Publications
USGS research activities relevant to Alaska have yielded more than 9400 historical publications. This page features some of the most recent newsworthy research findings.
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Nomenclature of mitochondrial DNA haplotypes for Oncorhynchus mykiss Nomenclature of mitochondrial DNA haplotypes for Oncorhynchus mykiss
Congruence of genetic data is critical for comparative and collaborative studies on natural fish populations. A comprehensive list of reported mitochrondrial DNA haplotypes for Oncorhynchus mykiss generated using the S‐Phe/P2 primer set is presented as a resource for future investigations of this species.
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Sara L. Graziano, K. H. Brown, Jennifer L. Nielsen
Oceanic Pb-isotopic sources of Proterozoic and Paleozoic volcanogenic massive sulfide deposits on Prince of Wales Island and vicinity, southeastern Alaska Oceanic Pb-isotopic sources of Proterozoic and Paleozoic volcanogenic massive sulfide deposits on Prince of Wales Island and vicinity, southeastern Alaska
Volcanogenic massive sulfide (VMS) deposits on Prince of Wales Island and vicinity in southeastern Alaska are associated with Late Proterozoic through Cambrian volcanosedimentary rocks of the Wales Group and with Ordovician through Early Silurian felsic volcanic rocks of the Moira Sound unit (new informal name). The massive sulfide deposits in the Wales Group include the Big Harbor...
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Robert A. Ayuso, Susan M. Karl, John F. Slack, Peter J. Haeussler, Peter E. Bittenbender, Gregory A. Wandless, Anna Colvin
Alaska resource data file: Sitka quadrangle, Alaska Alaska resource data file: Sitka quadrangle, Alaska
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Henry C. Berg, Donald J. Grybeck
Alaska resource data file: Port Alexander quadrangle, Alaska Alaska resource data file: Port Alexander quadrangle, Alaska
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Donald J. Grybeck
Alaska resource data file: Melozitna quadrangle Alaska resource data file: Melozitna quadrangle
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David J. Szumigala, Garth E. Graham
Alaska resource data file: Seward quadrangle, Alaska Alaska resource data file: Seward quadrangle, Alaska
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Jeff A. Huber, Carol S. Huber
Handbook of capture-recapture analysis Handbook of capture-recapture analysis
Every day, biologists in parkas, raincoats, and rubber boots go into the field to capture and mark a variety of animal species. Back in the office, statisticians create analytical models for the field biologists' data. But many times, representatives of the two professions do not fully understand one another's roles. This book bridges this gap by helping biologists understand state-of...
Seafloor habitat mapping and classification in Glacier Bay, Alaska: Phase 1 & 2 1996-2004 Seafloor habitat mapping and classification in Glacier Bay, Alaska: Phase 1 & 2 1996-2004
Glacier Bay is a diverse fjord ecosystem with multiple sills, numerous tidewater glaciers and a highly complex oceanographic system. The Bay was completely glaciated prior to the 1700’s and subsequently experienced the fastest glacial retreat recorded in historical times. Currently, some of the highest sedimentation rates ever observed occur in the Bay, along with rapid uplift (up to 2.5...
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Philip N. Hooge, Paul R. Carlson, Jennifer Mondragon, Lisa L. Etherington, G.R. Cochran
Using Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR) imagery to detect polar bear maternal dens: Operations manual Using Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR) imagery to detect polar bear maternal dens: Operations manual
Recent research has shown that Forward Looking Infia-Red (FLIR) imagery can detect polar bear dens despite total snow cover over their deming habitat. FLIR imagers detect a AT or difference in temperature between objects in the imager's field of view. During the Arctic winter, the groundlsnow surface is typically cold, providing a dark background in the FLIR imager. Sources of heat...
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Geoffrey S. York, Steven C. Amstrup, Kristin S. Simac
Testing archival tag technology in coho salmon Testing archival tag technology in coho salmon
Archive tags with temperature and light-geolocation sensors will be monitored for post-smolt coho salmon in Cook Inlet. Light/location relationships specific to the Gulf of Alaska developed under Project 00478 will be applied in this study of movement and migration paths for coho salmon during maturation in ocean environments in Cook Inlet. Salmon for this study will be reared in...
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Jennifer L. Nielsen, Philip Richards, Thor Tingey, Derek Wilson, Christian E. Zimmerman
Alaska resource data file: Iditarod quadrangle Alaska resource data file: Iditarod quadrangle
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Thomas K. Bundtzen, Marti L. Miller, Charles C. Hawley