Fourhorn sculpin (Myoxocephalus quadricornis) captured near Kaktovik, Alaska
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Fourhorn sculpin captured near Kaktovik, Alaska
Fourhorn sculpin (Myoxocephalus quadricornis) captured near Kaktovik, Alaska
Saffron cod captured near Kaktovik Alaska
Saffron cod (Eleginus gracilis) captured near Kaktovik Alaska
Saffron cod (Eleginus gracilis) captured near Kaktovik Alaska
Sampling a stream from the Akilik River drainage
Sampling a stream from the Akilik River drainage in the Boreal-Arctic transition of the Brooks Range in Noatak National Park and Preserve, Kobuk Valley National Park. This is part of the Hydro-Ecoloy of Arctic Thawing (HEAT) project.
Sampling a stream from the Akilik River drainage in the Boreal-Arctic transition of the Brooks Range in Noatak National Park and Preserve, Kobuk Valley National Park. This is part of the Hydro-Ecoloy of Arctic Thawing (HEAT) project.
Beaufort Sea coastline on Arey Island with eroding cliff near Kaktovik
Beaufort Sea coastline on Arey Island with eroding cliff near KaktovikEroding coastline of the Beaufort Sea on Arey Island near Kaktovik.
Beaufort Sea coastline on Arey Island with eroding cliff near Kaktovik
Beaufort Sea coastline on Arey Island with eroding cliff near KaktovikEroding coastline of the Beaufort Sea on Arey Island near Kaktovik.
Fourhorn sculpin on a measuring board captured near Kaktovik, Alaska
Fourhorn sculpin on a measuring board captured near Kaktovik, AlaskaFourhorn sculpin on a measuring board captured near Kaktovik, Alaska.
Fourhorn sculpin on a measuring board captured near Kaktovik, Alaska
Fourhorn sculpin on a measuring board captured near Kaktovik, AlaskaFourhorn sculpin on a measuring board captured near Kaktovik, Alaska.
Fyke net set in Kaktovik Lagoon with Kaktovik, AK in the background
Fyke net set in Kaktovik Lagoon with Kaktovik, AK in the backgroundFyke net set in Kaktovik Lagoon with the town of Kaktovik, Alaska in the background
Fyke net set in Kaktovik Lagoon with Kaktovik, AK in the background
Fyke net set in Kaktovik Lagoon with Kaktovik, AK in the backgroundFyke net set in Kaktovik Lagoon with the town of Kaktovik, Alaska in the background
Pink salmon captured near Kaktovik, Alaska
Pink salmon captured near Kaktovik, Alaska
Pink salmon captured near Kaktovik, Alaska
A Tufted Puffin in the sea in Lower Cook Inlet, Alaska
A Tufted Puffin in the sea in Lower Cook Inlet, AlaskaA Tufted Puffin swimming in the sea near Gull Island in Lower Cook Inlet , Alaska
A Tufted Puffin in the sea in Lower Cook Inlet, Alaska
A Tufted Puffin in the sea in Lower Cook Inlet, AlaskaA Tufted Puffin swimming in the sea near Gull Island in Lower Cook Inlet , Alaska
Capturing Black-legged Kittiwakes for study in Cook Inlet, Alaska
Capturing Black-legged Kittiwakes for study in Cook Inlet, AlaskaBrielle Heflin and Brian Robinson capturing Black-legged Kittiwakes at the base of the colony in Cook Inlet, Alaska. These birds were used in adult physiology studies.
Capturing Black-legged Kittiwakes for study in Cook Inlet, Alaska
Capturing Black-legged Kittiwakes for study in Cook Inlet, AlaskaBrielle Heflin and Brian Robinson capturing Black-legged Kittiwakes at the base of the colony in Cook Inlet, Alaska. These birds were used in adult physiology studies.
Scientist examines firn core
USGS scientist Louis Sass examines a full firn core taken on Wolverine Glacier, making observations of any notable dust or dirt layers in the snow and firn stratigraphy.
USGS scientist Louis Sass examines a full firn core taken on Wolverine Glacier, making observations of any notable dust or dirt layers in the snow and firn stratigraphy.
