Welcome to my natural history blog!I'm a coastal wetland ecologist professionally, but I have pretty broad interests ranging from ocean sciences to desert and forest ecosystems to biodiversity. This blog is an informal way to share my interests in nature and science, specific outdoors adventures, and my nature photography. I know more about plants and algae than other organisms, so botany is a major focus for the blog, including occasional entries in a series titled "incredible plants".
I was an undergraduate at UC Santa Cruz (marine biology) and then completed my PhD at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego. I've spent the majority of my life living, working, and adventuring along the west coast of the US.
You're welcome to leave comments on posts or to contact me directly. My e-mail is skye0317 at gmail.com.
A few links to my other writing and research:
- EPA's "It All Starts With Science" blog: Post on king tides.
- EPA's "It All Starts With Science" blog: Post on invasive marine species and the Japanese tsunami.
- Journal articles on coastal wetland algal succession, composition and spatial distribution in the Pacific Northwest.
- Journal articles on estuary plant production, germination, diversity, and organic matter decomposition.
- Technical report on tidal wetland algae in southern California.
Content: I'm currently research faculty at Oregon State University, and worked previously at the US EPA. However, the contents of this blog are my personal effort and views and do not necessarily represent the position(s) of any current or past employers. Except as noted, the text and visual materials on the site are copyright by me. Feel free to use a limited portion of content for non-commercial purposes with attribution of the source. Links to this site are welcome.
A few links to my other writing and research:
- EPA's "It All Starts With Science" blog: Post on king tides.
- EPA's "It All Starts With Science" blog: Post on invasive marine species and the Japanese tsunami.
- Journal articles on coastal wetland algal succession, composition and spatial distribution in the Pacific Northwest.
- Journal articles on estuary plant production, germination, diversity, and organic matter decomposition.
- Technical report on tidal wetland algae in southern California.
Content: I'm currently research faculty at Oregon State University, and worked previously at the US EPA. However, the contents of this blog are my personal effort and views and do not necessarily represent the position(s) of any current or past employers. Except as noted, the text and visual materials on the site are copyright by me. Feel free to use a limited portion of content for non-commercial purposes with attribution of the source. Links to this site are welcome.
