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