2018

sea squirt

Not-so-simple sieving by ascidians: re-examining particle capture at the mesh and organismal scales

Research results suggest that ascidian (sea squirt) filtration acts as a hybrid-flow filtration system rather than a classical direct sieve.
Image of app on a phone used to track marine mammal sitings by volunteers

Obstacles and Opportunities of Using a Mobile App for Marine Mammal Research

This study investigates the use of a mobile application, Whale mAPP, as a citizen science tool for collecting marine mammal sighting data.
Gray whale breaches

Opinions and perceptions of Oregon Dungeness crab permit holders on whale entanglement issues & survey

survey and results for a project that sought the input of Oregon's Dungeness crab fishermen and industry representatives on management options to reduce the risk of whale entanglement in Oregon.
Crew members on the Delma Ann haul in a crab pot and hit it against a banger bar to force the crustaceans out of the pot. Because of a fisherman's suggestion, researchers are looking for ergonomic banger bars.

Oregon Commercial Dungeness Crab Fishing 2018 - 2019 Directive to Minimize Whale Entanglement

A voluntary best practices directive to help the Oregon Dungeness crab fleet take n important steps towards reducing the risk of whale entanglements.
Jellyfish on the beach

Pocket Field Guide Oregon Jellies

Download this guidebook on the gelatinous animals (jellies) found on the Oregon coast.

Population Dynamics and Variability of the Two Gelatinous Zooplankters (Aequorea & Pyrosoma Atlanticum) in the Northern California Current

This research focused on population dynamics of two gelatinous zooplankters in the northern California Current to assess their relationship to environmental conditions and role in the pelagic ecosystem.

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