Meet the Scientist: Katie Lotterhos (Extra)
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Finger Lakes
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Evolutionary ecology
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Katie Lotterhos is a marine biologist studying how organisms adapt to their environments. Evolutionary ecology examines the intersection of evolution and ecological interactions, which is central to understanding marine adaptation research.
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Bering Sea
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The article mentions her first field experience studying crabs in Alaska. The Bering Sea is home to major crab fisheries and unique marine ecosystems, providing important context for Alaska-based marine biology fieldwork.
Meet the Scientist: Katie Lotterhos (Extra)
In this Meet the Scientist segment, Katie Lotterhos talks about how her experience growing up near the Finger Lakes in Upstate New York influenced her understanding of ecology and her path to marine biology. She also talks about her first experience in the field helping study crabs in Alaska.
Tune in this Thursday to hear our full episode with Katie.
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