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A picture is worth a thousand words. Take a look at some images capturing science activities at the USGS Wetland and Aquatic Research Center.
To understand how changes in rainfall and temperature might affect coastal wetlands in the northern Gulf of Mexico, USGS researchers conducted field studies at 10 estuaries in five states (Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida). The fieldwork took place in a variety of coastal wetland types, including mangroves, marshes, and salt flats.
To understand how changes in rainfall and temperature might affect coastal wetlands in the northern Gulf of Mexico, USGS researchers conducted field studies at 10 estuaries in five states (Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida). The fieldwork took place in a variety of coastal wetland types, including mangroves, marshes, and salt flats.
Red bubblegum coral (Paragorgia) and several colonies of Primnoa occupy a boulder in close proximity to an anemone and sea star, at approximately 440 meters depth in Norfolk Canyon. Image courtesy of Deepwater Canyons 2013 – Pathways to the Abyss, NOAA-OER/BOEM/USGS
Red bubblegum coral (Paragorgia) and several colonies of Primnoa occupy a boulder in close proximity to an anemone and sea star, at approximately 440 meters depth in Norfolk Canyon. Image courtesy of Deepwater Canyons 2013 – Pathways to the Abyss, NOAA-OER/BOEM/USGS
Brown Marsh observed in southeastern Terrebonne Basin, La
Brown Marsh observed in southeastern Terrebonne Basin, La
Manatee swims in a Florida spring
Manatee swims in a Florida spring
Two manatees with radio transmitters attached
USGS researcher collects data on manatee in Florida spring.
USGS researcher collects data on manatee in Florida spring.
During a research snorkel trip at Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, Dr. Margaret Hunter comes face to face with a manatee.
During a research snorkel trip at Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, Dr. Margaret Hunter comes face to face with a manatee.
Antenna of radar near a wind turbine. Radar is used by USGS researchers to detect flying animals in renewable energy-wildlife research.
Antenna of radar near a wind turbine. Radar is used by USGS researchers to detect flying animals in renewable energy-wildlife research.
An aerial view of coastal marshes along Bayou Dufrene, southwest of the town of Dulac in Louisiana's Terrebonne Basin.
An aerial view of coastal marshes along Bayou Dufrene, southwest of the town of Dulac in Louisiana's Terrebonne Basin.
Collecting a 1-liter water sample in the Boise River for eDNA analysis (Boise, ID)"
Collecting a 1-liter water sample in the Boise River for eDNA analysis (Boise, ID)"
The beach where shorebirds and sea turtles nest along St. Vincent Island, Florida.
The beach where shorebirds and sea turtles nest along St. Vincent Island, Florida.
Florida Everglades
A bleached colony of Diploria labyrinthiformis next to an unbleached colony of Colpophyllia natans.
A bleached colony of Diploria labyrinthiformis next to an unbleached colony of Colpophyllia natans.
Mangroves are "nurseries" for several species of grunts and other fishes which find shelter in the complex prop roots.
Mangroves are "nurseries" for several species of grunts and other fishes which find shelter in the complex prop roots.
Smooth Trunkfishes (Lactophrys triqueter) and other species of oddly-shaped "boxfishes" are characteristic of these mangroves.
Smooth Trunkfishes (Lactophrys triqueter) and other species of oddly-shaped "boxfishes" are characteristic of these mangroves.
Bright red Reef Urchins (Echinometra viridis) graze on algae growing on prop roots and rocks in shallow water.
Bright red Reef Urchins (Echinometra viridis) graze on algae growing on prop roots and rocks in shallow water.
Image of several species of coral growing on and near the prop roots of red mangrove trees. Sponges, feather duster worms, and sea grass also appear in the picture.
Image of several species of coral growing on and near the prop roots of red mangrove trees. Sponges, feather duster worms, and sea grass also appear in the picture.
A curious manatee calf encounters a snorkeling scientist as the USGS Sirenia Project conducts fieldwork at Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, Florida
A curious manatee calf encounters a snorkeling scientist as the USGS Sirenia Project conducts fieldwork at Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, Florida
A Cushion Sea Star (Oreaster reticulata) moves slowly along the bottom near some bright green algae (Caulerpa racemosa).
A Cushion Sea Star (Oreaster reticulata) moves slowly along the bottom near some bright green algae (Caulerpa racemosa).
A juvenile Gray Angelfish (Pomacanthus arcuatus) feeds on sponges with French Grunts nearby.
A juvenile Gray Angelfish (Pomacanthus arcuatus) feeds on sponges with French Grunts nearby.
Juvenile Four Eye Butterflyfishes (Chaetodon capistratus) find protection in the prop roots and feed on coral polyps.
Juvenile Four Eye Butterflyfishes (Chaetodon capistratus) find protection in the prop roots and feed on coral polyps.