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Orange drone with broad wing fit with two propellers and with two flaps at its base on beach. Female walking towards drone. Drones for Science: Walrus Calf Scavenged by Polar Bear
Drones for Science: Walrus Calf Scavenged by Polar Bear
Drones for Science: Walrus Calf Scavenged by Polar Bear

This is B-roll video collected during the fall of 2024 on the Alaskan shores of the Chukchi Sea.

This is B-roll video collected during the fall of 2024 on the Alaskan shores of the Chukchi Sea.

Orange drone on beach with several walrus carcasses near shoreline. Close up of dead young walrus on rocky sandy beach.  Drones for Science: Walrus Carcass Survey
Drones for Science: Walrus Carcass Survey
Drones for Science: Walrus Carcass Survey

This is B-roll video collected during the fall of 2024 on the Alaskan shores of the Chukchi Sea.

This is B-roll video collected during the fall of 2024 on the Alaskan shores of the Chukchi Sea.

Close up of orange water in Kugororuk River, Alaksa. Shrubs and mountains with blue sky. Rusting Rivers b-roll - Kugororuk River
Rusting Rivers b-roll - Kugororuk River
Rusting Rivers b-roll - Kugororuk River

This is B-roll video of the Kugororuk River in Noatak National Park and Preserve, Alaska from July 17, 2023.

This is B-roll video of the Kugororuk River in Noatak National Park and Preserve, Alaska from July 17, 2023.

Creek bed with rocks. The water and Creekbed are a brown orangish color. Orange staining on snow with shrubs along riverbank. Rusting Rivers b-roll - Anaktok Creek
Rusting Rivers b-roll - Anaktok Creek
Rusting Rivers b-roll - Anaktok Creek

This is B-roll video of the Anaktok Creek in Kobuk Valley National Park, Alaska from June 11, 2023.

This is B-roll video of the Anaktok Creek in Kobuk Valley National Park, Alaska from June 11, 2023.

Black and white images show damage caused by the 1964 earthquake and tsunami in Valdez, Alaska The 1964 Tsunami in Valdez, Alaska
The 1964 Tsunami in Valdez, Alaska
The 1964 Tsunami in Valdez, Alaska

This is a remarkable film of the underwater landslide and tsunami at Valdez, Alaska, taken during the 1964 Great Alaska earthquake. 

It has never been seen before in its correct sequence. There is no other film that we are aware of that shows the formation of a large submarine landslide.

This is a remarkable film of the underwater landslide and tsunami at Valdez, Alaska, taken during the 1964 Great Alaska earthquake. 

It has never been seen before in its correct sequence. There is no other film that we are aware of that shows the formation of a large submarine landslide.

Black and white images show damage caused by the 1964 earthquake and tsunami in Valdez, Alaska The 1964 Tsunami in Valdez, Alaska (AD)
The 1964 Tsunami in Valdez, Alaska (AD)
The 1964 Tsunami in Valdez, Alaska (AD)

This is a remarkable film of the underwater landslide and tsunami at Valdez, Alaska, taken during the 1964 Great Alaska earthquake. 

It has never been seen before in its correct sequence. There is no other film that we are aware of that shows the formation of a large submarine landslide.

This is a remarkable film of the underwater landslide and tsunami at Valdez, Alaska, taken during the 1964 Great Alaska earthquake. 

It has never been seen before in its correct sequence. There is no other film that we are aware of that shows the formation of a large submarine landslide.

Two polar bears in water. Top center you see the underside chin of bear and below you see full face and neck of bear. POV Polar Bear Collar Cam B-roll 2019, 2021, and 2022
POV Polar Bear Collar Cam B-roll 2019, 2021, and 2022
POV Polar Bear Collar Cam B-roll 2019, 2021, and 2022

This is B-roll video of POV Polar Bear Collar Cam B-roll 2019, 2021, and 2022. 

This is B-roll video of POV Polar Bear Collar Cam B-roll 2019, 2021, and 2022. 

