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Author: Rebecca Flynn

I am a graduate of the University of Notre Dame (B.S.) and the University of Rhode Island (M.S.). I now work in southwest Florida, contributing to the management of an estuary. I am fascinated by the wonders of nature, the land-sea interface, ecology and human disturbance (and solutions!). On a personal level, I am a chocoholic, love to travel and be outside, and relax by reading or spending time with my emotionally needy dogs!
Behavior Book Review Coral Ecology Evolution Parasitism Seagrass

Grunts and Gnathiids: One Fish’s Daily Migration to Escape Parasites?

Animals move for a number of reasons. The French grunt leaves the coral reefs at night for seagrass. A group…
September 27, 2016September 26, 2016 Rebecca Flynn
Survey

Survey! October Theme Week

We, the Oceanbites writers, want to write for you! Let us know what you're interested in reading about for a…
September 9, 2016 Rebecca Flynn
Biology Coastal Management Ecology Invasive Species Seagrass

Seagrass Invasion! Tunicates colonizing seagrass beds impact plant and animal community

Seagrass habitats worldwide are in decline due to a number of factors. What happens when an invasive species comes on…
September 2, 2016 Rebecca Flynn
Survey

Theme Week Survey: September 2016

Help your oceanbites writers decide what to write about in September!
August 8, 2016 Rebecca Flynn
Biology Climate Change

If You Must, Adjust? Polar Bears Leaving Sea Ice in the Arctic

Everyone knows that polar bears have become the poster children for species threatened by climate change. And it’s for good…
July 29, 2016July 29, 2016 Rebecca Flynn
Book Review Coastal Management Conservation Hazards Human impacts Methodology Modeling Plastic Pollution Remote Sensing technology

To I.D. Debris: LIDAR as a tool to identify trash on the beach

Scientists may have a new option for figuring out how much debris litters our beaches and what it all is!…
June 8, 2016June 7, 2016 Rebecca Flynn
Book Review Science Communication Survey

July Theme Week Survey

We'd love to know what you want to read about for a whole week during the month of July! Take…
June 6, 2016 Rebecca Flynn
Survey

June 2016 Theme Week Survey

Here at OceanBites, we–the writers–like to know what you want to read! For one week each month, we write posts…
May 9, 2016May 8, 2016 Rebecca Flynn
Behavior Biology Book Review deep sea Developmental Biology Ecology Evolution Genetics Physiology

Parenthood: The Most Rewarding Experience or The Ultimate Sacrifice?

Our human parents make a lot of sacrifices for us! They devote their time and energy, provide for us, invest…
May 5, 2016May 4, 2016 Rebecca Flynn
Book Review Survey

Oceanbites Theme Week Survey: May 2016

Please vote for next month's theme so we can write about a topic that you want to know more about!
April 6, 2016April 6, 2016 Rebecca Flynn
Behavior Biology Ecology Evolution Natural History

Fooled Ya! How marine animals stay hidden in plain sight

It’s April Fools’ Day! Today’s the day when you try to prank people, convince them your lies are true, and…
April 1, 2016April 1, 2016 Rebecca Flynn
Behavior Biology Book Review Conservation Sea Turtles technology

For Sea Turtles, There’s No Place Like Home

Tagline: Sea turtles are occasionally released in locations that are not their home areas. But do they remain there? Find…
March 16, 2016March 16, 2016 Rebecca Flynn
Book Review

April Theme Week

We're already thinking ahead to April, so let us know what you'd like us to write about by taking our…
March 7, 2016March 7, 2016 Rebecca Flynn
Book Review Ecology Evolution Seagrass

Seagrass Fights Back Against Grazing!

If you were a plant, like seagrass, how would you prevent other creatures from eating you? Do you even try?…
February 22, 2016February 24, 2016 Rebecca Flynn
Book Review Survey

March Theme Week 2016

Make your voice heard by our writers! Let us know what you want to read about in March!
February 8, 2016April 6, 2016 Rebecca Flynn
Book Review Coastal Management Conservation Human impacts Modeling Oysters Restoration technology

Oh Where, Oh Where Should This Oyster Reef Go?

Where indeed? Oyster reef restoration and use for shoreline protection requires some planning to maximize effectiveness. Find out more in…
January 22, 2016March 10, 2016 Rebecca Flynn
Climate Change Coastal Management Conservation Human impacts Seagrass

Seagrass, Disturbance, and the Blue Carbon Cycle

Seagrass beds bury carbon incredibly well! What happens to that carbon when you uproot, plow through, or otherwise disturb seagrasses?…
December 23, 2015December 23, 2015 Rebecca Flynn
Conservation Coral Human impacts Noise

Small boats drowning out natural reef noise?

Don’t you hate when noises interfere with your daily activities and conversations? We create lots of noise in the environment…
November 24, 2015November 24, 2015 Rebecca Flynn
Biology Ecology Parasitism

Better Together: Mutualisms contribute to reef fish recruitment

All other things being equal, would you rather live where mutually beneficial relationships are available or where they aren’t? Well,…
October 27, 2015October 27, 2015 Rebecca Flynn
Behavior Ecology Sea Turtles

Sea Turtles are Social Too

Ever wonder how sea turtles spend most of their time beneath the waves? Or how they interact with other sea…
September 25, 2015September 25, 2015 Rebecca Flynn

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