Casey Lab
@thecaseylab.bsky.social
Welcome to the Casey Lab at the University of Texas Marine Science Institute! We investigate marine trophic interactions with molecular techniques! 🪸🐠🧬
https://caseylab.weebly.com/
https://caseylab.weebly.com/
K-12 educators, check out this 'Coral Reefs & Our Changing Oceans' lesson series co-developed by Casey Lab PhD student Hannah Rempel! It's published on the Open Education Resource Commons.
Work with 4-5th graders? Check out our 'Coral Reefs & Our Changing Oceans' 3-part lesson series on OER Commons! 🪸👩🏫
Students build a coral reef food web, then explore how human impacts influence it through hands-on group activities!
oercommons.org/courseware/l...
#TEKS #NGSS #K-12 #teachersky
Students build a coral reef food web, then explore how human impacts influence it through hands-on group activities!
oercommons.org/courseware/l...
#TEKS #NGSS #K-12 #teachersky
4-5th Grade Lesson: Coral Reefs & Our Changing Oceans
This three-part series of 50-minute lessons on 'Coral Reefs & Our Changing Oceans' aligns with Texas Essential Knowledge & Skills Standards for 4-5th Grade Science. It covers: (1) Coral Reefs & their ...
oercommons.org
October 10, 2025 at 6:04 PM
K-12 educators, check out this 'Coral Reefs & Our Changing Oceans' lesson series co-developed by Casey Lab PhD student Hannah Rempel! It's published on the Open Education Resource Commons.
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Marine heatwaves imperil emblematic reef fishes by altering the energetic landscape of coral reefs
New paper from @thecaseylab.bsky.social in @animalecology.bsky.social
#science
#ecology
besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
New paper from @thecaseylab.bsky.social in @animalecology.bsky.social
#science
#ecology
besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
January 24, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Marine heatwaves imperil emblematic reef fishes by altering the energetic landscape of coral reefs
New paper from @thecaseylab.bsky.social in @animalecology.bsky.social
#science
#ecology
besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
New paper from @thecaseylab.bsky.social in @animalecology.bsky.social
#science
#ecology
besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
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I started an #eDNA starter pack as one didn’t exist yet. Feel free to message me to get your name added. Open to all! go.bsky.app/U2vgV5Q
November 17, 2024 at 7:23 AM
I started an #eDNA starter pack as one didn’t exist yet. Feel free to message me to get your name added. Open to all! go.bsky.app/U2vgV5Q
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Check out our latest paper on #eDNA and metabarcoding data reporting standards 🤓🧬🧪
These minimum reporting guidelines for metabarcoding workflows extend from the physical layout of laboratories through to data archiving enhance trust and reliability in data
mbmg.pensoft.net/article/1286...
These minimum reporting guidelines for metabarcoding workflows extend from the physical layout of laboratories through to data archiving enhance trust and reliability in data
mbmg.pensoft.net/article/1286...
The MIEM guidelines: Minimum information for reporting of environmental metabarcoding data
Environmental DNA (eDNA) and RNA (eRNA) metabarcoding has become a popular tool for assessing biodiversity from environmental samples, but inconsistent documentation of methods, data and metadata make...
mbmg.pensoft.net
December 30, 2024 at 12:24 PM
Check out our latest paper on #eDNA and metabarcoding data reporting standards 🤓🧬🧪
These minimum reporting guidelines for metabarcoding workflows extend from the physical layout of laboratories through to data archiving enhance trust and reliability in data
mbmg.pensoft.net/article/1286...
These minimum reporting guidelines for metabarcoding workflows extend from the physical layout of laboratories through to data archiving enhance trust and reliability in data
mbmg.pensoft.net/article/1286...
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New publication led by 🌟 undergrad Ariel Wang: doi.org/10.1007/s003...
We investigate Risor ruber, the tusked goby, a tiny sponge-dwelling fish.
Across the Caribbean, we find seven distinct genetic lineages within Risor and discover that two Risor lineages specialize on a single sponge host!
We investigate Risor ruber, the tusked goby, a tiny sponge-dwelling fish.
Across the Caribbean, we find seven distinct genetic lineages within Risor and discover that two Risor lineages specialize on a single sponge host!
February 22, 2024 at 10:18 PM
New publication led by 🌟 undergrad Ariel Wang: doi.org/10.1007/s003...
We investigate Risor ruber, the tusked goby, a tiny sponge-dwelling fish.
Across the Caribbean, we find seven distinct genetic lineages within Risor and discover that two Risor lineages specialize on a single sponge host!
