From the Field
November Fish of the Month: Marsh Killifish Fundulus confluentus
Jennifer Hathaway
November Fish of the Month: Marsh Killifish Fundulus confluentus Dr. Geoffrey Smith NWFSC Biology Instructor This month will feature another fish whose coloration matches the season, at least among the males. The Marsh Killifish is a small fish species with a maximum size of about 3-4 inches. They exhibit what is known as sexual…
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October Fish of the Month: Red Drum Sciaenops occelatus
Jennifer Hathaway
October Fish of the Month: Red Drum Sciaenops occelatus Dr. Geoffrey Smith NWFSC Biology Instructor A fish whose coloration and life history match the start of the fall season. Red Drum, more commonly referred to as Redfish by most (or Channel Bass if you’re from a bit farther north on the Atlantic coast) are a…
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Tools of the Trade
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You need the right tools for every job. The MKEI team has to use a variety of tools during our work, some of which are as simple as a slightly modified trash can, and others are more complex, using sonar waves to map structure. Some of the tools that we construct ourselves are simple-yet-specialized. For…