Cover image for Climate Science Champions series Climate Science Champions: Introduction (AD)
Climate Science Champions: Introduction (AD)
Climate Science Champions: Introduction (AD)

From volcanologists to oceanographers, biologists to paleontologists, the U.S. Geological Survey employs thousands of scientists across the Earth sciences. Each has a unique role in supporting the bureau’s mission of providing “science that matters” to the American people.

From volcanologists to oceanographers, biologists to paleontologists, the U.S. Geological Survey employs thousands of scientists across the Earth sciences. Each has a unique role in supporting the bureau’s mission of providing “science that matters” to the American people.

Cover image for Climate Science Champions series Climate Science Champions: Introduction
Climate Science Champions: Introduction
Climate Science Champions: Introduction

From volcanologists to oceanographers, biologists to paleontologists, the U.S. Geological Survey employs thousands of scientists across the Earth sciences. Each has a unique role in supporting the bureau’s mission of providing “science that matters” to the American people.

From volcanologists to oceanographers, biologists to paleontologists, the U.S. Geological Survey employs thousands of scientists across the Earth sciences. Each has a unique role in supporting the bureau’s mission of providing “science that matters” to the American people.

Aerial survey for Black Brant at Izembek Lagoon, Alaska USGS Alaska Science Center Ecosystems Analytics Program
USGS Alaska Science Center Ecosystems Analytics Program
USGS Alaska Science Center Ecosystems Analytics Program

The USGS Alaska Science Center Ecosystems Analytics program is a group of quantitative biologists and research statisticians who provide analytical support to USGS scientists to answer challenging ecological topics and management questions for USGS partners.

The USGS Alaska Science Center Ecosystems Analytics program is a group of quantitative biologists and research statisticians who provide analytical support to USGS scientists to answer challenging ecological topics and management questions for USGS partners.

Scientist preparing Influenza A virus samples for Sequencing USGS Alaska Science Center Molecular Ecology Lab
USGS Alaska Science Center Molecular Ecology Lab
USGS Alaska Science Center Molecular Ecology Lab

The Molecular Ecology Lab at the USGS Alaska Science Center provides genetic information on the health and status of biological resources for diverse local, state, and federal partners.

The Molecular Ecology Lab at the USGS Alaska Science Center provides genetic information on the health and status of biological resources for diverse local, state, and federal partners.

White breasted bird with orange feet, black/brown back, short beak USGS Alaska Science Center Shorebird Research Program
USGS Alaska Science Center Shorebird Research Program
USGS Alaska Science Center Shorebird Research Program

The USGS Alaska Science Center shorebird research program focuses on studies that improve our knowledge of shorebirds and addresses key questions for management agencies about the distribution and abundance of these species.

The USGS Alaska Science Center shorebird research program focuses on studies that improve our knowledge of shorebirds and addresses key questions for management agencies about the distribution and abundance of these species.

Large polar bear USGS Alaska Science Center Polar Bear Research Program
USGS Alaska Science Center Polar Bear Research Program
USGS Alaska Science Center Polar Bear Research Program

The USGS Alaska Science Center leads long–term research on polar bears to inform local, state, national and international policy makers regarding conservation of the species and its habitat.

The USGS Alaska Science Center leads long–term research on polar bears to inform local, state, national and international policy makers regarding conservation of the species and its habitat.

Researchers walk between hundreds of spawning sockeye salmon in shallow lake at Izembek National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska Spawning sockeye salmon in Izembek National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska
Spawning sockeye salmon in Izembek National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska
Spawning sockeye salmon in Izembek National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska

USGS Upper Midwest Water Science Center hydrologist Laura Hubbard navigates between hundreds of spawning sockeye salmon as she filters water to detect avian influenza virus at Izembek National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska.

USGS Upper Midwest Water Science Center hydrologist Laura Hubbard navigates between hundreds of spawning sockeye salmon as she filters water to detect avian influenza virus at Izembek National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska.

