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Below are images and videos associated with Climate Research and Development fieldwork and research. We've also included a link to a climate illustrations webpage with illustrations that help explain tricky climate concepts and explain how climate change impacts ecosystems.

Images

Coastal ecosystems that store carbon and carbon flows within these ecosystems. Full alt text in caption.
Blue Carbon
Blue Carbon
Blue Carbon

Blue carbon refers to carbon captured in coastal and ocean ecosystems.

Blue carbon refers to carbon captured in coastal and ocean ecosystems.

USGS scientists preparing samples in the lab
Preparing sediment samples in the lab
Preparing sediment samples in the lab
Preparing sediment samples in the lab

Physical Scientist Michelle Leung and Research Geologist Natalie Kehrwald prepare sediment samples from Santa Fe Lake, New Mexico to analyze records of interactions between past fires and human activity over the last few thousand years. 

Physical Scientist Michelle Leung and Research Geologist Natalie Kehrwald prepare sediment samples from Santa Fe Lake, New Mexico to analyze records of interactions between past fires and human activity over the last few thousand years. 

light blue waters surrounding Sand Island of Palmyra Atoll
Sand Island, Palmyra Atoll
Sand Island, Palmyra Atoll
Sand Island, Palmyra Atoll

Sand Island, one of the first islands on the atoll to have successfully eradicated coconut palms, which were quickly replaced by a healthy Pisonia forest with abundant shorebird life.  

Sand Island, one of the first islands on the atoll to have successfully eradicated coconut palms, which were quickly replaced by a healthy Pisonia forest with abundant shorebird life.  

light blue water and palm trees along the Western Lagoon of Palmyra Atoll
Western Lagoon Shoreline, Palmyra Atoll
Western Lagoon Shoreline, Palmyra Atoll
Western Lagoon Shoreline, Palmyra Atoll

A view of the shoreline with palm trees above bright blue water in the Western Lagoon, Palmyra Atoll.

A view of the shoreline with palm trees above bright blue water in the Western Lagoon, Palmyra Atoll.

stand of dead coconut palms
Dead Coconut Palms, Palmyra Atoll
Dead Coconut Palms, Palmyra Atoll
Dead Coconut Palms, Palmyra Atoll

A recently treated stand of coconut palms, standing and dead, which will naturally convert back to Pisonia forest, on Palmyra Atoll. 

A recently treated stand of coconut palms, standing and dead, which will naturally convert back to Pisonia forest, on Palmyra Atoll. 

sandy north shore of Palmyra Atoll
North Shore of Palmyra Atoll
North Shore of Palmyra Atoll
North Shore of Palmyra Atoll

A view of the sandy north shore of Palmyra Atoll, with a forested edge. Recently killed coconut palm trunks poke out of the forested area.

A view of the sandy north shore of Palmyra Atoll, with a forested edge. Recently killed coconut palm trunks poke out of the forested area.

Videos

Image shows waves on the open ocean with text reading Climate Research and Development Program Climate Research and Development Program – Day in the Life of Climate R & D
Climate Research and Development Program – Day in the Life of Climate R & D
Climate Research and Development Program – Day in the Life of Climate R & D

USGS science helps to understand the causes and effects of environmental change. Scientists in the Climate Research and Development Program focus specifically on these changes, conducting their work across many fields and disciplines throughout the United States and the globe.

USGS science helps to understand the causes and effects of environmental change. Scientists in the Climate Research and Development Program focus specifically on these changes, conducting their work across many fields and disciplines throughout the United States and the globe.

Image shows waves on the open ocean with text reading Climate Research and Development Program Climate Research and Development Program – Day in the Life of Climate R & D (AD)
Climate Research and Development Program – Day in the Life of Climate R & D (AD)
Climate Research and Development Program – Day in the Life of Climate R & D (AD)

USGS science helps to understand the causes and effects of environmental change. Scientists in the Climate Research and Development Program focus specifically on these changes, conducting their work across many fields and disciplines throughout the United States and the globe.

USGS science helps to understand the causes and effects of environmental change. Scientists in the Climate Research and Development Program focus specifically on these changes, conducting their work across many fields and disciplines throughout the United States and the globe.

Photo of three scientists preparing to cap a sediment core on a ship deck Climate Research and Development Program – Ariana Sutton-Grier
Climate Research and Development Program – Ariana Sutton-Grier
Climate Research and Development Program – Ariana Sutton-Grier

USGS science helps to understand the causes and effects of environmental change. Ariana Sutton-Grier is the coordinator of the Climate Research and Development Program, whose scientists focus specifically on environmental changes that have occurred in the past, are taking place now, or will occur in the future. 

USGS science helps to understand the causes and effects of environmental change. Ariana Sutton-Grier is the coordinator of the Climate Research and Development Program, whose scientists focus specifically on environmental changes that have occurred in the past, are taking place now, or will occur in the future. 

Photo of three scientists preparing to cap a sediment core on a ship deck Climate Research and Development Program – Ariana Sutton-Grier (AD)
Climate Research and Development Program – Ariana Sutton-Grier (AD)
Climate Research and Development Program – Ariana Sutton-Grier (AD)

USGS science helps to understand the causes and effects of environmental change. Ariana Sutton-Grier is the coordinator of the Climate Research and Development Program, whose scientists focus specifically on environmental changes that have occurred in the past, are taking place now, or will occur in the future. 

USGS science helps to understand the causes and effects of environmental change. Ariana Sutton-Grier is the coordinator of the Climate Research and Development Program, whose scientists focus specifically on environmental changes that have occurred in the past, are taking place now, or will occur in the future. 

view off back of boat as science crew prepare to deploy marine sediment trap Deploying the Marine Sediment Sampler in Gulf of Mexico (AD)
Deploying the Marine Sediment Sampler in Gulf of Mexico (AD)
Deploying the Marine Sediment Sampler in Gulf of Mexico (AD)

Video of scientific and ship crew deploying a sediment trap in the Gulf of Mexico off of a research vessel.

view looking towards back of ship as science crew prepare to deploy sediment trap Deploying the Marine Sediment Sampler in Gulf of Mexico
Deploying the Marine Sediment Sampler in Gulf of Mexico
Deploying the Marine Sediment Sampler in Gulf of Mexico

Video of scientific and ship crew deploying a sediment trap in the Gulf of Mexico off of a research vessel.

Video of scientific and ship crew deploying a sediment trap in the Gulf of Mexico off of a research vessel.

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