Barnacle Species (IMAGE) University of California - San Diego Caption In this photo illustration, the Scripps Institution of Oceanography pier is shown with images generated using imaging mass spectrometry set between piling. One of the molecules identified in metabolic exchange by the study is illustrated along the upper course of the pier. Barnacles and other marine organisms cling to one of the pier’s pilings. Credit Photo courtesy of Garlandcannon/Flickr Usage Restrictions Please contact Scott LaFee at slafee@ucsd.edu License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.