Our first response to the call for photos of molecular ecology in action.
![Anne Dalziel places a minnow trap for stickleback collection.](https://i0.wp.com/www.molecularecologist.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Bonsall-Creek-Sticklebacking-Trip-May-2006-021-fixed-1024x768.jpg?w=500)
Anne Dalziel places a minnow trap for stickleback collection. Photo courtesy Simone Des Roches.
And what happens if those traps aren’t placed carefully in a tidal zone?
![Water bird tracks around stranded traps.](https://i0.wp.com/www.molecularecologist.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Bonsall-Creek-Sticklebacking-Trip-May-2006-035-fixed-768x1024.jpg?w=500)
Water bird tracks around stranded traps. Photo courtesy Simone Des Roches.