Images

Fredericksburg geomagnetic observatory.

Zebra Mussel (Dreissena polymorpha) vs Quagga Mussel (Dreissena rostriformis bugensis). The only two dreissenid mussels known to have been introduced into the US. Both the quagga mussel and zebra mussel are prolific breeders possibly contributing to their spread and abundance. The introduction of both dreissenid species into the

This southern sea otter is settling down to rest in a small patch of Egregia (feather boa kelp). Find more sea otter photos at the USFWS Ventura sea otter Flickr gallery.

Two wind turbines in a New York forest. 

Unlike their smiling cartoon brethren on television, since 2013, real-life sea stars have been suffering from a wasting disease epidemic in which they lose limbs and literally disintegrate in a matter of days. 

Yellow bellied flycatcher in the Presidential Range, White Mountains, NH

USGS scientist Carlos Rodriguez, deploying a sensor at Newmarket Creek at Mercury Boulevard in Hampton, VA.

Aphanizomenon is a common bloom-forming cyanobacteria, AKA, blue-green algae.  Many strains produce saxitoxin and cylindrospermopsin.

Snowshoe hare experiencing camouflage mismatch in the spring at the Seeley Lake, MT, study site.

Honey bees live and work in highly collaborative, social colonies with a sole reproducing queen, and they make honey by storing nectar from flowering plants in their hives for use during food scarcities.

Lead shot in the fall zone at the Broadkiln Sportsman's Club (quarter-coin for scale).

Looking straight up from the center of the Shake Table.

The Bois de Sioux river channel near White Rock, SD.

The Bois de Sioux river channel near White Rock, SD.

Christian Bongard collects data from a weather station in the Shenandoah National Park.

Mike Sabatino (volunteer for science) wires a weather station in the Shenandoah National Park

Workers repairing a road.

Workers repairing a road.