Graphite schist from the Roanoke Rapids terrane in southeastern Virginia. Economic deposits of this critical mineral may exist in this relatively unexplored region, which has not been adequately mapped at scales larger than 1:250,000.
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Roanoke Rapids Graphite Schist, VA
Graphite schist from the Roanoke Rapids terrane in southeastern Virginia. Economic deposits of this critical mineral may exist in this relatively unexplored region, which has not been adequately mapped at scales larger than 1:250,000.
Hydrologic technician making a streamflow measurement
Hydrologic technician making a streamflow measurementHydrologic technician making a streamflow measurement using a FlowTracker ADV in a river.
Hydrologic technician making a streamflow measurement
Hydrologic technician making a streamflow measurementHydrologic technician making a streamflow measurement using a FlowTracker ADV in a river.
Groundwater Sampling in Nassau County, Long Island, New York
Groundwater Sampling in Nassau County, Long Island, New YorkGroundwater Sampling in Nassau County, Long Island, New York
Groundwater Sampling in Nassau County, Long Island, New York
Groundwater Sampling in Nassau County, Long Island, New YorkGroundwater Sampling in Nassau County, Long Island, New York
Initial construction of trench and metering manhole
Initial construction of trench and metering manholeInitial construction of trench and metering manhole. Trench collects runoff from the respective pavement type and conveys the water to a metering manhole buried adjacent to the highway.
Initial construction of trench and metering manhole
Initial construction of trench and metering manholeInitial construction of trench and metering manhole. Trench collects runoff from the respective pavement type and conveys the water to a metering manhole buried adjacent to the highway.
Yellow Creek near Oak Grove, IN
Yellow Creek near Oak Grove, IN
Core retrieval
Dr. Meagan Gonneea (Cape Cod, MA) retrieves a core from an infilling salt marsh pond in the Great Barnstable Marsh.
Dr. Meagan Gonneea (Cape Cod, MA) retrieves a core from an infilling salt marsh pond in the Great Barnstable Marsh.
Kanakee River at Davis, IN - Fall of the year
Kanakee River at Davis, IN - Fall of the year
Kanakee River at Davis, IN - gage
Kanakee River at Davis, IN
Night Shift
Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center's Aerial Imaging and Mapping Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) pilots, Emily Sturdivant (left) and Elizabeth Pendleton (right) working the night shift in Hawaii at the Kileaua volcano site.
Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center's Aerial Imaging and Mapping Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) pilots, Emily Sturdivant (left) and Elizabeth Pendleton (right) working the night shift in Hawaii at the Kileaua volcano site.
Samples Repository ceiling mounted camera system
The Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center’s Samples Repository provides space and services for processing and sampling of materials and collections. Sample photography uses a Nikon1 D90 SLR camera mounted to the ceiling directly above the layout table in the sample preparation area.
The Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center’s Samples Repository provides space and services for processing and sampling of materials and collections. Sample photography uses a Nikon1 D90 SLR camera mounted to the ceiling directly above the layout table in the sample preparation area.
Core Splitter
The Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center’s Samples Repository provides space and services for processing and sampling of materials and collections.
The Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center’s Samples Repository provides space and services for processing and sampling of materials and collections.
Woods Hole UAS Pilots in Hawaii
Providing situational awareness at night, Elizabeth Pendleton, Sandy Brosnahan, and Emily Sturdivant prepare for a UAS take-off
Providing situational awareness at night, Elizabeth Pendleton, Sandy Brosnahan, and Emily Sturdivant prepare for a UAS take-off
Woods Hole's Aerial Imaging and Mapping pilots in Hawaii
Woods Hole's Aerial Imaging and Mapping pilots in HawaiiWoods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center's Aerial Imaging and Mapping rock stars preparing to fly Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) mission while a river of lava flows in the background
Woods Hole's Aerial Imaging and Mapping pilots in Hawaii
Woods Hole's Aerial Imaging and Mapping pilots in HawaiiWoods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center's Aerial Imaging and Mapping rock stars preparing to fly Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) mission while a river of lava flows in the background
Acetolysis Set-Up, Pollen Laboratory
Seen in this image is the acetolysis set up. Acetolysis is used to remove the genetic material from inside the pollen, which allows the scientists to better identify and count the pollen.
Seen in this image is the acetolysis set up. Acetolysis is used to remove the genetic material from inside the pollen, which allows the scientists to better identify and count the pollen.
Pollen Under a Microscope
This image was taken through the eyepiece of a microscope. Pollen is mixed in with a few larger pieces of organic material.
This image was taken through the eyepiece of a microscope. Pollen is mixed in with a few larger pieces of organic material.
Weighing Sediment Samples from the Great Dismal Swamp, 2018
Weighing Sediment Samples from the Great Dismal Swamp, 2018In the sample preperation room, a lab technician weighs sediments samples before placing them in a warming oven to dry.
Weighing Sediment Samples from the Great Dismal Swamp, 2018
Weighing Sediment Samples from the Great Dismal Swamp, 2018In the sample preperation room, a lab technician weighs sediments samples before placing them in a warming oven to dry.
Slide of Pollen, Pollen Laboratory
A lab technician holds up the finished product after processing: an almost pure slide of pollen.
A lab technician holds up the finished product after processing: an almost pure slide of pollen.
Electrofishing Niagara River, NY
Electrofishing Niagara River, NY
Electrofishing Niagara River, NY
Niagara River Carp
USGS technicians prepare to weigh a common carp during fish processing
USGS technicians prepare to weigh a common carp during fish processing
DEC collaborators collect fish from a Niagara River tributary
DEC collaborators collect fish from a Niagara River tributaryDEC collaborators collect fish from a Niagara River tributary using an electrofishing boat
DEC collaborators collect fish from a Niagara River tributary
DEC collaborators collect fish from a Niagara River tributaryDEC collaborators collect fish from a Niagara River tributary using an electrofishing boat
Monitoring real-time sonar data
Chuck Worley (USGS) monitoring the real-time sonar data aboard the R/V Petrel during the geophysical survey in May 2018.
Chuck Worley (USGS) monitoring the real-time sonar data aboard the R/V Petrel during the geophysical survey in May 2018.