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Images below come from a wide variety of USGS science activities in the Northeast Region. Science Center staff showcase what we do, who we are, and where we work conducting science that inform decision makers and addresses societal needs. 

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Looking down the coast at the Cape Cod National Seashore
Cape Cod National Seashore
Cape Cod National Seashore
Cape Cod National Seashore

A look to the north along the bluffs at the Cape Cod National Seashore, from Marconi Station. Over the years, the USGS continues to work with the National Park Service at the Cape Cod National Seashore.

A look to the north along the bluffs at the Cape Cod National Seashore, from Marconi Station. Over the years, the USGS continues to work with the National Park Service at the Cape Cod National Seashore.

woman with USGS clothing in green woodsy area with orange butterfly on arm
Field Photo Friday winner for NY September 2018
Field Photo Friday winner for NY September 2018
Field Photo Friday winner for NY September 2018

Karen Murray and a visitor at Canajoharie Creek near Canajoharie, NY during ecological sampling for the National Water Quality Assessment project.

Karen Murray and a visitor at Canajoharie Creek near Canajoharie, NY during ecological sampling for the National Water Quality Assessment project.

USGS researchers deploying a prototype DTS fiber optic cable
USGS researchers deploying a prototype DTS fiber optic cable
USGS researchers deploying a prototype DTS fiber optic cable
USGS researchers deploying a prototype DTS fiber optic cable

Northeast Region Photo Contest Winner | October 2018 | USGS at Work
USGS researchers deploying a prototype DTS fiber optic cable array in the Delaware River

Northeast Region Photo Contest Winner | October 2018 | USGS at Work
USGS researchers deploying a prototype DTS fiber optic cable array in the Delaware River

Dark sand surrounding the entrance to a harbor; a caution sign is featured in the foreground
Photograph of the entrance to Grand Traverse Bay Harbor
Photograph of the entrance to Grand Traverse Bay Harbor
Photograph of the entrance to Grand Traverse Bay Harbor

Photograph of the entrance to Grand Traverse Bay Harbor, located 8 kilometers downdrift of the spoils pile. Migration of the dark-colored stamp sands (moving from left to right) has buried the original beach, overtopped the wall, and partially blocked the channel.

Photograph of the entrance to Grand Traverse Bay Harbor, located 8 kilometers downdrift of the spoils pile. Migration of the dark-colored stamp sands (moving from left to right) has buried the original beach, overtopped the wall, and partially blocked the channel.

water rapids flowing under a bridge
Mohawk River Tributary
Mohawk River Tributary
Mohawk River Tributary

A large Mohawk River tributary

Salamander sampling crew
Salamander sampling crew
Salamander sampling crew
Salamander sampling crew

Northeast Region Photo Contest Winner | October 2018 | People 
Salamander sampling crew

Northeast Region Photo Contest Winner | October 2018 | People 
Salamander sampling crew

Photograph of Atlantic spotted dolphins
Atlantic Spotted Dolphins
Atlantic Spotted Dolphins
Atlantic Spotted Dolphins

Atlantic spotted dolphins photographed near the R/V Hugh R. Sharp on August 27, 2018 by the protected species visual observers.

Atlantic spotted dolphins photographed near the R/V Hugh R. Sharp on August 27, 2018 by the protected species visual observers.

Photograph of USGS personnel retrieving airguns
Retrieving airguns
Retrieving airguns
Retrieving airguns

 Jenny White McKee and Pete Dal Ferro of the Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center retrieve two airguns during the 2018 MATRIX cruise aboard the R/V Hugh R. Sharp.  The seismic streamer is visible on the winch in the foreground.

 Jenny White McKee and Pete Dal Ferro of the Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center retrieve two airguns during the 2018 MATRIX cruise aboard the R/V Hugh R. Sharp.  The seismic streamer is visible on the winch in the foreground.

Photograph of 4 diesel compressors
Diesel Compressors
Diesel Compressors
Diesel Compressors

Four diesel-powered compressors chained to the deck of the R/V Hugh R. Sharp provided the air to power the seismic sources during the MATRIX cruise. 

Four diesel-powered compressors chained to the deck of the R/V Hugh R. Sharp provided the air to power the seismic sources during the MATRIX cruise. 

Photograph of Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center staff at 2018 Woods Hole Science Stroll
Woods Hole Science Stroll 2018
Woods Hole Science Stroll 2018
Woods Hole Science Stroll 2018

Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center staff, Tarandeep Kalra (pointing in light blue shirt) and Zafer Defne (orange USGS shirt) discuss oceanographic models with Science Stroll attendees

Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center staff, Tarandeep Kalra (pointing in light blue shirt) and Zafer Defne (orange USGS shirt) discuss oceanographic models with Science Stroll attendees

Photograph of children and USGS drone pilot at the 2018 Woods Hole Science Stroll
Future Pilots!
Future Pilots!
Future Pilots!

Sandy Brosnahan, Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center's Aerial Imaging and Mapping project lead, shares the display screen of a drone in flight

Sandy Brosnahan, Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center's Aerial Imaging and Mapping project lead, shares the display screen of a drone in flight

Photograph of drone demonstration 2018 Woods Hole Science Stroll
2018 Woods Hole Science Stroll UAS Demo
2018 Woods Hole Science Stroll UAS Demo
2018 Woods Hole Science Stroll UAS Demo

Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) demonstration, 2018 Woods Hole Science Stroll

Photograph of USGS personnel talking to Science Stroll participants
Sharing Science
Sharing Science
Sharing Science

Sandy Baldwin, Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center, shares video from the kilauea volcano with Science Stroll participants.

Sandy Baldwin, Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center, shares video from the kilauea volcano with Science Stroll participants.

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