We investigate Risor ruber, the tusked goby, a tiny sponge-dwelling fish.
Across the Caribbean, we find seven distinct genetic lineages within Risor and discover that two Risor lineages specialize on a single sponge host!
Congratulations to Casey Lab PhD Student Hannah Rempel for this recent publication on inclusive teaching!
In this paper, she & several other colleagues from the University of Texas Marine Science Institute share a framework & resources for inclusive pedagogy training for grad TAs + departments!
In this paper, she & several other colleagues from the University of Texas Marine Science Institute share a framework & resources for inclusive pedagogy training for grad TAs + departments!
In 'A framework for training graduate students & campus communities in inclusive teaching', @botanyberit.bsky.social, @scubamelman.bsky.social, Chris Biggs and & I share a tips & resources for formal professional development training in inclusive pedagogy. 🧵(1/4)
doi.org/10.1128/jmbe...
doi.org/10.1128/jmbe...
November 18, 2024 at 5:21 PM
Congratulations to Casey Lab PhD Student Hannah Rempel for this recent publication on inclusive teaching!
In this paper, she & several other colleagues from the University of Texas Marine Science Institute share a framework & resources for inclusive pedagogy training for grad TAs + departments!
In this paper, she & several other colleagues from the University of Texas Marine Science Institute share a framework & resources for inclusive pedagogy training for grad TAs + departments!
Congratulations to Casey Lab student Marissa Kordal, who recently received a Zale Parry Scholarship from the Academy of Underwater Arts and Sciences!
Marissa studies the biodiversity of organisms on Texas #oyster reefs using #eDNA (traces of DNA critters "sluff off" into seawater). 🦪💧🧬
Marissa studies the biodiversity of organisms on Texas #oyster reefs using #eDNA (traces of DNA critters "sluff off" into seawater). 🦪💧🧬
October 8, 2024 at 7:07 PM
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Parrotfishes help maintain resilient reefs by grazing algae & cyanobacteria, but some also eat live coral. 🪸
In a new study, we evaluated how parrotfish coral predation intensity varies across gradients in coral cover, diversity, & parrotfish abundance across 4 Caribbean regions:
shorturl.at/fjZ22
In a new study, we evaluated how parrotfish coral predation intensity varies across gradients in coral cover, diversity, & parrotfish abundance across 4 Caribbean regions:
shorturl.at/fjZ22
August 2, 2024 at 12:19 AM
Parrotfishes help maintain resilient reefs by grazing algae & cyanobacteria, but some also eat live coral. 🪸
In a new study, we evaluated how parrotfish coral predation intensity varies across gradients in coral cover, diversity, & parrotfish abundance across 4 Caribbean regions:
shorturl.at/fjZ22
In a new study, we evaluated how parrotfish coral predation intensity varies across gradients in coral cover, diversity, & parrotfish abundance across 4 Caribbean regions:
shorturl.at/fjZ22
Amazing performance by the Casey lab at the 52nd Benthic Ecology Meeting! 🧬🐠 Shoot out to @hannah-rempel.bsky.social and @Zoe for winning best presentation awards 🏆#BEM2024
April 15, 2024 at 5:49 PM
Amazing performance by the Casey lab at the 52nd Benthic Ecology Meeting! 🧬🐠 Shoot out to @hannah-rempel.bsky.social and @Zoe for winning best presentation awards 🏆#BEM2024
Congratulations to Casey Lab PhD Student Hannah Rempel for receiving a 2024 University of Texas at Austin Austin Stengl-Wyer Graduate Fellowship! 👏
I am elated and incredibly grateful to receive a 2024 UT Austin Stengl-Wyer Graduate Fellowship!
This will support another year of my PhD research investigating the ecological roles of nominally herbivorous fishes in Panamá and Texas using molecular techniques. 🪸🐠🧬
#TexasScience #womeninstem
This will support another year of my PhD research investigating the ecological roles of nominally herbivorous fishes in Panamá and Texas using molecular techniques. 🪸🐠🧬
#TexasScience #womeninstem
December 18, 2023 at 4:53 PM
Congratulations to Casey Lab PhD Student Hannah Rempel for receiving a 2024 University of Texas at Austin Austin Stengl-Wyer Graduate Fellowship! 👏
Come join the Casey Lab! The application deadline is Dec 1.
🐟🧬 Research technician opportunity in marine ecology! 🦠🔬
Opening for a research technician in my lab @thecaseylab.bsky.social
Full advertisement: caseylab.weebly.com/join.html
Apply by December 1st. Start date in Jan/Feb 2024.
Email me with any questions!
