On the top row are nymph male and female blacklegged ticks and on the bottom row are male and female dog ticks. The blacklegged tick does not always have black coloured legs. Dog ticks usually have white or silver coloured spots.

As the climate warms, our Biosphere is changing. Our new normal may mean a good habitat for species that used to be confined to more southerly environments. This is the case with the striped bass, and recreational fishers seem to be welcoming the increased abundance of this sportfish. Another invader which is increasing in abundance…

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Dr. Annamarie Hatcher