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Big Waves Are Costly for Fish Trying to Stay Put

Complex water flows, such as waves and eddies, are common in nature and play an important role in shaping aquatic communities. In shallow marine…

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Written by Dominique Roche, Sandra Binning, and Mark Taylor

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Bacteria, Eelgrass, and Harmful Algal Blooms: Understanding the Relationship

Misunderstood Microbes: In a culture seemingly gripped by an antibacterial fervor, where the very mention of a microbe might bring a handshake to a…

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Written by Katie Harrington, Lab Assistant, FHL Seagrass Lab

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How do fish get so big when they are eating something so small?

Filter-feeding fishes range in size from anchovies the size of your finger to whale sharks longer than a school bus.

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Written by Professor Billie J. Swalla Interim Director, Friday Harbor Laboratories

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Underwater Rock Walls in the San Juan Islands are Healthy and Amazingly Diverse!

Humans modify their environments in many ways, including climate change, non-native species introductions, and habitat protection.

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Written by Professor Billie J. Swalla Interim Director, Friday Harbor Laboratories

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