Opening for a research technician in my lab @thecaseylab.bsky.social
Full advertisement: caseylab.weebly.com/join.html
Apply by December 1st. Start date in Jan/Feb 2024.
Email me with any questions!
November 26, 2023 at 12:24 AM
Come join the Casey Lab! The application deadline is Dec 1.
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One more month of eDNA sampling in our backyard! 🧬🐠 #eDNA @JPiplectrus @thecaseylab.bsky.social
Texas winter has all my heart (so far 😂)
Texas winter has all my heart (so far 😂)
November 16, 2023 at 3:50 PM
One more month of eDNA sampling in our backyard! 🧬🐠 #eDNA @JPiplectrus @thecaseylab.bsky.social
Texas winter has all my heart (so far 😂)
Texas winter has all my heart (so far 😂)
Meet Christina! @christinamarconi.bsky.social is a PhD student who uses molecular techniques to explore marine biodiversity and trophic interactions, particularly among mesopredators, to aid in conservation and better management practices!
November 1, 2023 at 8:13 PM
Meet Christina! @christinamarconi.bsky.social is a PhD student who uses molecular techniques to explore marine biodiversity and trophic interactions, particularly among mesopredators, to aid in conservation and better management practices!
The Casey Lab team at the University of Texas Marine Science Institute spent a beautiful day on the Texas coast sampling for environmental DNA in our own "backyard"! 🧬🌊
#eDNA #molecularecology #TexasScience #longhorns @hannah-rempel.bsky.social @marconi.bsky.social
@txacsci.bsky.social
#eDNA #molecularecology #TexasScience #longhorns @hannah-rempel.bsky.social @marconi.bsky.social
@txacsci.bsky.social
October 27, 2023 at 4:00 PM
The Casey Lab team at the University of Texas Marine Science Institute spent a beautiful day on the Texas coast sampling for environmental DNA in our own "backyard"! 🧬🌊
#eDNA #molecularecology #TexasScience #longhorns @hannah-rempel.bsky.social @marconi.bsky.social
@txacsci.bsky.social
#eDNA #molecularecology #TexasScience #longhorns @hannah-rempel.bsky.social @marconi.bsky.social
@txacsci.bsky.social
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For all things coral reef related, here's a Coralsky thread! 🪸
bsky.app/profile/did:...
#coralsky #marinescience #research #coralreefs #coral #reefs
bsky.app/profile/did:...
#coralsky #marinescience #research #coralreefs #coral #reefs
October 19, 2023 at 1:21 PM
For all things coral reef related, here's a Coralsky thread! 🪸
bsky.app/profile/did:...
#coralsky #marinescience #research #coralreefs #coral #reefs
bsky.app/profile/did:...
#coralsky #marinescience #research #coralreefs #coral #reefs
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Whale shark, the Maldive anemonefish, and a hawksbill sea turtle. The Maldives are spectacular!
October 19, 2023 at 3:03 PM
Whale shark, the Maldive anemonefish, and a hawksbill sea turtle. The Maldives are spectacular!
How do invasive species impact coral reef food webs? A 2023 study led by Juan Pablo Lozano-Peña reveals that invasive #lionfishes have broader diets than native Caribbean mesopredator fishes. 🦁🐠
Link to publication: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
#isotopes #ecology #coralreef
Link to publication: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
#isotopes #ecology #coralreef
October 10, 2023 at 5:06 PM
How do invasive species impact coral reef food webs? A 2023 study led by Juan Pablo Lozano-Peña reveals that invasive #lionfishes have broader diets than native Caribbean mesopredator fishes. 🦁🐠
Link to publication: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
#isotopes #ecology #coralreef
Link to publication: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
#isotopes #ecology #coralreef
Meet Ingrid! @ingridbunholi.bsky.social is a Casey Lab PhD student using #eDNA and #eRNA to investigate the effects of environmental and ecological variables on diverse aspects of coral reef fish diversity and distribution, from organismal to communities levels! 🧬🐠
October 9, 2023 at 6:43 PM
Meet Ingrid! @ingridbunholi.bsky.social is a Casey Lab PhD student using #eDNA and #eRNA to investigate the effects of environmental and ecological variables on diverse aspects of coral reef fish diversity and distribution, from organismal to communities levels! 🧬🐠
Casey Lab PhD student Ingrid is using double digest restriction-site associated DNA (ddRAD) to study gobies! 🐟
Ingrid has been hard at work at Newcastle University preparing samples for sequencing over the past month. 🧬 Next up, bioinformatics! 🖥️ We're excited to see her results!
Ingrid has been hard at work at Newcastle University preparing samples for sequencing over the past month. 🧬 Next up, bioinformatics! 🖥️ We're excited to see her results!
