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Danielle Gerik

Danielle is a Biologist with the Alaska Science Center.

Danielle works on avian health & disease, beak deformities in Alaska (avian keratin disorder) and laboratory testing for harmful algal bloom toxins in Alaska seabirds. 

Professional Experience

  • 2019 - Present    Biologist, USGS Alaska Science Center, Anchorage, Alaska

  • 2018                  Field Technician, Wildlife Conservation Society- Arctic Beringia branch

  • 2015 - 2017      Graduate Research Assistant, Fisheries and Ocean Sciences, University of Alaska Fairbanks

  • 2014 - 2015     Biological Science Technician, USGS Alaska Science Center, Anchorage, Alaska

  • 2014 - 2015     Temporary Technical, Institute of Arctic Biology, Fairbanks, Alaska

  • 2014 - 2015     Field Technician, Prince William Sound Science Center

Education and Certifications

  • M.S.    2018     University of Alaska Fairbanks     Fisheries

  • B.S.    2014      Humboldt State University            Biology with an emphasis in Ecology

Science and Products

Tissue Concentrations and Congener Profiles of Harmful Algal Toxins in Seabirds, Forage Fish, and Other Organisms

These data are in four tables and contain results from screening tissues of marine organisms for the presence of harmful algal bloom (HAB) toxins: saxitoxin and its related congeners (STX) and domoic acid (DA). Samples collected by USGS or submitted to our laboratory by partners or other stakeholders are screened using commercially-available enzyme linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA). A subset of
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Alaska Science Center
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Arctic Terns in Cook Inlet, flying over bullwhip kelp on the surface of the water, Alaska

Harmful Algal Bloom Toxins in Alaska Seabirds

Elevated ocean temperatures are linked to the development of harmful algal blooms (HABs). Toxins from these blooms may pose health threats to marine organisms, including seabirds. Since 2015, the USGS has worked with a variety of stakeholders to develop testing methods and research projects to better understand the geographic extent, timing and impacts of algal toxins in Alaska marine ecosystems...
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Biological Threats and Invasive Species Research Program, Alaska Science Center
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Harmful Algal Bloom Toxins in Alaska Seabirds

Elevated ocean temperatures are linked to the development of harmful algal blooms (HABs). Toxins from these blooms may pose health threats to marine organisms, including seabirds. Since 2015, the USGS has worked with a variety of stakeholders to develop testing methods and research projects to better understand the geographic extent, timing and impacts of algal toxins in Alaska marine ecosystems...
Learn More
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A Black-capped Chickadee on a branch with a grossly deformed beak

Beak Deformities in Landbirds

Over the past 20 years, Alaskans have witnessed a startling increase of beak deformities among Black-capped Chickadees and other species of resident birds. This disease, called avian keratin disorder (AKD), is 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.
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Ecosystems Mission Area, Biological Threats and Invasive Species Research Program, Species Management Research Program, Alaska Science Center
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Beak Deformities in Landbirds

Over the past 20 years, Alaskans have witnessed a startling increase of beak deformities among Black-capped Chickadees and other species of resident birds. This disease, called avian keratin disorder (AKD), is 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.
Learn More

Science and Products

  • Data

    Tissue Concentrations and Congener Profiles of Harmful Algal Toxins in Seabirds, Forage Fish, and Other Organisms

    These data are in four tables and contain results from screening tissues of marine organisms for the presence of harmful algal bloom (HAB) toxins: saxitoxin and its related congeners (STX) and domoic acid (DA). Samples collected by USGS or submitted to our laboratory by partners or other stakeholders are screened using commercially-available enzyme linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA). A subset of
    By
    Alaska Science Center
  • Science
    link
    Arctic Terns in Cook Inlet, flying over bullwhip kelp on the surface of the water, Alaska

    Harmful Algal Bloom Toxins in Alaska Seabirds

    Elevated ocean temperatures are linked to the development of harmful algal blooms (HABs). Toxins from these blooms may pose health threats to marine organisms, including seabirds. Since 2015, the USGS has worked with a variety of stakeholders to develop testing methods and research projects to better understand the geographic extent, timing and impacts of algal toxins in Alaska marine ecosystems...
    By
    Biological Threats and Invasive Species Research Program, Alaska Science Center
    link

    Harmful Algal Bloom Toxins in Alaska Seabirds

    Elevated ocean temperatures are linked to the development of harmful algal blooms (HABs). Toxins from these blooms may pose health threats to marine organisms, including seabirds. Since 2015, the USGS has worked with a variety of stakeholders to develop testing methods and research projects to better understand the geographic extent, timing and impacts of algal toxins in Alaska marine ecosystems...
    Learn More
    link
    A Black-capped Chickadee on a branch with a grossly deformed beak

    Beak Deformities in Landbirds

    Over the past 20 years, Alaskans have witnessed a startling increase of beak deformities among Black-capped Chickadees and other species of resident birds. This disease, called avian keratin disorder (AKD), is 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.
    By
    Ecosystems Mission Area, Biological Threats and Invasive Species Research Program, Species Management Research Program, Alaska Science Center
    link

    Beak Deformities in Landbirds

    Over the past 20 years, Alaskans have witnessed a startling increase of beak deformities among Black-capped Chickadees and other species of resident birds. This disease, called avian keratin disorder (AKD), is 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.
    Learn More