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Biodiversity Science

Focusing on a landscape-level understanding of terrestrial, aquatic & marine species & ecosystems, through data integration and visualization.

Advanced Research Computing

Provides high-performance computing (HPC) capabilities & expertise to USGS scientists for the acceleration and expansion of scientific discovery.

Library and Information Science

Enables access to USGS scientific data & publications by partnering with USGS programs/centers to facilitate lifecycle data management...

Science Analytics and Synthesis (SAS)

Science Analytics and Synthesis (SAS) emphasizes a science data lifecycle approach to Earth systems data and information. We strive to accelerate research and decision making through data science, information delivery, advanced computing, and biodiversity analytics.

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Over 6,200 USGS data releases published in ScienceBase

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The Science Data Management Branch supports open science by helping USGS researchers release their data in ScienceBase, a Trusted Digital Repository for USGS data. Learn more about the ScienceBase Data Release process, today!

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U.S. Register of Introduced and Invasive Species StoryMap

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Comprehensive and Authoritative Lists of Non-Native Taxa Established in Alaska, Hawaii, and the Conterminous United States.

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Gap Analysis Project Species Viewer

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The Gap Analysis Project Species Viewer is focused on providing access to species range maps and predicted habitat distribution models for species within the continental U.S. through an interactive map, allowing the user to explore the data.

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News

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Marine Biodiversity Data: How USGS and NOAA are collaborating to make data more accessible now and into the future

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For USGS Scientist Abby Benson, data standardization for big data is FAIR game

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November 10, 2021 CDI Monthly Meeting

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Publications

Community for data integration 2020 annual report

The Community for Data Integration is a community of practice whose purpose is to advance the data integration capabilities of the U.S. Geological Survey. In fiscal year 2020, the Community for Data Integration held 11 monthly forums, facilitated 13 collaboration areas, and supported 13 projects. The activities supported the broad U.S. Geological Survey priority of producing building blocks for do
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Science Analytics and Synthesis (SAS), Community for Data Integration (CDI)

Tick abundance, diversity and pathogen data collected by the National Ecological Observatory Network

Cases of tick-borne diseases have been steadily increasing in the USA, owing in part to tick range expansion, land cover and associated host population changes, and habitat fragmentation. However, the relative importance of these and other potential drivers remain poorly understood within this complex disease system. Ticks are ectotherms with multi-host lifecycles, which makes them sensitive to ch
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Using fish community and population indicators to assess the biological condition of streams and rivers of the Chesapeake Bay watershed, USA

The development of indicators to assess relative freshwater condition is critical for management and conservation. Predictive modeling can enhance the utility of indicators by providing estimates of condition for unsurveyed locations. Such approaches grant understanding of where “good” and “poor” conditions occur and provide insight into landscape contexts supporting such conditions. However, as a
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Ecosystems, Water Resources, Science Analytics and Synthesis (SAS), Chesapeake Bay Activities, Maryland-Delaware-D.C. Water Science Center, Wetland and Aquatic Research Center
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