**Worms, Cans, and Marine Ecology: The Surprising Museum Hidden in Your Pantry**
Seattle, Washington – Canned salmon from decades past have become unlikely heroes in an accidental natural history museum, preserving a slice of Alaskan marine ecology in brine and tin. The presence of parasites in these cans tells a rich story about the ecosystem they originated from, shedding light on the intricate relationships between different species. Researchers, like Natalie Mastick and Chelsea Wood from the University of Washington, saw an opportunity to delve into the effects …