Bridge crossing over Toklat River
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Bridge over Toklat River
Bridge crossing over Toklat River
Dan Monson on the Beach with Tagged Walrus Near Pt Lay, AK
Dan Monson on the Beach with Tagged Walrus Near Pt Lay, AKWalruses gathered on Alaskan shores of the Chukchi Sea by the tens of thousands in late August and September of 2010 after the last of the sea ice dissipated.
Dan Monson on the Beach with Tagged Walrus Near Pt Lay, AK
Dan Monson on the Beach with Tagged Walrus Near Pt Lay, AKWalruses gathered on Alaskan shores of the Chukchi Sea by the tens of thousands in late August and September of 2010 after the last of the sea ice dissipated.
Walrus Calf Looking out From the Group Near Pt Lay, AK
Walrus Calf Looking out From the Group Near Pt Lay, AKWalruses gathered on Alaskan shores of the Chukchi Sea by the tens of thousands in late August and September of 2010 after the last of the sea ice dissipated.
Walrus Calf Looking out From the Group Near Pt Lay, AK
Walrus Calf Looking out From the Group Near Pt Lay, AKWalruses gathered on Alaskan shores of the Chukchi Sea by the tens of thousands in late August and September of 2010 after the last of the sea ice dissipated.
Walrus High on the Barrier Island Beaches Near Pt Lay, AK
Walrus High on the Barrier Island Beaches Near Pt Lay, AKWalruses gathered on Alaskan shores of the Chukchi Sea by the tens of thousands in late August and September of 2010 after the last of the sea ice dissipated.
Walrus High on the Barrier Island Beaches Near Pt Lay, AK
Walrus High on the Barrier Island Beaches Near Pt Lay, AKWalruses gathered on Alaskan shores of the Chukchi Sea by the tens of thousands in late August and September of 2010 after the last of the sea ice dissipated.
Cow with Her Yearling Calf on the Beach Near Pt. Lay, AK
Cow with Her Yearling Calf on the Beach Near Pt. Lay, AKWalruses gathered on Alaskan shores of the Chukchi Sea by the tens of thousands in late August and September of 2010 after the last of the sea ice dissipated.
Cow with Her Yearling Calf on the Beach Near Pt. Lay, AK
Cow with Her Yearling Calf on the Beach Near Pt. Lay, AKWalruses gathered on Alaskan shores of the Chukchi Sea by the tens of thousands in late August and September of 2010 after the last of the sea ice dissipated.
Tony Fischbach on the Beach with Tagged Walrus Near Pt Lay, AK
Tony Fischbach on the Beach with Tagged Walrus Near Pt Lay, AKWalruses gathered on Alaskan shores of the Chukchi Sea by the tens of thousands in late August and September of 2010 after the last of the sea ice dissipated.
Tony Fischbach on the Beach with Tagged Walrus Near Pt Lay, AK
Tony Fischbach on the Beach with Tagged Walrus Near Pt Lay, AKWalruses gathered on Alaskan shores of the Chukchi Sea by the tens of thousands in late August and September of 2010 after the last of the sea ice dissipated.
Walrus Resting in the Evening Sun Near Pt Lay, AK
Walruses gathered on Alaskan shores of the Chukchi Sea by the tens of thousands in late August and September of 2010 after the last of the sea ice dissipated.
Walruses gathered on Alaskan shores of the Chukchi Sea by the tens of thousands in late August and September of 2010 after the last of the sea ice dissipated.
Great Gray Owl in Peace River, Alberta, Canada
Great Gray Owl on a fence post in Peace River, Alberta, Canada. This species of owl is present in Alaska also.
Great Gray Owl on a fence post in Peace River, Alberta, Canada. This species of owl is present in Alaska also.
Closer view of Great Gray Owl in Peace River, Alberta, Canada
Closer view of Great Gray Owl in Peace River, Alberta, CanadaCloser view of Great Gray Owl on a fence post in Peace River, Alberta, Canada.
Closer view of Great Gray Owl in Peace River, Alberta, Canada
Closer view of Great Gray Owl in Peace River, Alberta, CanadaCloser view of Great Gray Owl on a fence post in Peace River, Alberta, Canada.