Looking at underneath of caribou face as she is eats tussock cottongrass with a GPS-enabled video camera attached to collar. Barren-Ground Caribou Eating Tussock Cottongrass Flowerheads
Barren-Ground Caribou Eating Tussock Cottongrass Flowerheads
Barren-Ground Caribou Eating Tussock Cottongrass Flowerheads

This is B-roll video collected from an adult female caribou wearing a camera collar feeding on tussock cottongrass in USFWS Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, June 13, 2021. 

This is B-roll video collected from an adult female caribou wearing a camera collar feeding on tussock cottongrass in USFWS Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, June 13, 2021. 

Polar bear on ice with text reading 2022 Polar Bear Research Masterplan 2022 Polar Bear Research Masterplan
2022 Polar Bear Research Masterplan
2022 Polar Bear Research Masterplan

Scientists continue to study how a warming Arctic will affect polar bear populations. The new 2022 Polar Bear Research Council Masterplan identifies how polar bears in zoos can help fill knowledge gaps that benefit wild populations.

Scientists continue to study how a warming Arctic will affect polar bear populations. The new 2022 Polar Bear Research Council Masterplan identifies how polar bears in zoos can help fill knowledge gaps that benefit wild populations.

Looking at underneath of caribou face as she and other caribou walk on beach. Sand and small rocks on beach. Barren-Ground Caribou Experiencing Insect Harassment in a Coastal Area
Barren-Ground Caribou Experiencing Insect Harassment in a Coastal Area
Barren-Ground Caribou Experiencing Insect Harassment in a Coastal Area

This is b-roll video collected from an adult female caribou wearing a camera collar in Yukon coastal habitat, July 7, 2022. 

This is b-roll video collected from an adult female caribou wearing a camera collar in Yukon coastal habitat, July 7, 2022. 

USGS Pacific Seabird Research
USGS Pacific Seabird Research
USGS Pacific Seabird Research

Alaska's coastal and offshore waters provide foraging habitat for an estimated 100 million birds comprising more than 90 different species. Researchers at the USGS Alaska Science Center work in collaboration with many partner agencies, non-governmental organizations, universities and rehabilitation centers to investigate seabirds.

Alaska's coastal and offshore waters provide foraging habitat for an estimated 100 million birds comprising more than 90 different species. Researchers at the USGS Alaska Science Center work in collaboration with many partner agencies, non-governmental organizations, universities and rehabilitation centers to investigate seabirds.

Under Ice Habitat in Canning River Delta
Under Ice Habitat in Canning River Delta
Under Ice Habitat in Canning River Delta

In the Arctic, rivers are often thought to freeze completely during winter. Since fish need liquid water to survive, there are few places where they can live. Fish usually inhabit deep river channels and areas where springwater enters a stream.

In the Arctic, rivers are often thought to freeze completely during winter. Since fish need liquid water to survive, there are few places where they can live. Fish usually inhabit deep river channels and areas where springwater enters a stream.

Polar Bears Film Their Own Sea Ice World
Polar Bears Film Their Own Sea Ice World
Polar Bears Film Their Own Sea Ice World

This video showcases the latest polar bear point-of-view footage to date along with an interview of the research scientist who is responsible for the project. Released in conjunction with a new scientific study led by the USGS. 
 

This video showcases the latest polar bear point-of-view footage to date along with an interview of the research scientist who is responsible for the project. Released in conjunction with a new scientific study led by the USGS. 
 

Aerial view of walruses crowded tightly on a thin strip of land surrounded by sea water. Walrus Coastal Haulout Video B-roll (combined)
Walrus Coastal Haulout Video B-roll (combined)
Walrus Coastal Haulout Video B-roll (combined)

When sea ice is absent in the Chukchi Sea region, walruses gather in large numbers along the northwestern coast of Alaska to rest on shore.  USGS has worked with local communities and partners across the Bering Strait to develop methods to estimate regional abundance of walruses using these coastal haulouts and to understand the population consequences of resti

When sea ice is absent in the Chukchi Sea region, walruses gather in large numbers along the northwestern coast of Alaska to rest on shore.  USGS has worked with local communities and partners across the Bering Strait to develop methods to estimate regional abundance of walruses using these coastal haulouts and to understand the population consequences of resti

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