We would like to thank the following laboratories and institutes for allowing us to use their
facilities: Bodega Marine Laboratory,
California Academy of Sciences,
Hopkins Marine Station, Long Marine Laboratory,
Monterey Bay Aquarium, Moss Landing Marine Laboratory, Scripps Institute of Oceanography, and the Sa
n Diego Supercomputer Center.
We would also like to thank the following scientists for their help: Dr. A. Bass, Dr. G.
Calliett, Dr. R. D.
Fields, Dr. T. Gossliner, and Dr. D.
Osgood.
Special thanks also to Dr. T.H. Bullock and Dr. D. Colbern for the time, energy, and
knowledge that they have shared with us in person and over the Internet.
Dr. Andy Bass and the Midshipman Fish
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At Bodega Marine Laboratories, Dr. Andy Bass discussed the behaviors of the Midshipman
fish. Two male morphs are exhibited by these fish. The dominant Type 1 male is larger,
capable of vocalization, and displays different behavioral pattern. However, there is no
difference in brain structure. This suggests that while the fish have the anatomy, only
the Type 1 male has devloped and used the pathways of the brain which allow it to vocalize.
The University of California at San Diego Laboratory is studying the dynamics of integrative processes in normal assemblies of cells from an evolutionary perspective. Using mammals, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and some invertebrates, the ongoing activity
of the brain and the responses evoked by stimuli are recorded. The stimulus situations often simulate those that cause cognitive events (thoughts) in humans. Thus, non-mammalian responses which show that the brain segment has acquired expectations and event recognition are being examined.
For more information on Dr. Bullock visit: http://neuroweb.ucsd.edu/program/new-brochure/the-faculty/bullock.htm
Dr. Cailliet is a professor of Marine Ecology, Marine Fisheries,
Icthyology, and Population Biology at the Moss Landing Marine Lab. Along
with his graduate students, he has developed age determination and
verification techniques which involve observing
and counting growth zones in calcified structures of marine fish. Currently, their studies include radiometric age verification of otoliths, which are part of the auditory nerve system in fish.