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Environmental DNA Research Sheds Light on Invasive Species

Environmental DNA Research Sheds Light on Invasive Species

USGS Science is Refining eDNA Techniques and Developing New Applications 

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With Livestock Gone, an Island’s Decimated Native Flora Makes a Comeback

With Livestock Gone, an Island’s Decimated Native Flora Makes a Comeback

A century of ranching severely damaged Santa Rosa Island’s rich plant diversity. A new study finds that native plant species are recovering after...

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USGS scientists showcase multidisciplinary science in a session on dynamic coastal change at Ocean Sciences 2022

USGS scientists showcase multidisciplinary science in a session on dynamic coastal change at Ocean Sciences 2022

USGS researchers Davina Passeri, Erika Lentz, and Nicholas Enwright, co-organized and led a two-part session at the 2022 Ocean Sciences Meeting titled...

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Groundbreaking Study Finds Widespread Lead Poisoning in Bald and Golden Eagles

Groundbreaking Study Finds Widespread Lead Poisoning in Bald and Golden Eagles

A first-of-its-kind, eight-year study has found widespread and frequent lead poisoning in North American bald and golden eagles impacting both species...

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Friday's Findings - February 25 2022

Friday's Findings - February 25 2022

Date: February 25, 2022, from 2-2:30 p.m. eastern time

Speakers: 
John M. Mola, Mendenhall Postdoctoral Fellow, Fort Collins Science Center 
Ian S...

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USGS Virtual Science Career Event

USGS Virtual Science Career Event

Three centers coordinated and hosted a USGS Science Career Event on January 27, 2022 to inform undergraduate and graduate students and early career...

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Translating the Relevance of USGS Science to Trout Unlimited’s Conservation and Engagement Work

Translating the Relevance of USGS Science to Trout Unlimited’s Conservation and Engagement Work

Scientists with the USGS and Trout Unlimited (TU) recently hosted an event to facilitate cross-organizational learning and collaborative...

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USGS Bird Banding Laboratory curates more than 80 years of Pacific albatross banding and resighting records to build a complete dataset

USGS Bird Banding Laboratory curates more than 80 years of Pacific albatross banding and resighting records to build a complete dataset

The Bird Banding Lab finalizes work on a 20-year-old project to build a complete dataset of all banded and resighted pacific albatrosses. This dataset...

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Friday's Findings - February 11 2022

Friday's Findings - February 11 2022

Date: February 11, 2022, from 2-2:30 p.m. eastern time

Speakers: Diann Prosser, Research Wildlife Ecologist, USGS Eastern Ecological Science Center

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USGS Virtual Science Career Event

USGS Virtual Science Career Event

Have you ever wondered what it takes to pursue a career with the U.S. Geological Survey? Learn about the science career opportunities offered at the...

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SBSC TRIBAL PARTNERSHIPS

SBSC TRIBAL PARTNERSHIPS

The Southwest Biological Science Center (SBSC) conducts and provides scientific information as part of our mission and Federal Trust Responsibility to...

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Biologists Address Wind Energy Impact to Bats

Biologists Address Wind Energy Impact to Bats

New research published in a Special Issue of the Journal Animals advances our knowledge of the interactions of bats with wind turbines. Scientists lay...

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