Florida Panther Whale Shark 000-year-old coral reef system in

000-year-old coral reef system in less than 100 years

and the aggressive “Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease” that has consumed a large portion of the remaining endangered stony corals

if only we choose to see the importance of all life as integral to the future of humanity

utilizing their iconic tiger pattern for camouflage as they explore new and exciting seascapes

Florida Panther Whale Shark 000-year-old coral reef system inThe Florida Panther defines the heritage of Florida. As a resident of this beautiful state, I was inspired to create this piece to raise awareness about the critical situation of this keystone species. This portrait focuses on a specific young male panther who was collared and tracked early in the recovery effort; he left the breeding range, crossing the river, navigating busy roads and development, and making it as far as I 4 before he returned back