Although only a minority of introduced species become established and have noticeable consequences in their new communities, some can displace native species, alter food webs, and cause local extinctions. Studying these invasive species can provide new insights into basic ecological questions as well as inform management strategies. Pacific lionfish (Pterois...
In 1952, ODFW staff sent a biologist to Washington State to learn more about the shellfish resources of that state and how state officials were managing those resources. This is the report of that trip.