American Avocets at Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge
American Avocets at Ash Meadows National Wildlife RefugeAmerican avocets resting, bathing, and preening in shallow water at Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge in southern Nevada.
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American Avocets with white bodies and brown and white feathers dip long beaks into water for food
American avocets resting, bathing, and preening in shallow water at Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge in southern Nevada.
American avocets resting, bathing, and preening in shallow water at Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge in southern Nevada.
One Health is a holistic approach that recognizes people's health is closely linked to the health of animals and the environment. Environmental chemistry is integral to the One Health paradigm, providing critical insights into how pollutants and chemicals in our surroundings impact ecosystems, wildlife, and human populations.
One Health is a holistic approach that recognizes people's health is closely linked to the health of animals and the environment. Environmental chemistry is integral to the One Health paradigm, providing critical insights into how pollutants and chemicals in our surroundings impact ecosystems, wildlife, and human populations.
One Health is a holistic approach that recognizes people's health is closely linked to the health of animals and the environment. Environmental chemistry is integral to the One Health paradigm, providing critical insights into how pollutants and chemicals in our surroundings impact ecosystems, wildlife, and human populations.
One Health is a holistic approach that recognizes people's health is closely linked to the health of animals and the environment. Environmental chemistry is integral to the One Health paradigm, providing critical insights into how pollutants and chemicals in our surroundings impact ecosystems, wildlife, and human populations.
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.
U.S. Geological Survey Wildlife biologists pin down a spring-loaded net into the soil over an American Avocet’s nest in Malheur National Wildlife Refuge. Biologists capture the bird to take physical measurements and to attach a GPS tracking device.
U.S. Geological Survey Wildlife biologists pin down a spring-loaded net into the soil over an American Avocet’s nest in Malheur National Wildlife Refuge. Biologists capture the bird to take physical measurements and to attach a GPS tracking device.
A male desert bighorn sheep near a water catchment in the Sonoran Desert, Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge
A group of desert bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis mexicana) interact near a water catchment, also known as a tinaja, in the Sonoran Desert, Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge, southern Arizona.
A group of desert bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis mexicana) interact near a water catchment, also known as a tinaja, in the Sonoran Desert, Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge, southern Arizona.
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.
This animation of the biogeochemical nitrogen cycle illustrates the main steps of the cycle in air, water, and soils. The video explains and connects the many forms of nitrogen, such as ammonia, ammonium, hydroxylamine, nitrite, nitrate, nitrous oxide, and nitrogen dioxide, and explains the role of nitrate in nitric oxide signaling in the human body.
This animation of the biogeochemical nitrogen cycle illustrates the main steps of the cycle in air, water, and soils. The video explains and connects the many forms of nitrogen, such as ammonia, ammonium, hydroxylamine, nitrite, nitrate, nitrous oxide, and nitrogen dioxide, and explains the role of nitrate in nitric oxide signaling in the human body.
This animation of the biogeochemical nitrogen cycle illustrates the main steps of the cycle in air, water, and soils. The video explains and connects the many forms of nitrogen, such as ammonia, ammonium, hydroxylamine, nitrite, nitrate, nitrous oxide, and nitrogen dioxide, and explains the role of nitrate in nitric oxide signaling in the human body.
This animation of the biogeochemical nitrogen cycle illustrates the main steps of the cycle in air, water, and soils. The video explains and connects the many forms of nitrogen, such as ammonia, ammonium, hydroxylamine, nitrite, nitrate, nitrous oxide, and nitrogen dioxide, and explains the role of nitrate in nitric oxide signaling in the human body.
This is a short video demonstrating how mussels filter water. Food coloring is used to make the filtration process visible.
This is a short video demonstrating how mussels filter water. Food coloring is used to make the filtration process visible.
This video shows you how to register for access to the Conservation Efforts Database, update your user profile, and navigate the site’s resources.
This video shows you how to register for access to the Conservation Efforts Database, update your user profile, and navigate the site’s resources.
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The North American Bat Monitoring Program: R Data Connection Package can be used to extract and summarize data from NABat projects and data requests. This video tutorial provides a brief overview of how to get started with the NABat R package, including how to download the package as well as how to log in using partner portal credentials.
The North American Bat Monitoring Program: R Data Connection Package can be used to extract and summarize data from NABat projects and data requests. This video tutorial provides a brief overview of how to get started with the NABat R package, including how to download the package as well as how to log in using partner portal credentials.
View of the East River Valley from the shoulder of Gothic Mountain, Colorado
A webinar presented by Dr. Abigail Lynch to provide information to those interested in applying to the Diverse Knowledge Systems and Science to Action Fellowships through the USGS National Climate Adaptation Science Center.
A webinar presented by Dr. Abigail Lynch to provide information to those interested in applying to the Diverse Knowledge Systems and Science to Action Fellowships through the USGS National Climate Adaptation Science Center.
Juvenile Coho salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch) exhibiting abnormal behaviors associated with exposure to 6PPD-quinone, a derivative of the compound 6PPD which is used in tires to prevent wear.
Juvenile Coho salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch) exhibiting abnormal behaviors associated with exposure to 6PPD-quinone, a derivative of the compound 6PPD which is used in tires to prevent wear.
This video is step 2 in a series of five videos that show you how to enter data into the Conservation Efforts Database using the single record data entry method. Step 2 is data entry of location information. This video is for data entry of location information for conservation efforts on private lands.
This video is step 2 in a series of five videos that show you how to enter data into the Conservation Efforts Database using the single record data entry method. Step 2 is data entry of location information. This video is for data entry of location information for conservation efforts on private lands.
This video is step 2 in a series of videos that show you how to enter data into the Conservation Efforts Database using the single record data entry method. Step 2 is data entry of location information. This video is for data entry of location information for conservation efforts on public lands.
This video is step 2 in a series of videos that show you how to enter data into the Conservation Efforts Database using the single record data entry method. Step 2 is data entry of location information. This video is for data entry of location information for conservation efforts on public lands.
This video is step 1 in a series of videos that show you how to enter data into the Conservation Efforts Database using the single record data entry method. Step 1 is the creation of a new conservation effort.
This video is step 1 in a series of videos that show you how to enter data into the Conservation Efforts Database using the single record data entry method. Step 1 is the creation of a new conservation effort.
This video is step 3 in a series of videos that show you how to enter data into the Conservation Efforts Database using the single record data entry method. Step 2 is data entry activity information. This video is for data entry of activity information related to Lahontan Cutthroat Trout conservation efforts.
This video is step 3 in a series of videos that show you how to enter data into the Conservation Efforts Database using the single record data entry method. Step 2 is data entry activity information. This video is for data entry of activity information related to Lahontan Cutthroat Trout conservation efforts.
This video is step 4 in a series of videos that show you how to enter data into the Conservation Efforts Database using the single record data entry method. Step 4 is data entry of implementation information.
This video is step 4 in a series of videos that show you how to enter data into the Conservation Efforts Database using the single record data entry method. Step 4 is data entry of implementation information.
This video is step 5 in a series of videos that show you how to enter data into the Conservation Efforts Database using the single record data entry method. Step 5 is data review and error check prior to submission.
This video is step 5 in a series of videos that show you how to enter data into the Conservation Efforts Database using the single record data entry method. Step 5 is data review and error check prior to submission.
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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.