e. wallacei survey with Dr. Matthew L. Niemiller and Karst underwater research (KUR)

Written By Gretchen Shirey

The Speleobiology Lab at UAH and myself teamed up with Karst Underwater Research (KUR) in August to collect tissue samples of cave dwellers, as well as environmental DNA samples in Northwestern Florida.

Gretchen filtering cave water samples using Smith Root eDNA Backpack. Photo: Eric C. Maxwell 

First time seeing E. wallacei. Talk about a great full-circle moment! Finally seeing what I’m studying! Photo: Eric C. Maxwell

Cave Adventures pontoon chauffer. Team discussing sampling plan before taking off. Photo: Matthew L. Niemiller

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