Ghosts of Oceans Past

Explore the fascinating world of marine parasites and their historical impact in this 54-minute lecture titled "Ghosts of oceans past: What can data on historical parasite burdens tell us about the future of marine disease?" Delve into Chelsea Wood's research on space-for-time substitution, transmission strategies, and mean effect sizes in contemporary ecosystems and historical fish assemblages. Learn about the Burke Museum's role in preserving specimens and the importance of museum collections in parasite studies. Discover the latest project updates, preservation results, and future implications for ecosystem services. Gain insights into the generality of findings and sampling techniques used in this groundbreaking research on marine parasitology.