The R/V Weatherbird II docked at the Florida Institute of Oceanography at University of South Florida (USF) College of Marine Science in St. Petersburg, Florida. USGS scientists and partners at Eckerd College and USF load the vessel in preparation for a research cruise as part of a National Science Foundation (NSF)-funded Scientists-at-Sea program.
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R/V Weatherbird II in port
The R/V Weatherbird II docked at the Florida Institute of Oceanography at University of South Florida (USF) College of Marine Science in St. Petersburg, Florida. USGS scientists and partners at Eckerd College and USF load the vessel in preparation for a research cruise as part of a National Science Foundation (NSF)-funded Scientists-at-Sea program.
Giant Sequoias after the KNP Complex Fire
Mature giant sequoia survivorship with mottled, fire-caused understory mortality within mixed severity fire in Muir Grove, Sequoia National Park. 'Backburn' management operations were conducted to reduce fire severity before the leading edge of the KNP Complex wildfire moved into Muir Grove, reducing the likelihood of more severe fire effects.
Mature giant sequoia survivorship with mottled, fire-caused understory mortality within mixed severity fire in Muir Grove, Sequoia National Park. 'Backburn' management operations were conducted to reduce fire severity before the leading edge of the KNP Complex wildfire moved into Muir Grove, reducing the likelihood of more severe fire effects.
Planktic Foraminifera from Southern Maryland
Ten species of planktic foraminifera from PETM sediments in southern Maryland. The scale bars measure 150 microns (0.015 cm). Each specimen is similar in size to a grain of sand.
Ten species of planktic foraminifera from PETM sediments in southern Maryland. The scale bars measure 150 microns (0.015 cm). Each specimen is similar in size to a grain of sand.
Isotopic Water Analyzer
This Picarro L2130-i Isotope and Gas Concentration Analyzer is housed at the USGS St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center.
This Picarro L2130-i Isotope and Gas Concentration Analyzer is housed at the USGS St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center.
Wildcat Lake, California
Paleoecologists Marie Champagne, Lysanna Anderson, and Clarke Knight work to obtain lake sediment cores from Wildcat Lake, a coastal site in Point Reyes National Seashore, California, in November 2021. (Photo Credit: Summer Praetorius, USGS)
Paleoecologists Marie Champagne, Lysanna Anderson, and Clarke Knight work to obtain lake sediment cores from Wildcat Lake, a coastal site in Point Reyes National Seashore, California, in November 2021. (Photo Credit: Summer Praetorius, USGS)
Soil Monitoring Site in Burnt Chaparral Ecosystem
An established monitoring site to assess soil recovery in a chaparral ecosystem that burned in the 2020 LNU Lightning Complex Fire.
An established monitoring site to assess soil recovery in a chaparral ecosystem that burned in the 2020 LNU Lightning Complex Fire.
Sediment Cores from Wildcat Lake, California
After many days of coring, eight meters of lake sediment were obtained from Wildcat Lake by a group of scientists including Clarke Knight and Marie Champagne (left to right). (Photo Credit: Lysanna Anderson)
After many days of coring, eight meters of lake sediment were obtained from Wildcat Lake by a group of scientists including Clarke Knight and Marie Champagne (left to right). (Photo Credit: Lysanna Anderson)
Lemon Creek Glacier
Two USGS scientists walk across the surface of Lemon Creek Glacier near the end of the melt season surrounded by green hills and barren rock.
Two USGS scientists walk across the surface of Lemon Creek Glacier near the end of the melt season surrounded by green hills and barren rock.
Lemon Creek Glacier
Researchers walk amid the glacial ice and crevasses left bare by summer melt on Lemon Creek Glacier, AK.
Researchers walk amid the glacial ice and crevasses left bare by summer melt on Lemon Creek Glacier, AK.
A researcher gazes across Wolverine Glacier and the surrounding snow-covered mountains
A researcher gazes across Wolverine Glacier and the surrounding snow-covered mountainsA researcher gazes across Wolverine Glacier and the surrounding snow-covered mountains during an early spring visit to collect mass balance data.