Wrapping up my last day in Newcastle with this beautiful result of an intense week of work! The first ddRAD library pool of our little goby samples is ready for sequencing! 🧬🐠 I can't express how relieved I am...
October 6, 2023 at 7:51 PM
Casey Lab PhD student Ingrid is using double digest restriction-site associated DNA (ddRAD) to study gobies! 🐟
Ingrid has been hard at work at Newcastle University preparing samples for sequencing over the past month. 🧬 Next up, bioinformatics! 🖥️ We're excited to see her results!
Ingrid has been hard at work at Newcastle University preparing samples for sequencing over the past month. 🧬 Next up, bioinformatics! 🖥️ We're excited to see her results!
How do fish get their "daily vitamins" on nutrient-poor coral reefs? One way is by eating poop! 💩 🐟
Several recent studies involving Casey Lab members highlight the important, yet previously underappreciated role of fish poop as a nutrient source for reef critters! #VitaminSea
A thread...
Several recent studies involving Casey Lab members highlight the important, yet previously underappreciated role of fish poop as a nutrient source for reef critters! #VitaminSea
A thread...
October 5, 2023 at 7:36 PM
How do fish get their "daily vitamins" on nutrient-poor coral reefs? One way is by eating poop! 💩 🐟
Several recent studies involving Casey Lab members highlight the important, yet previously underappreciated role of fish poop as a nutrient source for reef critters! #VitaminSea
A thread...
Several recent studies involving Casey Lab members highlight the important, yet previously underappreciated role of fish poop as a nutrient source for reef critters! #VitaminSea
A thread...
Meet Dr. Nicole Foster! Nicole is a postdoc in the Casey Lab working with the Smithsonian's #MarineGEO Network to evaluate global production and diversity in coastal systems using a combination of eDNA and chemical analyses! 🧬🧪
Learn more about her work on her website!
intotheocean.water.blog
Learn more about her work on her website!
intotheocean.water.blog
October 2, 2023 at 10:07 PM
Meet Dr. Nicole Foster! Nicole is a postdoc in the Casey Lab working with the Smithsonian's #MarineGEO Network to evaluate global production and diversity in coastal systems using a combination of eDNA and chemical analyses! 🧬🧪
Learn more about her work on her website!
intotheocean.water.blog
Learn more about her work on her website!
intotheocean.water.blog
Congrats to Casey Lab PhD Student @ingridbunholi.bsky.social on her publication synthesizing research methods across 300 eDNA and eRNA studies in aquatic community ecology!
Check out the Open Access publication: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
@jordancasey.bsky.social @txacsci.bsky.social
Check out the Open Access publication: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
@jordancasey.bsky.social @txacsci.bsky.social
The first post here couldn't be more exciting... My first PhD paper is out in Environmental DNA! 🧬💧
It provides an accessible way to visualize methodological aspects and understand the current applications of eDNA/eRNA in community ecology!
doi.org/10.1002/edn3...
@jordancasey.bsky.social
It provides an accessible way to visualize methodological aspects and understand the current applications of eDNA/eRNA in community ecology!
doi.org/10.1002/edn3...
@jordancasey.bsky.social
September 30, 2023 at 8:33 PM
Congrats to Casey Lab PhD Student @ingridbunholi.bsky.social on her publication synthesizing research methods across 300 eDNA and eRNA studies in aquatic community ecology!
Check out the Open Access publication: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
@jordancasey.bsky.social @txacsci.bsky.social
Check out the Open Access publication: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
@jordancasey.bsky.social @txacsci.bsky.social
We’re the Casey Lab at the University of Texas Marine Science Institute!
Our lab investigates ecological processes shaping biodiversity patterns & trophic interactions in coastal marine ecosystems! We use the clues left behind in the form of DNA to understand the who, what, when, where & why! 🧬🐟
Our lab investigates ecological processes shaping biodiversity patterns & trophic interactions in coastal marine ecosystems! We use the clues left behind in the form of DNA to understand the who, what, when, where & why! 🧬🐟
September 30, 2023 at 8:26 PM
We’re the Casey Lab at the University of Texas Marine Science Institute!
Our lab investigates ecological processes shaping biodiversity patterns & trophic interactions in coastal marine ecosystems! We use the clues left behind in the form of DNA to understand the who, what, when, where & why! 🧬🐟
Our lab investigates ecological processes shaping biodiversity patterns & trophic interactions in coastal marine ecosystems! We use the clues left behind in the form of DNA to understand the who, what, when, where & why! 🧬🐟