Webinars

Forfar Field Station Educational Staff went live on Facebook with 30-45 minute Webinars for audiences of all ages! See all the recordings below and share with friends. You can support our work by donating to IFS or subscribing to our YouTube.

Climate Cycles

Aired on May 28

An introduction to Climate Cycles on planet Earth and why they are important!

Seagrass

Aired on May 22

Learn more about the importance of Seagrass and the research conducted at Forfar.

Coral Conservation

Aired on May 14

Learn all about coral reefs and coral conservation in the Bahamas!


Birding at Forfar Field Station

Aired on May 7

Learn about all the birds you’ll see at Forfar and their importance.

Lionfish Dissection

Aired on April 30

Watch as our staff dissect a Lionfish and share important facts about these invasive species.

The Importance of Mangroves

Aired on April 23

A lecture on the types and importance of Mangroves.


Geology of The Bahamas

Aired on April 14

Curious to know more about the unique geology of The Bahamas? Learn about why geologists travel from all over the world to study on Andros!

Sharks and Rays Lecture

Aired on April 9

Ever wonder about the sharks and rays you find near Andros? Tune in on Facebook Live next week to learn everything there is to know!

Bonefishing Lecture

Aired on April 3

An introduction to Bonefishing taught from the Bonefishing Capital of the World here in Andros, Bahamas!


Minisodes

Forfar Field Station Educational Staff have created quick 3-6 minute educational videos for students of all ages.

Tongue of the Ocean and Andros Barrier Reef

Did you know the reef on Andros is the third largest fringing-barrier reef in the world? Watch to learn more about this incredible reef, the Tongue of the Ocean (TOTO) and why they are so special to Andros and the Bahamas!


Why Parrotfish are Important

Learn about this colorful group of fish that plays a very important role in maintaining the world’s coral reefs and why it’s important for us to protect them!

Shoreline Invertebrate Walk

Join us for a walk along the Forfar shoreline to discover the incredible species of invertebrates found along our beach!

Virtual Tour of Forfar

Watch our virtual tour for a walk-through of the Forfar Field Station facilities!


Birds at Forfar

Learn all about the unique birds found at Forfar Field Station! Visit Audubon, Caribbean Birding Trail, eBird, or BNT for more information. Click here for another overview of birding resources.

Why Lionfish Are An Issue

Do you know what an invasive species is and why they're such a problem? Watch to learn more about Lionfish and why we spear/dissect them at Forfar.

What is a Blue Hole?

Andros is home to the largest concentration of blue holes in the world! But wait, what is a blue hole?


Earth Day 2020

Happy Earth Day from Forfar Field Station! Watch our staff celebrate with a beach clean-up as they share conservation stories from Forfar.

Eco-Morphs of Anoles

Learn all about the different species of Anoles found on Andros, Bahamas and why they are helpful in understanding adaptations and evolution.

Sea Turtles of the World

Sea turtles are one of earths magnetic creatures, and not just incredibly cute, they are intrinsically important to the oceans ecosystems!


Bonefishing in The Bahamas

A quick 3-minute overview of the presence and importance of Bonefish in The Bahamas.

What is Calcium Carbonate?

A quick video on the importance of Calcium Carbonate detailing how, where, and why this substrate is found all around us.

Introduction to Coral Outplanting

See first-hand the process of coral propagation and read our blog post for a more detailed review of this exciting conservation method.