produced by:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Broward County’s Natural Resources Division⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and

the Office of Public Communications

Join Sabrina for an underwater pier clean-up where she meets Ted, Tim, Tess, Tina, and Tori the tomtates. This episode explores how fish use schooling to find food, avoid predators, and conserve energy, while introducing the unique traits of grunt fish. Along the way, learn how underwater cleanups help protect marine habitats and how you can make a difference for South Florida’s reefs.

Produced by:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Broward County’s Natural Resources Division⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and

the Office of Public Communications

Join Sabrina for a visit to a coral nursery to investigate an unknown predator wreaking havoc on baby corals.

Produced by:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Broward County’s Natural Resources Division⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and

the Office of Public Communications

Join Sabrina on an adventure to survey the reef for tires associated with the defunct Osbourne reef and strike a chord with your imagination with the critter of the day, Guillermo the Guitarfish.If you’d like to learn more about Broward’s Marine Resources program, checkout our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Broward County’s Natural Resources Division⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Produced by:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Broward County’s Natural Resources Division⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and

the Office of Public Communications

Join Sabrina for a dive off Fort Lauderdale Beach to meet Diego the Diadema sea urchin! In this episode, you’ll learn why these spiky reef grazers are so important, how they help coral reefs stay healthy, and what scientists are doing to bring them back. Plus, find out how you can become a citizen scientist and help protect Florida’s Coral Reef!

Produced by:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Broward County’s Natural Resources Division⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and

the Office of Public Communications

Dive in with Sabrina to meet Nacho the nurse shark at Wahoo Bay! In this episode, we’ll learn what makes sharks special, why Nacho loves to lounge, and how we can help protect his ocean home—all while exploring the underwater world of South Florida’s reefs!

Produced by:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Broward County’s Natural Resources Division⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and

the Office of Public Communications