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
Harmful Algal Bloom Toxins in Alaska Seabirds
Beak Deformities in Landbirds
Science and Products
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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 - Science
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...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.