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Christmas tree worms have made their home on a brain coral. Tropical corals reefs are complex ecosystems, but are rapidly being lost to bleaching and disease, linked to increasing water temperatures.

A queen trigger fish and a green turtle feeding together on a reef in Belize.

During his visit, Secretary Salazar announced that the National Park Service will offer three fee-free weekends throughout the entire system to encourage Americans to experience national treasures like Cuyahoga Valley National Park.

Secretary Salazar meets with Park employees and volunteers at Cuyahoga Valley National Park.

Secretary Salazar addressed the City Club of Cleveland where he highlighted the \$23 million the Department of the Interior will invest in Ohio through the 2009 American Reinvestment and Recovery Act.

Secretary Salazar walking with the Superintendent of Cuyahoga Valley National Park, John Debo.

North Dakota Discovery Farms Dazey waterway site 1 located southeast of Dazey, North Dakota. In 2008, the Dazey Farm became the second farm in the North Dakota Discovery Farms project. Farm is owned and operated by Kim and Denise Amann and their family since 1955.

The inside of Embden data shelter 1 and 2. Located in southeast Cass County about 8 miles south of Embden, North Dakota. In 2009, Embden became the third farm in the North Dakota Discovery Farms project.

USGS scientist collecting water samples for pesticide analysis at Woodward Resevoir Pond near Oakdale, California.

JoAnn Holloway(USGS) and Ron Wiederholt(NDSU) collecting soil samples.

North Dakota Discovery Farms Embden waterway site 1 and 2. Located in southeast Cass County about 8 miles south of Embden, North Dakota. In 2009, Embden became the third farm in the North Dakota Discovery Farms project.

USGS rapidly deployable gage temporarily installed to monitor 2009 flood on James River at Fifth Street in Jamestown, North Dakota.

The inside of Embden data shelter 1 and 2. Located in southeast Cass County about 8 miles south of Embden, North Dakota. In 2009, Embden became the third farm in the North Dakota Discovery Farms project.

Discovery Farms Embden waterway site 1 and 2. Located in southeast Cass County about 8 miles south of Embden, North Dakota. In 2009, Embden became the third farm in the North Dakota Discovery Farms project.

North Dakota Discovery Farms Dazey waterway site 3 being rebuilt after 2009 Spring runoff.

North Dakota Discovery Farms Embden waterway site 3 located in southeast Cass County about 8 miles south of Embden, North Dakota.

North Dakota Discovery Farms Dazey waterway site 3 being rebuilt after 2009 Spring runoff.

Riffle on Pipestem Creek near Pingree, North Dakota.

A Hawaiian Hoary fits in the palm of one's hand.

Building 3 at the USGS location in Menlo Park, CA, looking across the flagpole circle.

The upper Sheyenne River, above Harvey, North Dakota, meandering through a pasture.