Wieters Lab

We are a marine ecology laboratory based at ECIM in Las Cruces, Chile. Central Chile/Rapa Nui

[Ale Perez Matus @ale_subelab]

Nuestro última contribucion, una excelente revisión sobre el desarrollo larval. Embryonic and larval traits of the temperate damselfish reveal important similarities - Muñoz‐Cordovez - - Journal of Fish Biology -@landaicio @italotfdez @RuzSallen https://t.co/g2sXHNLlCT

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Did you know that we have been working really hard on a coloring and activity book about the marine ecosystem in Rapa Nui? We are excited to share the unique marine world of Rapa Nui with you. Stay tuned for more information! @oceanfilly @Rodrigoalar777 @AndresJoonhyung

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¿Sabías que estamos armando un libro sobre el ecosistema marina de Rapa Nui? Tendremos más información pronto. @Oceanfilly @Rodrigoalar777 @AndresJoonhyung

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#MesdelMar Huiro palo (Lessonia trabeculata) is a kelp that is common along the shores of central Chile. There is nothing like gliding over the swaying fronds of kelp or seeing… https://t.co/DUH07IcK0y

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¡Es la Semana 2 del Mes del Mar! Esta semama, aprenderemos sobre las algas de Chile. Chile tiene muchas especies de algas, y muchas algas son importantes para la economía. Las… https://t.co/fnXGXBGPxO

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¿Ves los corales blancos? Este fenómeno se llama "blanqueo," y es un problema grave para los corales del mundo. El coral tiene algas en su cuerpo, y el aporta nutrientes al… https://t.co/CVCEVTkFkv

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Since corals are animals, they need to reproduce to ensure that the species can continue. In Rapa Nui, the two most common species of corals reproduce only in austral summer,… https://t.co/JTm3fNXVfP

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Este coral es Pocillopora verrucosa, uno de los dos corales mas comunes en Rapa Nui. El erizo negro a la derecha (Diadema savignyi o hatuke en rapanui) tiene una relación muy… https://t.co/9wOsFZ37UK

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Feliz Mes del Mar!/Happy Month of the Sea! This week, we are focusing on the corals of Rapa Nui. Rapa Nui has two dominate coral species: Porites lobata (pictured) and… https://t.co/np4lcq3GK5

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¡Mayo es el Mes del Mar! Explora nuestro mundo submarino con nosotros. /// In Chile, May is the Month of the Sea! Come explore our underwater world with us. Follow us on Instagram for more: https://t.co/GRhFAiDTBF

[Brooke Fitzwater, PhD (she/her) 🐟🏳️‍🌈 @Oceanfilly]

¡Feliz día de la Tierra! Tenemos que cuidar el mundo natural que tenemos ahora. El futuro está en nuestras manos. #conocerparaconservar #DiaMundialDeLaTierra #DiaDeLaTierra

[Brooke Fitzwater, PhD (she/her) 🐟🏳️‍🌈 @Oceanfilly]

Happy #EarthDay! Our planet boasts an incredible range of life, but we must protect that life so that we can ensure it sticks around for years to come. You can help the planet in simple ways: use less plastic, make sustainable seafood choices, and keep our natural areas clean.

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Are you excited about our upcoming Rapa Nui children's activity book? Here is another sneak preview.

[Brooke Fitzwater, PhD (she/her) 🐟🏳️‍🌈 @Oceanfilly]

I made a short film about my past eight months in Chile. What a beautiful place with beautiful people. Thank you, Chile. (Beautiful music by @shalloumusic). /// Hice una pelicula corta durante mis ocho meses en Chile. Chile, eres tan precioso. Mil gracias. https://t.co/S32S2xJON5

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Woman Power in Rapa Nui!

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¡Buen equipo!

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Los animales de Rapa Nui son tan preciosos. (video por @oceanfilly)

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Tenemos la suerte de tener sitios en lugares tan lindos!

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Did you know we have an Instagram? You can follow us here: https://t.co/GRhFAiDTBF

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We love teaching students about our ocean neighbors! These photos are from an event we did in October at a local school.