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Oysters make choices. Oysters can be scared. Dr. David Kimbro and Dr. Randall Hughes explain why an oyster’s fear can affect a reef.

Performing her research on-camera was a big transition for Dr. Randall Hughes. Her journey to become a better communicator has led to an upcoming workshop where scientist-turned-filmmaker Dr. Randy Olson will bring out the storyteller in science graduate/ undergraduate students.

In this week’s video, Saint Augustine Beach realtor Pat Hamilton talks about the real estate value of protecting wild land. Dr. Randall Hughes writes how living near these natural coastal habitats can be beneficial for both health and enjoyment.

Yesterday was the first cold snap of the season, and Randall and crew have already noticed a change in some of the marsh animals’ behavior as they dig through mud for a new experiment.

Seagrass beds are productive ecosystems. Not only are they nurseries for commercially important seafood species, they’re efficient at storing carbon.

Every acre of salt marsh provides thousands of dollars of services to humankind. On this week’s video, Dr. Randall Hughes explores the surprising value of the marsh, a dynamic habitat that despite its external appearance, teems with fascinating creatures.

Dr. Randall Hughes looks back at her first exposure to research and coastal ecosystems as the SciGirls visit her lab. On this week’s video, the SciGirls learn that if there is anything harder than making good science, it’s talking about it.

For the a researcher, there is a wall separating the classroom from the lab and fieldwork they do. This Summer, Dr. Randall Hughes broke the wall and had her students work on her lab’s projects. Dr. Hughes recaps their work on oyster reefs and seagrass beds, and examines the benefits of teaching on research.