Scientist holding a herring dip net of forage fish in Cook Inlet, AK
Scientist holding a herring dip net of forage fish in Cook Inlet, AKBrian Robinson holding a herring dip net of forage fish in Cook Inlet, Alaska
Scientist holding a herring dip net of forage fish in Cook Inlet, AK
Scientist holding a herring dip net of forage fish in Cook Inlet, AKBrian Robinson holding a herring dip net of forage fish in Cook Inlet, Alaska
Black-legged Kittiwake with herring near Gull Island, Cook Inlet, AK
Black-legged Kittiwake with herring near Gull Island, Cook Inlet, AKBlack-legged Kittiwake with a herring in it's bill. These seabirds were foraging near Gull Island in Cook Inlet, Alaska.
Black-legged Kittiwake with herring near Gull Island, Cook Inlet, AK
Black-legged Kittiwake with herring near Gull Island, Cook Inlet, AKBlack-legged Kittiwake with a herring in it's bill. These seabirds were foraging near Gull Island in Cook Inlet, Alaska.
Geologist collecting igneous rock samples in Lake Clark Nat'l Park
Geologist collecting igneous rock samples in Lake Clark Nat'l ParkThe photo was taken by Erin Todd during helicopter-supported geologic fieldwork in Lake Clark National Park this past summer.
Geologist collecting igneous rock samples in Lake Clark Nat'l Park
Geologist collecting igneous rock samples in Lake Clark Nat'l ParkThe photo was taken by Erin Todd during helicopter-supported geologic fieldwork in Lake Clark National Park this past summer.
Black-legged Kittiwakes foraging for fish in Cook Inlet, Alaska
Black-legged Kittiwakes foraging for fish in Cook Inlet, AlaskaBlack-legged Kittiwakes foraging for fish in Cook Inlet, Alaska.
Black-legged Kittiwakes foraging for fish in Cook Inlet, Alaska
Black-legged Kittiwakes foraging for fish in Cook Inlet, AlaskaBlack-legged Kittiwakes foraging for fish in Cook Inlet, Alaska.
Geologist collecting rock samples exposed in a glacial stream valley
Geologist collecting rock samples exposed in a glacial stream valleyUSGS research geologist Jamey Jones collects multiple samples of rocks exposed in a glacial stream valley near Lake Clark.
Geologist collecting rock samples exposed in a glacial stream valley
Geologist collecting rock samples exposed in a glacial stream valleyUSGS research geologist Jamey Jones collects multiple samples of rocks exposed in a glacial stream valley near Lake Clark.
Geologist stands on granite dike intruding darker granodiorite
Geologist stands on granite dike intruding darker granodioriteUSGS research geologist Jamey Jones stands on a dike of granite intruding darker granodiorite, with helicopter in background.
Geologist stands on granite dike intruding darker granodiorite
Geologist stands on granite dike intruding darker granodioriteUSGS research geologist Jamey Jones stands on a dike of granite intruding darker granodiorite, with helicopter in background.
Geologists collect samples and take notes near Lake Clark
Geologists collect samples and take notes near Lake ClarkUSGS research geologists Richard Lease (left) and Jamey Jones (right) take notes and collect samples of fine-grained metamorphic rock hosted as an inclusion in coarser-grained granodiorite.
Geologists collect samples and take notes near Lake Clark
Geologists collect samples and take notes near Lake ClarkUSGS research geologists Richard Lease (left) and Jamey Jones (right) take notes and collect samples of fine-grained metamorphic rock hosted as an inclusion in coarser-grained granodiorite.
Geologists make observations above glacial valley
USGS research geologists Jamey Jones (left) and Richard Lease (right) make observations of rock units revealed by the glacier below.
USGS research geologists Jamey Jones (left) and Richard Lease (right) make observations of rock units revealed by the glacier below.
Fire ecologists discuss wildfire impacts
Fire ecologists discuss wildfire impacts at a repeat fire site in Wrangells-St. Elias National Park, AK
Fire ecologists discuss wildfire impacts at a repeat fire site in Wrangells-St. Elias National Park, AK
Limnocorral on McKinley Lake
Limnocorral on McKinley Lake, near Cordova, Alaska for Elodea spp. experiment. This experiment is studying the effect of the invasive species Elodea spp. on aquatic ecosystems. Disclaimer statement: Any use of trade, firm, or product names is for descriptive purposes only and does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.
Limnocorral on McKinley Lake, near Cordova, Alaska for Elodea spp. experiment. This experiment is studying the effect of the invasive species Elodea spp. on aquatic ecosystems. Disclaimer statement: Any use of trade, firm, or product names is for descriptive purposes only and does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.