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Here are news articles about the Southwest Biological Science Center's research and activities. 

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A Tale of Two Islands and the Future of an Ocean Sentinel Seabird

A Tale of Two Islands and the Future of an Ocean Sentinel Seabird

Join us for a USGS Friday's Findings webinar that shares the story of a small seabird that can tell us a lot about a changing ocean and what managers...

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Tree rings provide an important multi-century context for the current wildfire crisis

Tree rings provide an important multi-century context for the current wildfire crisis

Join us for a USGS Fueling Discovery webinar that takes in-depth look at what centuries of tree-ring data can tell us about today’s wildfire crisis.

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Amphibian Week with USGS: Science for Healthy Habitats

Amphibian Week with USGS: Science for Healthy Habitats

Amphibians (frogs, toads, salamanders, newts, and caecilians) are key contributors to healthy ecosystems and important indicators of environmental...

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Art of Inquiry: Celebrating a semester of Art & Science at the Flagstaff Stemmy Awards

Art of Inquiry: Celebrating a semester of Art & Science at the Flagstaff Stemmy Awards

USGS celebrates the designation of Jessina Clasen and John Compton from Flagstaff Arts and Leadership Academy (FALA) as finalists for "Teacher of the...

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Science in Service: How USGS monitoring helps the US Navy sustain a rare species

Science in Service: How USGS monitoring helps the US Navy sustain a rare species

Working closely with the U.S. Navy on San Nicolas Island, the USGS conducts a long-term monitoring program of Island Night Lizards, a rare species...

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New project: Early detection of aquatic threats—eDNA research in the Colorado River ecosystem & Lake Powell

New project: Early detection of aquatic threats—eDNA research in the Colorado River ecosystem & Lake Powell

The USGS and partners are conducting environmental DNA (eDNA) research in the Colorado River downstream from Glen Canyon Dam and in Lake Powell to...

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SBSC Social Media

SBSC Social Media

The Southwest Biological Science Center (SBSC) is based in Flagstaff, AZ, with field stations in Tucson, AZ, and Moab, UT.  SBSC's social media...

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Innovative and actionable science that informs decision making for our vast and dynamic U.S. drylands

Innovative and actionable science that informs decision making for our vast and dynamic U.S. drylands

Title:  Using new tools for old problems: Innovative and actionable science that informs decision making for our vast and dynamic U.S. drylands

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RAMPS Newsletter - Fall 2025

RAMPS Newsletter - Fall 2025

In this edition: Staff updates, field trips, and a new publication on bridging seed selection theory and practice

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September 22nd: Art and Science Converge at USGS for a Flagstaff Festival of Science Exhibition

September 22nd: Art and Science Converge at USGS for a Flagstaff Festival of Science Exhibition

Join us on Monday, September 22 for “The Art of Inquiry,” a special Flagstaff Festival of Science exhibition showcasing a six-week collaboration...

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Genetic Divide Among Humpback Chub in Grand Canyon?

Genetic Divide Among Humpback Chub in Grand Canyon?

Research has revealed differences in habitats, behavior, growth, and migration among humpback chub in the Grand Canyon, prompting questions about...

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