Evolution – theoutershores

Using surfperches to help understand the genomic basis of divergence and local adaptation December 16, 2014December 16, 2014

Close Quarters: Redtail and Silver Surfperch Share the Surf July 29, 2014July 29, 2014

A low tide seascape showing a sandy beach with a sprinkling of exposed rocks. Headland on the right, surf zone on the left. Moody sky.

Surfperches Share Sandy Shores May 7, 2014February 23, 2025

Sampling Surfperch on the Incoming Tide February 25, 2014February 25, 2014

Closeup of the eye of a walleye surfperch Hyperprosopon argenteum.

Below the Surface with the Walleye Surfperch December 10, 2013February 22, 2025

To Bite, or Not to Bite July 3, 2013July 5, 2013

Fins on Fire June 8, 2013June 9, 2013

Does Color Matter when Cammo Rules? November 29, 2012October 7, 2017

Yellow, black, orange, red, and brown lures with curly tails

Choices, Choices…Everywhere November 12, 2012March 4, 2025

Cammo Rules! September 6, 2012November 5, 2023

theoutershores

My thoughts and experiences on the exposed outer coast. Lots of photos and a few words about intertidal nature. I’m always thinking about sandy beach connections to its sister ecosystems, the rocky intertidal, estuaries, and coastal forests. You can see photos of things I’ve found washed ashore on my Wrack Line pages. If you are looking for new takes on common intertidal algae, plants, and animals, I’m always updating my Variety of Life pages. I love the full-page layout on all theoutershores’ pages.