Could recent declines in Puget Sound herring be linked to decreases in native eelgrass? Biologist Tessa Francis reports on a new study that may provide insight into the health of one of the region’s most iconic forage fish.
  

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Ocean and dam influences on salmon survival.
Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2013 Apr 23;110(17):6618-9
Authors: Hilborn R
PMID: 23572587 [PubMed – indexed for MEDLINE]
via pubmed: school of aquatic an… http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23572587?dopt=Abstract 

As part of a monthly UnSeminar Series there will be a discussion June 27th 9:30 AM in the FTR 103 on Ocean Acidification.
The Open Notebook UnSeminar Series is focused on bringing together disparate research groups interested in sharing experiences, collaboration, and discussing issues related to large data sets, reproducibility, and science.
Everyone is welcome to attend. There will likely be a few slides, but primarily this is an informal discussion of what researchers are doing and how we might collaborate better. 

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Authors: Kocan R, LaPatra S, Hershberger P
Abstract
Small amoeboid cells, believed to be the infectious stage of Ichthyophonus sp., were observed in the bolus (stomach contents) and tunica propria (stomach wall) of Pacific staghorn sculpins and rainbow trout shortly after they ingested Ichthyophonus sp.-infected tissues. 

Pesticides in Urban Streams and Prespawn Mortality of Pacific Coho Salmon.
Arch Environ Contam Toxicol. 2013 Jun 7;
Authors: King KA, Grue CE, Grassley JM, Hearsey JW
Abstract
The listing of several runs of Pacific salmon as threatened or endangered and associated federal, state, and local efforts to restore/enhance salmon habitat in the Pacific Northwest make it imperative that the factors associated with these population declines are understood. 

Environmental cost of conservation victories.
Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2013 Jun 4;110(23):9187
Authors: Hilborn R
PMID: 23737497 [PubMed – in process]
via pubmed: school of aquatic an… http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23737497?dopt=Abstract 

Ecological response and physical stability of habitat enhancements along an urban armored shoreline
Jason D. Tofta, Corresponding author contact information, E-mail the corresponding author,
Andrea S. Ogstonb,
Sarah M. Heerhartza,
Jeffery R. Cordella,
Emilie E. Flemerb
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoleng.2013.04.022
Highlights

Shoreline enhancements seek to restore upon armored conditions.
In our study the two enhancements were a habitat bench and pocket beach.
Juvenile Chinook salmon and larval fishes used the habitat bench and pocket beach. 

This quarter students in FISH310: Biology of Shellfishes all made short videos on  a marine invertebrate. They did an excellent job making short fun videos packed full of fun facts. Below are just a few, but you can peruse them all either by viewing this playlist on Youtube or pick and choose from this webpage. 

Story picked up by outlets including BBC, CBC, Guardian, Telegraph, CBC radio.
Hybridization between genetically modified Atlantic salmon and wild brown trout reveals novel ecological interactions

Krista B. Oke
Peter A. H. Westley,
Darek T. R. Moreau
Ian A. Fleming

Abstract
Interspecific hybridization is a route for transgenes from genetically modified (GM) animals to invade wild populations, yet the ecological effects and potential risks that may emerge from such hybridization are unknown. 

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