Author: Cheyne Springbett
I'm pursuing a Master's in Biology at Walla Walla University. My research is focused on the best marine animal ever, octopuses. I am particularly interested in octopus behavior and their interactions with their environment. My thesis is exploring burrowing behavior of a particular octopus species, Muusoctopus leioderma, in Anacortes, WA. Before this, I worked as a fisheries observer in Alaska, collecting data on the commercial fishing effort in the Bering Sea and generally spending way too much time on boats. I like all things ocean, including diving, surfing, and writing about cool topics in marine science!
Evolution
A Bigger Chill: Climatic Influences on the Evolution of Teleost Fishes
Teloest fishes all look different! But could the evolution of their bodies be linked to climate?
Pollution Remote Sensing
Silty Seas: A Look at Coastal Water Quality Following Wildfires
Wildfires may be impacting more than just air quality!
Fisheries
Harnessing the Sting! The Biotechnical Uses of Jellyfish
Jellyfish are constantly caught, but hardly used. Jellyfish biology offers a host of exciting opportunities for humans to utilize!
Biology
Inside the Mind of An Octopus!
Why are octopuses so smart? This paper looks at some of the molecular machinery involved.
Behavior
Burrow Fever! Bioturbation and Marine Heatwaves
Cockles' burrowing behavior changes drastically in response to marine heatwaves!
Biology
Can octopuses see with their skin?
Octopuses can sense light with their skin and this ties directly into their ability to change colors!
Ocean Acidification
Are Octopuses Acid-Proof?
Red octopuses may be changing in the face of ocean acidification