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| The 2002 NMEA Conference held in Connecticut was a great success and participants visited Connecticut College, Mystic Aquarium and Project Oceanology in Avery Point. | |
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The most anticipated program of the week was "Living on Limulus", an examination of horseshoe crabs and their epibionts (hitch hikers). So far our studies have revealed over 30 species of invertebrates that grow on horseshoe crabs. No wonder they have been called a "walking zoo". To see our list of epibionts, and get a lesson in taxonomy, click here. |
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Upon arrival we were greeted by many of the overseas members
(Portugal and Brazil) of NMEA who have attended past training
programs and use "ESTUARIES: A Day at the Bay" in their
classrooms. What's next? ESTUARIES en Português? For accolades in Portuguese, click here. For translations of our materials in Portuguese, click here and follow the treanslation link on the main page. |
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The biggest hit at the Aquarium's learning center is the horseshoe crab costume used for interpretive programs about this fascinating creature. The "crab's" dance card was filled at every reception. |
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Much of the ongoing debate and discussion at the conference centered around "What is the most interesting invertebrate in the ocean?" (Of course, we think it's the horseshoe crab!) Here I am debating Dr. Clyde Roper, expert on the giant squid. |