This week has been hectic and busy! It is the second to last week and everyone has been working on their posters. Last Friday we celebrated Nick’s birthday at 7 Devils brewery. We had a great time, but I found it bitter-sweet since we’re all leaving next week. The invertebrate ball was last Saturday and everyone dressed up as their favorite integrate. There is a catwalk and judges on the most biologically accurate and non-accurate costumes. I chose to be an urchin and rocked some urchins buns on the runway. Last weekend my boyfriend Evan visited and we went out and explored Bandon and the local coastal trails. One thing I have really appreciated about coming here is all the amazing coastal nature that is everywhere. The small coastal bays and rock formations are very beautiful. Last Wednesday Aaron and I went diving in Port Orford. On our first dive, we had to replace the whale camera and while Aaron was replacing the camera I found a small Pycnopodia/sunflower sea star! It is the first one that’s been found in Port Orford since the wasting disease. Aaron has dubbed me the “Pycnopodia whisperer” since I’ve found 2 out of the 4 seen here this summer! On our last dive. Aaron and I went on a spearfishing dive and caught some rockfish. The tacos were fantastic! Next week is the final week and I’ll be finishing and presenting my poster! Stay tuned!
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AuthorMy name is Maite Gato-Fuentes. I am a senior marine science major at California State University, Monterey Bay from Seattle Washington. I'm working in Dr. Aaron Galloway's Coastal Trophic Ecology Lab. Archives
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