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Arctic lakes support trophic interactions, biological processes, and critical habitat at all trophic levels; however, climatic warming threatens to alter the structure and function of aquatic communities and overall system production.
Arctic lakes support trophic interactions, biological processes, and critical habitat at all trophic levels; however, climatic warming threatens to alter the structure and function of aquatic communities and overall system production.
A USGS Hydrologic Technician collects eDNA samples alongside a stream in the Nevada wilderness
A USGS Hydrologic Technician collects eDNA samples alongside a stream in the Nevada wilderness
USGS and partners work together to install water loggers in the mangrove forest.
The USGS and partners are studying how mangrove forests in the Federated States of Micronesia may respond to sea-level rise over the coming century. Their projections will help Micronesian communities plan for the future.
USGS and partners work together to install water loggers in the mangrove forest.
The USGS and partners are studying how mangrove forests in the Federated States of Micronesia may respond to sea-level rise over the coming century. Their projections will help Micronesian communities plan for the future.
The USGS and partners study the effects of climate change on the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. This sunset image was taken from Steamboat Lake, Wind River Indian Reservation, Wind River Range, Wyoming.
The USGS and partners study the effects of climate change on the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. This sunset image was taken from Steamboat Lake, Wind River Indian Reservation, Wind River Range, Wyoming.
Close-up on roots of a mangrove tree in Micronesia.
The USGS and partners are studying how mangrove forests in the Federated States of Micronesia may respond to sea-level rise over the coming century. Their projections will help Micronesian communities plan for the future.
Close-up on roots of a mangrove tree in Micronesia.
The USGS and partners are studying how mangrove forests in the Federated States of Micronesia may respond to sea-level rise over the coming century. Their projections will help Micronesian communities plan for the future.
Flooded mangrove forest in Micronesia.
The USGS and partners are studying how mangrove forests in the Federated States of Micronesia may respond to sea-level rise over the coming century. Their projections will help Micronesian communities plan for the future.
Flooded mangrove forest in Micronesia.
The USGS and partners are studying how mangrove forests in the Federated States of Micronesia may respond to sea-level rise over the coming century. Their projections will help Micronesian communities plan for the future.
Mangrove forest in Micronesia.
The USGS and partners are studying how mangrove forests in the Federated States of Micronesia may respond to sea-level rise over the coming century. Their projections will help Micronesian communities plan for the future.
Mangrove forest in Micronesia.
The USGS and partners are studying how mangrove forests in the Federated States of Micronesia may respond to sea-level rise over the coming century. Their projections will help Micronesian communities plan for the future.
USGS scientists measure biological soil crust cover in the study grassland.
USGS scientists measure biological soil crust cover in the study grassland.
This photo show runoff from an experimental plot through a weir. Scientists carried out the study at the Oklahoma State University South Central Research Station in Chickasha, Oklahoma. Its a good example of rain induced runoff.
This photo show runoff from an experimental plot through a weir. Scientists carried out the study at the Oklahoma State University South Central Research Station in Chickasha, Oklahoma. Its a good example of rain induced runoff.
White-nose syndrome (WNS) has continued to spread rapidly. Bats with white-nose syndrome have been confirmed in 33 states and seven Canadian provinces as of August 2019.
White-nose syndrome (WNS) has continued to spread rapidly. Bats with white-nose syndrome have been confirmed in 33 states and seven Canadian provinces as of August 2019.
Sue Phillips headshot
The USGS and partners study the effects of climate change on the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. This image shows a research raft on Spider Lake, Wind River Indian Reservation, Wind River Range, Wyoming.
The USGS and partners study the effects of climate change on the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. This image shows a research raft on Spider Lake, Wind River Indian Reservation, Wind River Range, Wyoming.
Row of lab bubblers sample purging prior to analysis at the Mercury Research Laboratory in Middleton, WI.
Row of lab bubblers sample purging prior to analysis at the Mercury Research Laboratory in Middleton, WI.
Methylmercury photodecomposition experiment on the roof of USGS building in Middleton, WI.
Methylmercury photodecomposition experiment on the roof of USGS building in Middleton, WI.
Erie pier pond in the Saint Louis River estuary in Duluth, MN.
Erie pier pond in the Saint Louis River estuary in Duluth, MN.
An algal bloom forming in Kabetogama Lake near Kabetogama Visitor Center, Voyageurs National Park
An algal bloom forming in Kabetogama Lake near Kabetogama Visitor Center, Voyageurs National Park
Wild celery (Vallisneria americana) within lower Pool 13 of the Upper Mississippi River.
Prevalence of submersed aquatic vegetation, especially wild celery, increased from 1998 to 2008 but has since declined in Pool 13.
Wild celery (Vallisneria americana) within lower Pool 13 of the Upper Mississippi River.
Prevalence of submersed aquatic vegetation, especially wild celery, increased from 1998 to 2008 but has since declined in Pool 13.
A female mule deer with a GPS-satellite collar at a water source with two fawns.
A female mule deer with a GPS-satellite collar at a water source with two fawns.
Torrent salamanders are Northwest-U.S. endemic, headwater-stream-associated amphibian species that have a dearth of basic ecological information, but are thought to be highly vulnerable to habitat changes.
Torrent salamanders are Northwest-U.S. endemic, headwater-stream-associated amphibian species that have a dearth of basic ecological information, but are thought to be highly vulnerable to habitat changes.
New York city skyline view from Liberty Island.
New York city skyline view from Liberty Island.
Lesser Snow Geese are captured using a helicopter to herd them into large pens to await banding.
Lesser Snow Geese are captured using a helicopter to herd them into large pens to await banding.