The correct answer is A. Elephant! π Manatees, often called sea cows, are closer to elephants with their thick skin, bristles, and similar molars π¦·. #FSU#FSUCML#TriviaTuesday#Manatee
Do you know which animal is considered to be the closest living relative to the manatee? π§
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We've made it to Friday! Like chameleons, seahorses' eyes move independently π, giving them nearly 360Β° vision to hunt and spot predators! #FSU#FSUCML#FunFactFriday#Seahorses
Florida State University Coastal & Marine Lab is seeking a determined and dedicated Lead Project Coordinator: Biogeochemistry. Visit our website to learn more!
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Applications accepted until 6/30/2026.
The record is B. 332 meters (1,090 ft)! Ahmed Gabr set it in 2014 in the Red Sea. His ascent took 13+ hours due to decompression. #FSU#FSUCML#TriviaTuesday#Scuba
Happy Tuesday! Do you know the depth of the deepest scuba dive on record? π€Ώπ
Comment your guesses below, correct answer will be revealed tomorrow!
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Happy Trivia Tuesday! Do you know how many different species of sea turtles Florida is home to? π’π
Leave your guesses in the comments below, correct answer will be revealed tomorrow!
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Mark your calendars! π Evening at the Edge of the Sea is BACK! Events take place Saturdays 5:30-7:30pm at FSUCML. Tickets $15 ποΈ Info & registration: https://t.co/Sq0NQQA6fC #FSU#FSUCML#EveningAtTheEdge#ForgottenCoast#Naturalist
Florida State University Coastal & Marine Lab is seeking a determined and dedicated Algae Research Technician. Visit our website to learn more!
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Happy Trivia Tuesday! Earth Day is celebrated every April 22nd. Do you know what year it was celebrated for the very first time?
Leave your guess in the comments, correct answer will be revealed tomorrow!
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FSUCML Open House is April 25, 10am-3pm at 3618 Coastal Hwy 98, St. Teresa, FL! Join us for hands-on learning, meet scientists, and enjoy a FREE event! ποΈ #FSU#FSUCML#FSUCMLOpenHouse
Reminder: Dr. Betsy Mansfield's lecture on Apalachicola Bay oysters is TOMORROW at FSUCML! f If you're unable to attend in person, watch live on Zoom. Link can be found on our website.π #FSU#FSUCML#LectureSeries#OysterRestoration#ApalachicolaBay
Reminder: Dr. Betsy Mansfield's lecture on the Apalachicola Bay oyster fishery is next Thursday, April 16th at 7 PM at FSUCML! π¦ͺ Please join us in person or stream Iive over Zoom using the link on our website π #FSU#FSUCML#LectureSeries#ApalachicolaBayOysters
The correct answer is... B. The depth of the Mariana Trench! Mount Everest measures in at 29,032 feet while the Mariana Trench is just over 36,000 feet deep. π Its deepest point lies at 36,037 feet below sea level and is referred to as the Challenger Deep.
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Do you know which measurement is greater, the height of Mount Everest of the depth of the Mariana Trench? πβ°οΈ
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Happy Fun Fact Friday! The reef stonefish, π master of disguise, is the ocean's most venomous fish with 13 dorsal spines injecting lethal toxin. Stay cautious! #FSU#FSUCML#FunFactFriday#Stonefish
The answer is B. Turtle Grass! Thalassia testudinum, common along Florida and the Caribbean, has flat blades up to 14 inches and is eaten by sea turtles! #FSU#FSUCML#TriviaTuesday#Seagrass#TurtleGrass
Do you know which species of seagrass is more abundant off the coast of Florida? πΏπ
Comment your answer below, correct answer will be revealed on Wednesday!
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Happy Friday! Did you know bay scallops have up to 200 bright blue eyes along their mantle, with a telescope-like optical system! π€¨ππ #FSU#FSUCML#FunFactFriday#Scallop
The countdown is on! Join us April 25th at the 2026 FSUCML Open House for hands-on displays, marine science activities, food trucks, silent auctions & more! ππ π§βπ¬ #FSU#FSUCML#FSUCMLOpenHouse