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Jae Nash

A marine biology instructor at a community college in Honolulu, Hawaii, Jae Nash runs a classroom seawater lab focused on marine invertebrates. He previously worked as a research technician surveying benthic ecosystems in coastal waters. Nash guides students through live dissections and tank observations of local reef species, bringing laboratory techniques into introductory coursework.

The Water Vascular System in Starfish and How It Works
Porifera: Structure, Function, and Role in Marine Ecosystems
What Are Bryozoans? Anatomy, Life Cycle, and Habitats
Are Swimmerets Jointed? The Anatomy of a Crustacean Appendage
Why Are Barnacles So Gross? The Biology Behind the Revulsion
What Is the Function of the Test in a Sea Urchin?
Does Notching Hurt Lobsters? The Science Explained
Are Clams Happy? A Look at Their Nervous System
Do Barnacles Have Brains? A Look at Their Nervous System
Do Scallops Have a Brain? Inside Their Nervous System
Do Scallops Have a Central Nervous System?
Why Are Ostia Important to Sponges?
Are Sponges Acoelomates? Explaining Their Body Plan
Are Starfish Deuterostomes? Tracing Their Development
Do Scallops Have Hearts? Explaining Their Circulatory System
What Is Crustacyanin and Why Does It Change Color?
Anatomy and Function of Cnidarian Stinging Cells
What Is Inside a Barnacle? The Anatomy Explained
Is an Oyster a Crustacean? A Biological Comparison
Why Are Crinoids Classified as Echinoderms?
When Do Lobsters Molt? The Biological Process
What Is the Function of the Pyloric Caeca in a Starfish?
Where Is a Lobster’s Brain & How Does It Work?
What Do All Echinoderms Have in Common?
Are Brittle Stars Asexual? A Look at Their Dual Reproduction
Why Are Brine Shrimp Important? Roles in Science & Nature
Do Echinoderms Have a Complete Digestive System?
Do Crabs Have Hearts? Inside Their Open Circulatory System
What Are Tunicates? Features, Forms, and Ecological Role
Can a Crab Break Your Finger? The Science of the Pinch