Yukon River and rainbow near Eagle, Alaska
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Yukon River near Eagle, Alaska
Yukon River and rainbow near Eagle, Alaska
Sheridan River sonar
Sheridan River sonar
George Durner collecting data on an anesthetized polar bear
George Durner collecting data on an anesthetized polar bearGeorge Durner collecting data on an anesthetized polar bear
George Durner collecting data on an anesthetized polar bear
George Durner collecting data on an anesthetized polar bearGeorge Durner collecting data on an anesthetized polar bear
Sheridan River scour hole
Sheridan River scour hole
Sheridan River scour hole
Muir and Riggs Glaciers, Muir Inlet, Alaska
Glaciers
As this picture of Muir and Riggs Glaceris in Alaska shows, glaciers are really rivers, but rivers of solid ice instead of liquid water. Just because they are solid does not mean they don't move, though. Glaciers do flow downhill, just very, very slowly.
Glaciers
As this picture of Muir and Riggs Glaceris in Alaska shows, glaciers are really rivers, but rivers of solid ice instead of liquid water. Just because they are solid does not mean they don't move, though. Glaciers do flow downhill, just very, very slowly.
Steller's Eider in Dutch Harbor, Alaska
Steller's Eider in Dutch Harbor, Alaska
Steller's Eider in Dutch Harbor, Alaska
Black Scoter in Dutch Harbor, Alaska
Black Scoter: Dutch Harbor, Alaska
Black Scoter: Dutch Harbor, Alaska
Muir and Riggs Glaciers, Muir Inlet, Alaska - 2004
Muir and Riggs Glaciers, Muir Inlet, Alaska - 2004The second repeat photograph documents significant changes that have occurred during the 63 years between photographs A and C, and during the 54 years between photographs B and C. Muir Glacier has retreated out of the field of view and is now more than 7 kilometers northwest. Riggs Glacier has retreated as much as 600 meters and thinned more than 250 meters.
Muir and Riggs Glaciers, Muir Inlet, Alaska - 2004
Muir and Riggs Glaciers, Muir Inlet, Alaska - 2004The second repeat photograph documents significant changes that have occurred during the 63 years between photographs A and C, and during the 54 years between photographs B and C. Muir Glacier has retreated out of the field of view and is now more than 7 kilometers northwest. Riggs Glacier has retreated as much as 600 meters and thinned more than 250 meters.
Pacific sand lance in Prince William Sound next to a ruler
Pacific sand lance in Prince William Sound next to a rulerPacific sand lance in Prince William Sound next to a ruler
Pacific sand lance in Prince William Sound next to a ruler
Pacific sand lance in Prince William Sound next to a rulerPacific sand lance in Prince William Sound next to a ruler
A Pacific sand lance, Pacific herrring and a capelin
A Pacific sand lance, Pacific herrring and a capelinA Pacific sand lance, Pacific herrring and a capelin in Prince William Sound, Alaska
A Pacific sand lance, Pacific herrring and a capelin
A Pacific sand lance, Pacific herrring and a capelinA Pacific sand lance, Pacific herrring and a capelin in Prince William Sound, Alaska
A catch of Pacific sandlance, capelin and other forage fish
A catch of Pacific sandlance, capelin and other forage fishA catch of Pacific sandlance, capelin and other forage fish
A catch of Pacific sandlance, capelin and other forage fish
A catch of Pacific sandlance, capelin and other forage fishA catch of Pacific sandlance, capelin and other forage fish
Emperor geese standing at the shoreline near Kodiak
Emperor geese standing at the shoreline near KodiakEmperor geese standing at the shoreline near Kodiak.
Emperor geese standing at the shoreline near Kodiak
Emperor geese standing at the shoreline near KodiakEmperor geese standing at the shoreline near Kodiak.
Resurrection Bay multibeam imagery
Sonar-generated image showing underwater topography and the potential for landslides near the head of Resurrection Bay, Alaska. The terrain looks three times as steep as it occurs naturally. The arrow points to underwater landslide debris from the collapse of a fan-delta following the great Alaskan earthquake of 1964.
Sonar-generated image showing underwater topography and the potential for landslides near the head of Resurrection Bay, Alaska. The terrain looks three times as steep as it occurs naturally. The arrow points to underwater landslide debris from the collapse of a fan-delta following the great Alaskan earthquake of 1964.
Scientist holding a Grey-cheeked Thrush
Scientist holding a Grey-cheeked Thrush
Scientist holding a Grey-cheeked Thrush
Steller's Eiders in Izembek Lagoon. Isanotski Volcano in background
Steller's Eiders in Izembek Lagoon. Isanotski Volcano in backgroundSteller's Eiders in Izembek Lagoon. Isanotski Volcano in background
Steller's Eiders in Izembek Lagoon. Isanotski Volcano in background
Steller's Eiders in Izembek Lagoon. Isanotski Volcano in backgroundSteller's Eiders in Izembek Lagoon. Isanotski Volcano in background
Black-capped Chickadee with upper long, curved down beak and crossed
Black-capped Chickadee with upper long, curved down beak and crossedBlack-capped Chickadee with upper long, curved down beak and crossed. Avian keratin disorder (AKD) is a disease characterized by debilitating beak overgrowth and other abnormalities of keratinized tissues. Affected birds have difficulty feeding and preening and may suffer high rates of mortality.
Black-capped Chickadee with upper long, curved down beak and crossed
Black-capped Chickadee with upper long, curved down beak and crossedBlack-capped Chickadee with upper long, curved down beak and crossed. Avian keratin disorder (AKD) is a disease characterized by debilitating beak overgrowth and other abnormalities of keratinized tissues. Affected birds have difficulty feeding and preening and may suffer high rates of mortality.
Four clams taken from a sea otter forage survey
Clams layed out on a piece of plywood as part of a sea otter forage survey in Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve.
Clams layed out on a piece of plywood as part of a sea otter forage survey in Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve.
Pacific Brant family in Alaska
Pacific brant family on the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta, Alaska.
Pacific brant family on the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta, Alaska.
Juvenile salmon from the Kuskokwim Bay, Alaska
Results from a trawl run in Kuskokwim Bay. Mostly juvenile chum salmon and one stickleback.
Results from a trawl run in Kuskokwim Bay. Mostly juvenile chum salmon and one stickleback.
A Pacific sand lance from Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve
A Pacific sand lance from Glacier Bay National Park and PreserveA Pacific sand lance from Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve
A Pacific sand lance from Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve
A Pacific sand lance from Glacier Bay National Park and PreserveA Pacific sand lance from Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve