Galls are a growths on plants due to a form of irritation, often due to insects laying eggs. The plant host, in turn, grows around the eggs, thereby providing protection
Minke whales are common in Kachemak Bay, though less frequently observed than other whales
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About Kachemak Currents
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Kachemak Currents is a natural history program produced by the Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies. The program covers a wide variety of subjects, all sharing the common theme of "the natural history…