A blue catfish (Ictalurus furcatus) swims in the shallows of Dogue Creek near Mount Vernon, Virginia.
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Blue catfish swimming
A blue catfish (Ictalurus furcatus) swims in the shallows of Dogue Creek near Mount Vernon, Virginia.
Tree-covered trail at Leetown
One of the many trails at Leetown Research Laboratory behind the Fish Health building. It is a beautiful, shaded path that leads to the baseball field and degassing building. A very relaxing place to stroll and listen to the birds in the woods on either side of the path. Oftentimes, flycatchers can be heard or spotted in this area.
One of the many trails at Leetown Research Laboratory behind the Fish Health building. It is a beautiful, shaded path that leads to the baseball field and degassing building. A very relaxing place to stroll and listen to the birds in the woods on either side of the path. Oftentimes, flycatchers can be heard or spotted in this area.
Shannon White Holding Shortnose Sturgeon
Sturgeons are among the most endangered animals globally. Once plentiful along the Atlantic coast, the shortnose sturgeon suffered severe population declines due to overfishing and habitat loss. In 1973, it was listed under the federal Endangered Species Act, as the Hudson River—its key habitat—was heavily polluted and oxygen-deprived.
Sturgeons are among the most endangered animals globally. Once plentiful along the Atlantic coast, the shortnose sturgeon suffered severe population declines due to overfishing and habitat loss. In 1973, it was listed under the federal Endangered Species Act, as the Hudson River—its key habitat—was heavily polluted and oxygen-deprived.
BlueCatfishMap
Native to the Mississippi, Ohio, Missouri, and Rio Grande Rivers, blue catfish were first introduced as a novel sportfish to the James River in the 1970s (Chesapeake Bay Program, 2020). The map below depicts observational records of the spatial and temporal invasion of blue catfish in the Chesapeake Bay.
Native to the Mississippi, Ohio, Missouri, and Rio Grande Rivers, blue catfish were first introduced as a novel sportfish to the James River in the 1970s (Chesapeake Bay Program, 2020). The map below depicts observational records of the spatial and temporal invasion of blue catfish in the Chesapeake Bay.
Great Blue Heron
The great blue heron (Ardea herodias) is a large, wading bird known for its striking blue-gray plumage, long legs, and graceful demeanor, commonly found near water bodies across North America. This one was photographed in Ocean City, MD.
The great blue heron (Ardea herodias) is a large, wading bird known for its striking blue-gray plumage, long legs, and graceful demeanor, commonly found near water bodies across North America. This one was photographed in Ocean City, MD.
Tom O'Connell
Tom O'Connell is the Center Director for the Eastern Ecological Science Center.
Tom O'Connell is the Center Director for the Eastern Ecological Science Center.
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USGS Eastern Ecological Science Center BSL-3 Laboratory
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2022 Blotchy Bass Syndrome Biosurveillance Project
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2022 Blotchy Bass Syndrome Biosurveillance Project
2022 Blotchy Bass Syndrome Biosurveillance ProjectBlotchy bass syndrome (BBS) is the presence of hyperpigmentation (melanosis) on the external surface of black basses. This condition has received increased attention from anglers and resource managers in recent years and is a popular topic of discussion and reporting on angling websites and blogging platforms.
USGS Native Bee Inventory and Monitoring Lab at Eastern Ecological Science Center
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USGS Native Bee Inventory and Monitoring Lab at Eastern Ecological Science Center
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