USGS team members on the RV Norseman II
Detailed Description
From left: Joshua Carpenter (USGS volunteer), Ami Everett (USGS biological science technician), Amanda Herbert (USGS biological science technician), and Caroline Cummings (USGS volunteer) conducting Pacific walrus age structure surveys from the RV Norseman II. The team observed walruses hauled-out on sea ice and assigned each animal in a group to an age/sex category according to published criteria. USFWS Permit No. 33776D.
Sources/Usage
Public Domain.
Photo by William Beatty, U.S. Geological Survey
Related Content
Walrus Research
The USGS Alaska Science Center conducts long-term research on the Pacific walrus to provide scientific information to Department of Interior management agencies and Alaska Native co-management partners. In addition, the USGS Pacific walrus research program collaborates with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and the State of Alaska’s Department of Fish and Game and Alaska Native co...
Related Content
Walrus Research
The USGS Alaska Science Center conducts long-term research on the Pacific walrus to provide scientific information to Department of Interior management agencies and Alaska Native co-management partners. In addition, the USGS Pacific walrus research program collaborates with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and the State of Alaska’s Department of Fish and Game and Alaska Native co...