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Fish Observations During Delta Smelt Experimental Releases Inferred from ARIS Sonar Fish Observations During Delta Smelt Experimental Releases Inferred from ARIS Sonar

This dataset includes post-processed data for underwater fish observations by using Acoustic Resolution Imaging Sonar technology in Montezuma Slough, Sacramento River, and in the Sacramento Deep Water Shipping Channel in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, California, USA. This data release includes sample data associated with each video file collected, swimming behavior of groups of...

Impact of Thiamine Deficiency on American eel swimming performance Impact of Thiamine Deficiency on American eel swimming performance

The data were collected to examine the impact of thiamine deficiency and replacement with thiamine on the swimming ability of American eels.

Coastal Single-Beam Bathymetry and Beach Elevation Data Collected in 2024 From Wallops and Assawoman Islands, Virginia Coastal Single-Beam Bathymetry and Beach Elevation Data Collected in 2024 From Wallops and Assawoman Islands, Virginia

The U.S. Geological Survey St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center (USGS SPCMSC) collected single beam echosounder (SBES) and differential global positioning system (DGPS) elevation data in the nearshore and beach environments of Wallops and Assawoman Islands, Virginia, in June 2024. This data release includes the processed SBES and DGPS elevation point data (xyz) for Field...

Lake Ontario Mysis diluviana catch and length data, 2021-2022 Lake Ontario Mysis diluviana catch and length data, 2021-2022

This dataset contains Mysis count and length measurements from vertical whole-column net tows along a depth gradient in Lake Ontario and associated operation data. Sample dates occurred during August 2021 and June, July, and August 2022. Site depths ranged from 70 to 202 meters bottom depth. Sites were sampled using a paired day-night sampling approach. At each visit, the net was lowered...

Current and Future Vegetation Refugia in California from 2010-2099 Current and Future Vegetation Refugia in California from 2010-2099

This dataset contains rasters of vegetation refugia and habitat exposure variables for the state of California. Two potential future climate scenarios were used: warmer and wetter (CNRM-CM5), and hotter and drier (MIROC-ESM) & 2 emission scenarios: a higher level one that represents our current trajectory (RCP 8.5) and a lower level one that represents a more optimistic scenario (RCP 4.5...

Genomic Data from Gray-headed Chickadee and Boreal Chickadee Genomic Data from Gray-headed Chickadee and Boreal Chickadee

This dataset provides sample data and NCBI accession information for genomic sequencing of Gray-headed Chickadee and Boreal Chickadee from North America and Russia.

Ground reference geospatial data collected on Fire Island National Seashore, NY, USA, September 16-19, 2024 Ground reference geospatial data collected on Fire Island National Seashore, NY, USA, September 16-19, 2024

Ground reference data in the form of ecogeomorphic evaluations, topographic survey measurements, and geotagged photographs were collected at four areas of interest (AOI) across Fire Island National Seashore (FIIS), NY, USA September 16-19, 2024, that document site conditions. The overall goals of USGS personnel for the data collection were to: (1) collect ground reference data that...

USGS CoastCam CACO-02 at Marconi Beach, Cape Cod National Seashore, Massachusetts (2021, 2023, 2024): Imagery and Calibration Data USGS CoastCam CACO-02 at Marconi Beach, Cape Cod National Seashore, Massachusetts (2021, 2023, 2024): Imagery and Calibration Data

Two digital video cameras (CACO-02) were installed at Marconi Beach, Cape Cod National Seashore in Massachusetts (MA) as part of a U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) research project to study the beach and nearshore environment. The cameras faced north-east (c1) and east (c2) along the beach and every half hour during daylight hours. They ran daily from March through June 2021, Feburary...

USGS CoastCam CACO-02 at Marconi Beach, Cape Cod National Seashore, Massachusetts (2024): Imagery and Calibration Data - Imagery Dataset USGS CoastCam CACO-02 at Marconi Beach, Cape Cod National Seashore, Massachusetts (2024): Imagery and Calibration Data - Imagery Dataset

A digital video camera was installed at Marconi Beach, Cape Cod National Seashore in Massachusetts (MA) as part of a U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) research project to study the beach and nearshore environment. The camera faced north-east along the beach and every hour during daylight hours, daily from January 2024 to September 2024, the camera collected raw video and produced snapshots...

Genotype Data for Population Genetic Study of Emperor Geese (Anser canagicus) in Alaska Genotype Data for Population Genetic Study of Emperor Geese (Anser canagicus) in Alaska

This data release includes genotype data for 210 Emperor Geese collected on their breeding grounds in Alaska, specifically the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta and the Seward Peninsula, from 2007-2022. The samples were sequenced with restriction site-associated sequencing (RAD-seq), and genotyped at 44,648 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs).

Walrus Counts Apparent from Aerial Survey Images Collected Near Point Lay, Alaska Walrus Counts Apparent from Aerial Survey Images Collected Near Point Lay, Alaska

This dataset provides walrus counts in 10 m by 10 m square grid cells randomly selected from a standard set of grid cells established for the study area and that intersected with previously published walrus herd outlines and overlain on aerial survey imagery. Results are provided as geospatial polygons saved in the shapefile format. These data are based on visual interpretation of...

Data for Assessing the Utility of eDNA Approaches for Determining the Impacts of Metal Mobilization from Thawing Permafrost on Fish Communities in Arctic Streams Data for Assessing the Utility of eDNA Approaches for Determining the Impacts of Metal Mobilization from Thawing Permafrost on Fish Communities in Arctic Streams

This data set describes results for laboratory experiments to determine the efficacy of environmental DNA quantitative PCR assays for four fish species when applied to filtered water samples containing metals mobilized from thawing permafrost.
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