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Evaluating ichthyoplankton sampling as an effective method for early detection of novel aquatic invasive species in large bays of western Lake Erie Evaluating ichthyoplankton sampling as an effective method for early detection of novel aquatic invasive species in large bays of western Lake Erie

Early detection and monitoring are critically important for effective management of invasive species in the Laurentian Great Lakes. Specifically, Lake Erie is at high-risk for aquatic invasive species introductions due to many factors such as shoreline development, warm water temperatures, and transoceanic shipping traffic. Rare species captured are often used as a surrogate to assess...
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Jessica L. Bowser, Haley N VanScoyoc, Robin L. DeBruyne, Andrew S. Briggs
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Ecosystems Mission Area, Great Lakes Science Center

Visioning ecologically diverse and harmonious futures of Korea in Good Anthropocene Visioning ecologically diverse and harmonious futures of Korea in Good Anthropocene

1.The Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), a buffer between North and South Korea, holds profound historical, cultural and ecological significance, as well as exceptional potential for conservation and transformation. This study explores ecologically diverse and peaceful futures for the Korean Peninsula by envisioning the DMZ as a landscape for harmonious human–nature co-existence. 2.Using...
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HyeJin Kim, Garry Peterson, Hyeonjeong Kim, Hanvit Lee, Miyoung Yeo, Youngcheol Cho, Paula A. Harrison, Gwanwoo Jin, Bohun Kang, Junsoo Kim, Sanha Kim, Kyung Ah Koo, Brian W. Miller, Laura M. Pereira, SoEun Ahn, Lisa Yeonjung Gwon, Jaegyun Im, Seul-gi Lee, Chunhwa Park, Jiyeon Park, Soojin Park, Yea-Yl Yoon, Yukyong Jung Yun Choe, Mijung Im, Jae Chun Choe
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Ecosystems Mission Area, Climate Adaptation Science Centers

Widespread occurrence of Magnéli phases in wildland-urban interface fire ashes Widespread occurrence of Magnéli phases in wildland-urban interface fire ashes

The increasing activity of wildland–urban interface (WUI) fires has raised concerns regarding the potential environmental and human health impacts of residual ash remaining after burning. In this study, we investigated the concentration and speciation of titanium in WUI fire ash. Total titanium concentrations in WUI fire ash ranged from 0.53 to 80 g kg–1. Synchrotron-based macro- and...
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Mohammed Baalousha, Morgane Desmau, Roberto A. Colina-Ruiz, Antonio Lanzirotti, Sheryl A. Singerling, Michelle A. Stern, Charles N. Alpers
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California Water Science Center

Erosion and transport of sediments in watersheds of southwest Puerto Rico determined from strontium isotopes and mixing models Erosion and transport of sediments in watersheds of southwest Puerto Rico determined from strontium isotopes and mixing models

Sediment outflow from streams to coastal regions can adversely affect water quality and the health of ecosystems including Puerto Rico's southwestern carbonate platform with shallow marine communities. Knowledge of sediment provenance and erosional areas would aid effective restoration to reduce excessive sedimentation. Strontium (Sr) isotopic ratios (87Sr/86Sr) can be used to...
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Aaron O. Reyes, Renee K. Takesue, Curt D. Storlazzi
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Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center

Data-collection methods for total dissolved gases monitoring, Youghiogheny River at Dam Outlet Tunnel near Confluence, Pennsylvania Data-collection methods for total dissolved gases monitoring, Youghiogheny River at Dam Outlet Tunnel near Confluence, Pennsylvania

Supersaturation of total dissolved gases (TDG) can potentially occur in the tailrace water at the Youghiogheny River at dam outlet tunnel near Confluence, Pennsylvania (U.S. Geological Survey [USGS] streamgaging and monitoring station 03077100). The USGS, in cooperation with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, established methods to collect and report TDG saturation data in the tailrace...
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Allan J. Ruddy, Emily E. Woodward, Gerolamo C. Casile
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Pennsylvania Water Science Center

The state of the giant sequoias: Losses, risks, and opportunities The state of the giant sequoias: Losses, risks, and opportunities

Background Giant sequoias, an iconic tree found only in a narrow band along the western slope of the Sierra Nevada of California, are facing unprecedented threats. Despite being adapted to fire and resistant to both drought and insect attack, the species has exhibited signs of vulnerability to these stressors in recent years, with the most substantial impacts coming from wildfire...
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Kristen L. Shive, Brianna Baker, David Nicolas Bertil Soderberg, Linnea J. Hardlund, Marc D. Meyer, P. Bryant Nagelson, Sarah M. Bisbing, Adrian Das, Nathan L. Stephenson
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Ecosystems Mission Area, Western Ecological Research Center (WERC)
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