To reintroduce the topic I have chosen, I am investigating the future outlook of a small, coastal community amidst the decline of one of their historic industries, oyster harvesting. Apalachicola, Florida, and the surrounding areas have long been known for their native oysters, and this sentiment was felt most vibrantly by the residents of FranklinContinue reading “Morgan Krause: Dear Reader, It’s Okay to Mess Up. Keep Going.”
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Oyster Crash in Apalachicola- Where will the future lay?
Hi, I’m Morgan Krause, a junior at Florida State University majoring in Environmental Science and Policy. I’m preparing for law school with the goal of pursuing a career in environmental law. Through this blog, I hope to share my research journey, provide insights for fellow student researchers, and inspire others to explore the intersection ofContinue reading “Oyster Crash in Apalachicola- Where will the future lay?”
Learning to Introduce Isotopes and the Role of Oysters in Economics
Hello! As the President’s Showcase gets closer, I am looking forward to presenting my work on this project in the same place that it started. When I first began as a UROP student, I was completely unfamiliar with soils and environmental science. I struggled to understand the context of the results I would obtain, andContinue reading “Learning to Introduce Isotopes and the Role of Oysters in Economics”
Research with a Purpose: The Apalachicola Oyster Fishery
Hello! This month I continued to work with my mentor to develop and implement a method for acidifying sediment samples. This process will allow me to remove inorganic carbon, specifically carbonates, and keep the organic carbon compounds for isotopic analysis. These isotopic ratios that I discussed in my last blog post will allow us toContinue reading “Research with a Purpose: The Apalachicola Oyster Fishery”
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