Krista M. Nichols

Modeling cetacean eDNA distribution along the Washington coast using metabarcoding from opportunistic samples and generalized additive models

The paper uses eDNA metabarcoding and generalized additive models to model cetacean distribution along the Washington coast, finding spatial patterns consistent with historical records.

Quantitative, Multispecies Monitoring at a Continental Scale

The paper combines qPCR and metabarcoding to estimate eDNA quantities for multiple fish species, creating spatial maps that align with known ecological niches and identify biodiversity hotspots.

Population structure of eulachon Thaleichthys pacificus from Northern California to Alaska using single nucleotide polymorphisms from direct amplicon sequencing

The paper uses SNP data from direct amplicon sequencing to analyze population structure of eulachon across Northern California to Alaska, identifying genetic separation into three main regions.

Uncovering mechanisms of global ocean change effects on the Dungeness crab (Cancer magister) through metabolomics analysis

The paper uses metabolomics to analyze how Dungeness crab juveniles respond to simulated ocean acidification and hypoxia, finding stronger responses to low oxygen than low pH.

Functional Analysis of All Salmonid Genomes (FAASG): an international initiative supporting future salmonid research, conservation and aquaculture

The paper introduces FAASG, an initiative to study salmonid genomes to understand phenotypic variation and improve aquaculture and conservation.