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Browse images from a wide range of science topics covered by USGS. All items in this gallery are considered public domain unless otherwise noted.
Scientists collecting data on South Cascade Glacier, Washington State. South Cascade Glacier is located in a north-northwest facing valley near the crest of the Cascade Range in northwest Washington state. In 1959 scientists with the USGS began collecting mass balance data on South Cascade Glacier, now one of five "benchmark glaciers" in the US.
Scientists collecting data on South Cascade Glacier, Washington State. South Cascade Glacier is located in a north-northwest facing valley near the crest of the Cascade Range in northwest Washington state. In 1959 scientists with the USGS began collecting mass balance data on South Cascade Glacier, now one of five "benchmark glaciers" in the US.
Mallard Duck swimming
Rufous Hummingbird in Bellingham, Washington. Rufous Hummingbirds are present in southeast and some select southcentral locations in Alaska.
Rufous Hummingbird in Bellingham, Washington. Rufous Hummingbirds are present in southeast and some select southcentral locations in Alaska.
Black-capped Chickadee in a bush. This species of chickadee is important in Alaska.
Black-capped Chickadee in a bush. This species of chickadee is important in Alaska.
Black-capped Chickadee perched in a bush. This species of chickadee is important in Alaska.
Black-capped Chickadee perched in a bush. This species of chickadee is important in Alaska.
Black-capped Chickadee perched in a bush. This species of chickadee is important in Alaska.
Black-capped Chickadee perched in a bush. This species of chickadee is important in Alaska.
Large flock of Spectacled Eiders aggregated in a sea ice lead in the northern Bering Sea, south of St. Lawrence Island, Alaska. Aerial photograph from a helicopter deployed from the USCG Cutter Polar Sea.
Large flock of Spectacled Eiders aggregated in a sea ice lead in the northern Bering Sea, south of St. Lawrence Island, Alaska. Aerial photograph from a helicopter deployed from the USCG Cutter Polar Sea.
Large flock of Spectacled Eiders aggregated in a sea ice lead at sunset in the northern Bering Sea, south of St. Lawrence Island, Alaska. Aerial photograph from a helicopter deployed from the USCG Cutter Polar Sea.
Large flock of Spectacled Eiders aggregated in a sea ice lead at sunset in the northern Bering Sea, south of St. Lawrence Island, Alaska. Aerial photograph from a helicopter deployed from the USCG Cutter Polar Sea.
Large flock of Spectacled Eiders aggregated in a sea ice lead and on sea ice in the northern Bering Sea, south of St. Lawrence Island, Alaska. Aerial photograph from a helicopter deployed from the USCG Cutter Polar Sea.
Large flock of Spectacled Eiders aggregated in a sea ice lead and on sea ice in the northern Bering Sea, south of St. Lawrence Island, Alaska. Aerial photograph from a helicopter deployed from the USCG Cutter Polar Sea.
Large flock of Spectacled Eiders aggregated in a sea ice lead in the northern Bering Sea, south of St. Lawrence Island, Alaska. Aerial photograph from a helicopter deployed from the USCG Cutter Polar Sea.
Large flock of Spectacled Eiders aggregated in a sea ice lead in the northern Bering Sea, south of St. Lawrence Island, Alaska. Aerial photograph from a helicopter deployed from the USCG Cutter Polar Sea.
Seven Pine Siskins foraging for food on the ground in Juneau, Alaska.
Seven Pine Siskins foraging for food on the ground in Juneau, Alaska.
Rob Wilson adding prepared genetic material to a gel in the Alaska Science Center Molecular Ecology Laboratory.
Rob Wilson adding prepared genetic material to a gel in the Alaska Science Center Molecular Ecology Laboratory.
Lisa Pajot extracting DNA from samples (specifically she is precipitating the DNA out of solution with ethanol).
Lisa Pajot extracting DNA from samples (specifically she is precipitating the DNA out of solution with ethanol).
Black-capped Chickadee with a crossed beak on a branch.
Black-capped Chickadee with a crossed beak on a branch.
Common Goldeneye on the water in Alaska.
Common Goldeneye on the water in Alaska.
Common Goldeneye on the water in Alaska.
Common Goldeneye on the water in Alaska.
A Bald Eagle on Juneau Beach in Juneau, Alaska
A Bald Eagle on Juneau Beach in Juneau, Alaska
Bald Eagle on a broken tree on shore of Juneau Beach, Juneau, Alaska.
Bald Eagle on a broken tree on shore of Juneau Beach, Juneau, Alaska.
Bald Eagle on a broken tree on Juneau Beach, Juneau, Alaska.
Bald Eagle on a broken tree on Juneau Beach, Juneau, Alaska.
Common Goldeneye taking off from water, Alaska
Common Goldeneye taking off from water, Alaska
Vegetation clings to a nearly soil free landscape, showing vivid autumn colors.
Vegetation clings to a nearly soil free landscape, showing vivid autumn colors.