Microplastic particles can easily sneak into our bodies undetected through food or when we breathe air containing microplastics, says BMSC Alunmus, Kieran Cox, a UVic marine biology PhD candidate in Francis Juanes’ lab.
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Introducing BMSC researcher, MSc student Shannon Mendt
Shannon Mendt, a Masters student from Thompson Rivers University, is investigating the effect that energy reserves have on the mortality of juvenile intertidal invertebrates.
Undergraduate experiential learning leads to peer review publication
BMSC Scientific Diving class goes under to explore the effects of handling and captivity on red sea urchins.
With great sadness we inform you of the loss of our friend and colleague, Tomonari Kaji
Today we were informed that Tomonari Kaji, a BMSC researcher and friend, has unexpectedly passed away.
How do snails grow complex shells?
On growing a beautiful shell: How do snails coordinate the placement of shell sculpture?
Dr. Stephanie Green Awarded the Sloan Research Fellowship!
Dr. Green is the 4th person ever from the U of A to receive this fellowship, which is awarded annually (since 1955) in recognition of distinguished performance and a unique potential to make substantial contributions to their field. Congratulations Dr. Green!
The answer to a long-standing mystery regarding the function of lamellose snail shell sculpture results in publication of BMSC undergraduate research
Although the frilled dogwinkle (Nucella lamellosa) is a well-studied intertidal snail, questions have remained regarding the purpose of some variations in shell form found commonly in individuals of this species. The function of axial lamellae, an external shell structure giving some individuals of this species a frilled appearance, has remained a mystery. As a part…
Invasive European green crabs in Barkley Sound demonstrate faster attack rates and handling times for prey
Appetite for destruction: Invasive European green crabs in Barkley Sound eat faster and grow bigger
Hook-induced injuries hamper suction feeding performance in marine shiner perch
Recreational fishing is popular throughout the world and has significant socioeconomic impacts. Catch-and-release fishing is beneficial for a number of reasons, but the immediate impact of hook removal is poorly understood. Melissa Thompson, a University of Alberta undergraduate student, during our 2017 Biology of Marine Fishes course (co-taught by Tim Higham and Sean Rogers), caught…
New research on the genetics of behaviour and biomechanics in fishes at the BMSC
Multiple body parts must work together to accomplish a task. For example, the coordination of visual and locomotor systems is critical for animals that hunt for food. For fishes, both swimming and feedings systems must work together to  capture prey. How this process impacts survival, or how it differs depending on ecological conditions, is…