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A young female wearing a blue and grey plaid shirt bends over a clear plastic tub to conduct crayfish research.
An intern conducts crayfish research.
An intern conducts crayfish research.
An intern conducts crayfish research.

An EESC Intern working with Paula Henry conducts crayfish research at the Eastern Ecological Science Center in Laurel, MD

An EESC Intern working with Paula Henry conducts crayfish research at the Eastern Ecological Science Center in Laurel, MD

A crayfish sits on a rock under the water.
Crayfish
Crayfish
Crayfish

The crayfish in the picture is a New River riffle crayfish (Cambarus chasmodactylus)
 

The crayfish in the picture is a New River riffle crayfish (Cambarus chasmodactylus)
 

Large round tubs under a domed plastic "roof" called a hoophouse. Used for crayfish research.
Crayfish Hoophouse
Crayfish Hoophouse
Crayfish Hoophouse

The hoophouse is where the crayfish research is done at Eastern Ecological Science Center in Laurel, MD

The hoophouse is where the crayfish research is done at Eastern Ecological Science Center in Laurel, MD

Fish dissection for histopathology analyses
Fish dissection for histopathology analyses
Fish dissection for histopathology analyses
Fish dissection for histopathology analyses

Dr. Cheyenne Smith of the USGS Eastern Ecological Science Center coaches USGS Idaho Water Science Center hydrologic technician Niko Parrish in dissecting a mountain whitefish from northern Idaho's Kootenai River. The samples for histopathology analyses were collected as part of monitoring and assessment of water quality in the transboundary Kootenai River basin.

Dr. Cheyenne Smith of the USGS Eastern Ecological Science Center coaches USGS Idaho Water Science Center hydrologic technician Niko Parrish in dissecting a mountain whitefish from northern Idaho's Kootenai River. The samples for histopathology analyses were collected as part of monitoring and assessment of water quality in the transboundary Kootenai River basin.

Blue Catfish Electrofishing on the Potomac River
Blue Catfish Electrofishing on the Potomac River
Blue Catfish Electrofishing on the Potomac River
Blue Catfish Electrofishing on the Potomac River

Biologists from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources use electrofishing to monitor populations of invasive blue catfish (Ictalurus furcatus) in the Potomac River.

Biologists from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources use electrofishing to monitor populations of invasive blue catfish (Ictalurus furcatus) in the Potomac River.

A small brown, white and black bird is held by a bird bander.
House Wren
House Wren
House Wren

This house wren was banded during the fall migration banding activities at EESC's Bird Banding Laboratory in Lauren, MD. 

This house wren was banded during the fall migration banding activities at EESC's Bird Banding Laboratory in Lauren, MD. 

Videos

Image of a group of technicians next to a river. Text: The USGS Northeast Region: Delivering Science for Better Decisions. The USGS Northeast Region: Delivering Science for Better Decisions
The USGS Northeast Region: Delivering Science for Better Decisions
U.S. Geological Survey. Laboratory for the Analysis of Per-and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) USGS Laboratory for the Analysis of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)
USGS Laboratory for the Analysis of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)
USGS Laboratory for the Analysis of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)

The U.S. Geological Survey laboratory for the analysis of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) uses cutting-edge techniques to analyze environmental samples including tissues, plasma, water, and soils to undertake and support research projects across the country.

The U.S. Geological Survey laboratory for the analysis of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) uses cutting-edge techniques to analyze environmental samples including tissues, plasma, water, and soils to undertake and support research projects across the country.

a video title slide Bird Collisions: Current Science and Future Opportunities
Bird Collisions: Current Science and Future Opportunities
Bird Collisions: Current Science and Future Opportunities

The USGS Eastern Ecological Science Center Bird Banding Lab webinar on the threat of bird collisions, current science and future opportunities. It is estimated that over 1 billion birds are killed annually by collisions with glass every year in the United States.

The USGS Eastern Ecological Science Center Bird Banding Lab webinar on the threat of bird collisions, current science and future opportunities. It is estimated that over 1 billion birds are killed annually by collisions with glass every year in the United States.

Thumbnail text: USGS Eastern Ecological Science Center BSL-3 Laboratory USGS Eastern Ecological Science Center BSL-3 Laboratory
USGS Eastern Ecological Science Center BSL-3 Laboratory
USGS Eastern Ecological Science Center BSL-3 Laboratory

The BSL-3 complex at the USGS Eastern Ecological Science Center was purpose-built to serve our Nation’s needs. This facility has special engineering and design features for maintaining a safe environment when working with diseases that spread in the air.  The facility is unusual in that it is designed to also be used for work with aquatic animals

The BSL-3 complex at the USGS Eastern Ecological Science Center was purpose-built to serve our Nation’s needs. This facility has special engineering and design features for maintaining a safe environment when working with diseases that spread in the air.  The facility is unusual in that it is designed to also be used for work with aquatic animals

Powerpoint slide of title of seminar 2022 Blotchy Bass Syndrome Biosurveillance Project
2022 Blotchy Bass Syndrome Biosurveillance Project
2022 Blotchy Bass Syndrome Biosurveillance Project

Blotchy 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.

Blotchy 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.

Text reads: Native Bee Inventory Monitoring Lab. Images of bee and flower. USGS Native Bee Inventory and Monitoring Lab at Eastern Ecological Science Center
USGS Native Bee Inventory and Monitoring Lab at Eastern Ecological Science Center
USGS Native Bee Inventory and Monitoring Lab at Eastern Ecological Science Center

The USGS Native Bee Inventory and Monitoring Lab designs and develops large and small scale surveys for native bees. As part of this work we also develop identification tools and keys for native bee species. One aspect of creating those tools is creating accurate and detailed pictures of native bees and the plants and insects they interact with.

The USGS Native Bee Inventory and Monitoring Lab designs and develops large and small scale surveys for native bees. As part of this work we also develop identification tools and keys for native bee species. One aspect of creating those tools is creating accurate and detailed pictures of native bees and the plants and insects they interact with.

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