We work in a range of coastal habitats, with a strong focus on finding systems in which to answer questions, rather than following particular species.
Mussels
Hormosira banksii
Seagrass, Zostera nigricaulis
Larva of bryozoan, Schizoporella
Botrylloides anceps, a native compound ascidian
Urchins, Heliocidaris, @ Jawbone
Ciona, a non-native ascidian
Metamorphosing bryozoan, Schizoporella
Newly metamorphosed bryozoan, Watersipora subtorquata
Styela clava, a non-native acidian
The non-native bryozoan Bugula neritina
Bryozoan, Schicoporella, with brooded embryos
Austrocochlea, a common intertidal herbivore
Cheviot Beach, a long term intertidal study site
The kelp Ecklonia radiata
Bryozoan, Watersipora subtorquata, with brooded embryos (pink patches)
Mussels fouled by didemnid ascidians
Botryolloides, a non-native compound ascidian
Newly metamorphosed Bugula neritina
Seagrass, Zostera nigricaulis
Common limpets. The species on the left, Cellana tramoserica, is taken for bait and food.
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