Evolution and elongation in deep dwelling anglerfishes
Working with specimens from the Burke Museum and NOAA, Elizabeth Miller, a former postdoc at SAFS, was captivated by the great diversity of shapes of anglers, which was at odds with how the species is often depicted in popular culture (think Finding Nemo). Elizabeth set out to build a family tree of anglerfishes and delve into the evolution of new shapes, such as body elongation.
A Crab Network is Connecting Communities and Generating Crucial Data for Salish Sea Fisheries
A collaborative network of agency and tribal scientists and resource managers, university faculty and students, and community volunteers are diligently working together to unlock the secrets of the Dungeness crab’s life cycle in the Salish Sea. The Pacific Northwest Crab Research Group (PCRG) is leading this unprecedented effort, generating vital data and fostering robust relationships to ensure the long-term sustainability of this ecologically, economically and culturally-important species.
Small-scale fisheries essential to global nutrition, featured on cover of Nature
Small-scale fisheries play a significant but overlooked role in global fisheries production and are key to addressing hunger and malnutrition while supporting livelihoods around the world, according to research featured in Nature in Jan. 2025. The study was published by an international team of scientists, including Professor Chris Anderson from the UW SAFS.
Presenting at the 2024 International Society for Behavioral Ecology Congress: a graduate student’s experience
Ashley Townes writes about her experience presenting her doctoral research at the International Society for Behavioral Ecology (ISBE) Congress in Melbourne, Australia in the fall of 2024, describing it as an incredibly profound experience. Engaging with fellow researchers and ecologists from around the globe, all passionate and committed to the field of behavioral ecology enriched her perspective and deepened her own commitment to her research.
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