Undergraduate Research & Scholarships

Jessica Chan

Tracking Larval Mussel Trends and Abalone Growth in Changing Oceans

Mussels play a vital role in coastal ecosystems and are sensitive indicators of environmental change. This summer, I am continuing my research on mussel larval recruitment trends and the environmental factors that predict them in Southern California. Recruitment refers to the stage when mussel larvae settle onto a surface and survive the critical period that follows, offering insight into how species respond to changing ocean conditions. I will also be joining a new project focused on the growth rates of northern abalone.

Message To Sponsor

Thank you so much for supporting this summer research opportunity. I’m incredibly excited to keep growing as a researcher and continue to contribute to the field of marine ecology. I’m truly grateful for your generosity and the doors it’s helping open in my academic journey.