Seeing Life
With its opening in 1888, the ϲappemphasized the:
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diversity of marine life, and its value for exploring biological questions
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importance of having the most up-to-date microscopes and methods
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integration of research and teaching, with each enhancing the other
Seeing life starts with collecting organisms, then observing them in the lab. Microscopes make it possible to see more, but the specimens need to be prepared carefully and microscope quality is critical. From the beginning, the ϲappTrustees and Director equipped the lab with the best. This began a long-standing tradition of collaboration with microscope manufacturers that created opportunities for ϲappscientists to try out the latest technology.
This digital exhibit introduces some ϲappscientists who brought together microscopy, marine organisms, research, and teaching over the years. Many others joined them, and this selection gives a glimpse of the discovery carried out at the MBL.