Today jellybiologist.com turns one year old! I want to take this oppertunity to thank you for visiting my wee corner of the web and seeing it through its first year of life.  I started this blog because my lab bench was feel particularly isolated; I was getting caught up in little problems and losing sight of why I do what I do. When people visit this site, ask questions and share interesting information, I get inspired beyond words. I remember without question why I’m here (even when I get stung and sunburned and my experiments don’t work). I’m reminded that it’s not just me: I’m part of a huge network of people who are interested and passionate about marine life.  I’ve learned so much from you, and your time spent here has been the most wonderful gift I could ever ask for.  Thank you 🙂