A researcher gazes across Wolverine Glacier and the surrounding snow-covered mountains
A researcher gazes across Wolverine Glacier and the surrounding snow-covered mountainsA researcher gazes across Wolverine Glacier and the surrounding snow-covered mountains during an early spring visit to collect mass balance data.
Winter Instrument Maintenance in Alaska
A scientist conducts winter instrument maintenance in interior Alaska surrounded by snow covered forest.
A scientist conducts winter instrument maintenance in interior Alaska surrounded by snow covered forest.
Avalanche debris on road
Avalanche debris covers a road in Glacier National Park at Red Rock point.
Avalanche debris covers a road in Glacier National Park at Red Rock point.
Measuring South Cascade Glacier
A scientist takes field notes on glacier mass change after measuring an ablation stake installed on the surface of South Cascade Glacier, Washington.
A scientist takes field notes on glacier mass change after measuring an ablation stake installed on the surface of South Cascade Glacier, Washington.
Sentinel Peak, Cascade Range at Sunset
Sunset illuminates Sentinel Peak in the Cascade Range above South Cascade Glacier. Bright white seasonal snow is visible along the upper right flank of the glacier and banded bare ice is exposed toward the glacier terminus.
Sunset illuminates Sentinel Peak in the Cascade Range above South Cascade Glacier. Bright white seasonal snow is visible along the upper right flank of the glacier and banded bare ice is exposed toward the glacier terminus.
Young Bog in Winter
Young bog complex in winter at the Alaska Peatland Experiment (APEX) study site.
Young bog complex in winter at the Alaska Peatland Experiment (APEX) study site.
Winter Sunrise at APEX
The sun rises over snow covered pine trees at the Alaska Peatland Experiment (APEX) study site near Fairbanks, Alaska.
The sun rises over snow covered pine trees at the Alaska Peatland Experiment (APEX) study site near Fairbanks, Alaska.
Coring in Santa Fe Lake, New Mexico
USGS scientists drilling Santa Fe Lake, New Mexico as part of fieldwork conducted with the Did we start the fire? Climate, Fire and Humans project.
USGS scientists drilling Santa Fe Lake, New Mexico as part of fieldwork conducted with the Did we start the fire? Climate, Fire and Humans project.
Alpine summits often support a great variety of vegetation species
Alpine summits often support a great variety of vegetation speciesAlpine summits often support a great variety of vegetation species despite harsh environmental conditions. Bison Mountain GLORIA plot, Glacier National Park, Montana.
Alpine summits often support a great variety of vegetation species
Alpine summits often support a great variety of vegetation speciesAlpine summits often support a great variety of vegetation species despite harsh environmental conditions. Bison Mountain GLORIA plot, Glacier National Park, Montana.
Researcher evaluates vegetation during a GLORIA alpine plant survey
Researcher evaluates vegetation during a GLORIA alpine plant surveyResearcher evaluates vegetation during a GLORIA alpine plant survey near the summit of Dancing Lady Mountain in Glacier National Park, Montana.
Researcher evaluates vegetation during a GLORIA alpine plant survey
Researcher evaluates vegetation during a GLORIA alpine plant surveyResearcher evaluates vegetation during a GLORIA alpine plant survey near the summit of Dancing Lady Mountain in Glacier National Park, Montana.
GLORIA sites within Glacier National Park
GLORIA sites within Glacier National Park
GLORIA sites within Glacier National Park
A botanist collects vegetation data near the summit of Pitamakin Mt
A botanist collects vegetation data near the summit of Pitamakin MtA botanist collects vegetation data near the summit Pitamakin Mountain in Glacier National Park, Montana.
A botanist collects vegetation data near the summit of Pitamakin Mt
A botanist collects vegetation data near the summit of Pitamakin MtA botanist collects vegetation data near the summit Pitamakin Mountain in Glacier National Park, Montana.