Volcanic Deposits at Okmok
Some of the thick volcanic deposits at Okmok that are being studied to reconstruct the sequence of events during the 2008 eruption. Photo taken on August 6, 2010 by Dr. Ort.
Some of the thick volcanic deposits at Okmok that are being studied to reconstruct the sequence of events during the 2008 eruption. Photo taken on August 6, 2010 by Dr. Ort.
Scientist lowering the CTD on the R/V Alaskan Gyre
Scientist lowering the CTD on the R/V Alaskan GyreMayumi Arimitsu lowering the instrument to measure oceanographic data from the R/V Alaskan Gyre
Scientist lowering the CTD on the R/V Alaskan Gyre
Scientist lowering the CTD on the R/V Alaskan GyreMayumi Arimitsu lowering the instrument to measure oceanographic data from the R/V Alaskan Gyre
Scientist lowering CTD equipment into the water
Mayumi Arimitsu lowering the CTD equipment into the water.
Mayumi Arimitsu lowering the CTD equipment into the water.
Mayumi Arimitsu sorting forage fish on the R/V Alaskan Gyre
Mayumi Arimitsu sorting forage fish on the R/V Alaskan GyreMayumi Arimitsu sorting through fish caught in the mid-water trawl on the R/V Alaskan Gyre
Mayumi Arimitsu sorting forage fish on the R/V Alaskan Gyre
Mayumi Arimitsu sorting forage fish on the R/V Alaskan GyreMayumi Arimitsu sorting through fish caught in the mid-water trawl on the R/V Alaskan Gyre
Scientist emptying the trawl contents in a large bucket
Scientist emptying the trawl contents in a large bucketMayumi Arimitsu emptying the trawl contents in a large bucket in Prince William Sound.
Scientist emptying the trawl contents in a large bucket
Scientist emptying the trawl contents in a large bucketMayumi Arimitsu emptying the trawl contents in a large bucket in Prince William Sound.
A north slope camp
An enhanced photo of camp on the north slope.
An enhanced photo of camp on the north slope.
Sorting through invertebrates from a north slope lake of Alaska
Sorting through invertebrates from a north slope lake of AlaskaAs part of the Changing Arctic Ecosystem project, two biologists sampling invertebrates near the Chipp River area.
Sorting through invertebrates from a north slope lake of Alaska
Sorting through invertebrates from a north slope lake of AlaskaAs part of the Changing Arctic Ecosystem project, two biologists sampling invertebrates near the Chipp River area.
Ice wedge polygons on the north slope of Alaska
Ice wedge polygons near the Chipp River area on the north slope of Alaska
Ice wedge polygons near the Chipp River area on the north slope of Alaska
Ruddy Turnstone
The avian paramyxovirus is found across the planet, infect wild and domestic birds, and sometimes lead to disease outbreaks, but according to a new study led by the USGS, wild ducks and shorebirds do not appear to carry these viruses, which can lead to Newcastle disease that sickens or kills poultry.
The avian paramyxovirus is found across the planet, infect wild and domestic birds, and sometimes lead to disease outbreaks, but according to a new study led by the USGS, wild ducks and shorebirds do not appear to carry these viruses, which can lead to Newcastle disease that sickens or kills poultry.
Whimbrel chick on the Colville River Delta, Alaska
Whimbrel chick on the Colville River Delta, AlaskaWhimbrel chick on the Colville River Delta, Alaska.
Whimbrel chick on the Colville River Delta, Alaska
Whimbrel chick on the Colville River Delta, AlaskaWhimbrel chick on the Colville River Delta, Alaska.
Male King Eider
King Eiders are well adapted to the frigid climate of the Arctic. These birds feed on mollusks and can reach depths up to 150 meters when diving in the ocean.
King Eiders are well adapted to the frigid climate of the Arctic. These birds feed on mollusks and can reach depths up to 150 meters when diving in the ocean.
Female Bar-tailed Godwit at a breeding site along the Colville River, Alaska
Female Bar-tailed Godwit at a breeding site along the Colville River, AlaskaFemale Bar-tailed Godwit at a breeding site along the Colville River, Alaska.
Female Bar-tailed Godwit at a breeding site along the Colville River, Alaska
Female Bar-tailed Godwit at a breeding site along the Colville River, AlaskaFemale Bar-tailed Godwit at a breeding site along the Colville River, Alaska.