Biologica Environmental Services
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Happy #taxonomistappreciationday to all the taxonomists out there! Often undervalued and underfunded, the work of taxonomists is the base for the biological sciences and our understanding of the diversity of life.

On this International Day of Women in Science, we celebrate the amazing and talented group of #womeninscience at Biologica! #internationalwomensday is a day to recognize the hard work of women in science and inspire girls to pursue careers in the sciences! #biology #taxonomy #aquaticecology #researchanddevelopment

Great shots of worms collected from deep-sea hydrothermal vents using a scanning electron microscope (SEM). Perhaps it's time we get our own SEM? ;)

Showing off our inner nerd! #fashionfriday #facemask #bionerds #invertebratetaxonomy #diatoms

We'd like to wish everyone happy holidays from all of us at Biologica! We thought a #tardigrade in space was a great metaphor for overcoming adversity in this difficult year. Thank you to all our colleagues (past and present), clients, and collaborators for your continued support!

We took a group photo before the #halloween sugar high set in! #happyhalloween #morechocolateplease

Robynn found an interesting specimen in one of our marine benthos samples. #joker

Today is International Polychaete Day! Polychaetes are a type of worm with protrusions (or parapodia) bearing spiny bristles, hence their other name ‘bristle worms’. Not everyone finds worms exciting, but sometimes our smallest and seemingly insignificant critters exhibit incredible adaptations!... Our team of freshwater and marine taxonomists identify polychaetes on a daily basis. Polychaetes are often an abundant group in the benthic samples we assess and provide key information on the places they live. #internationalpolychaeteday #wormwednesday

Happy #WorldOceansDay to every corner of our blue planet!

Is #isolationhair getting to you? It could be worse! The funky look of this krill (Euphausia pacifica) is due to the parasites attached to it, and not a bad hair day. #isolationhairdontcare #taxonomytuesday #euphausid #marine #plankton

Happy Mother's Day!

Thank you to our healthcare workers. #heartsforhealthcareworkers @ Biologica Environmental Services

Our field crew had an unexpected visitor today! Still, not as cool as the giant annelid we found on Wednesday, right? #mammalsarecooltoo but #invertebratesrule ! #fieldworkfriday Thanks Karen C for taking this video!

#taxonomistappreciationday comes at a interesting time this year. As we've moved on to a rotating schedule to decrease the number of people in the lab at any one point, our taxonomists and technicians have accommodated this change with a positive outlook. Thanks for all you do!

Our field crew found a BIG surprise in one of our marine benthic samples today! #wormwednesday #fieldwork #nessie

Happy #stpatricksday. While we can't go out and celebrate, the algae still can! This is Crucigenia, a green colonial alga that is often recorded in North America.

We came across this baby Red Octopus while working on samples collected from the BC North coast. #tentaclethursdays

Happy #valentinesday from all of us at #biologicabc #welovecritters

Today is #WomenScienceDay An opportunity to acknowledge the contributions that women and girls have made to science, as well as the ongoing progress for a more inclusive scientific community. #WomeninScience #STEM http://ow.ly/pHYx50yk1hX