(From left) U.S. Geological Survey scientists Samantha Snow, Dan Catizone, and Meg Lamont each hold a sea turtle in advance of their release back into St. Joseph Bay, Florida on January 29, 2025. The three turtles were among the estimated 1,200 endangered sea turtles that were rescued from icy ocean water and beaches during a cold stun event January 21-26, 2025.
Jason Burton
Jason Burton is a public affairs specialist with the USGS.
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Enabling AI for citizen science in fish ecology
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing ecology and conservation by enabling species recognition from photos and videos. Our project evaluates the capacity to expand AI for individual fish recognition for population assessment. The success of this effort would facilitate fisheries analysis at an unprecedented scale by engaging anglers and citizen scientists in imagery collection...
Almost 1,000 sea turtles returned to the wild after being saved from frigid water in Florida
(From left) U.S. Geological Survey scientists Samantha Snow, Dan Catizone, and Meg Lamont each hold a sea turtle in advance of their release back into St. Joseph Bay, Florida on January 29, 2025. The three turtles were among the estimated 1,200 endangered sea turtles that were rescued from icy ocean water and beaches during a cold stun event January 21-26, 2025.
Almost 1,000 sea turtles returned to the wild after being saved from frigid water in Florida
A cold-stunned green sea turtle rests in the shallows on St. Joseph Bay. St. Joseph Bay, Florida on January 24, 2025. (USGS photo by Dan Catizone)
A cold-stunned green sea turtle rests in the shallows on St. Joseph Bay. St. Joseph Bay, Florida on January 24, 2025. (USGS photo by Dan Catizone)
Almost 1,000 sea turtles returned to the wild after being saved from frigid water in Florida
A USGS boat holds dozens of endangered sea turtles recovered from St. Joseph Bay, Florida on January 24, 2025 in a coordinated effort to save over 1,000 turtles from a winter cold-stun event. (Dan Catizone, USGS)
A USGS boat holds dozens of endangered sea turtles recovered from St. Joseph Bay, Florida on January 24, 2025 in a coordinated effort to save over 1,000 turtles from a winter cold-stun event. (Dan Catizone, USGS)
Almost 1,000 sea turtles returned to the wild after being saved from frigid water in Florida
U.S. Geological Survey biologist Dan Catizone pulls rescued endangered sea turtles along the shore of St. Joseph Bay, Florida, January 23, 2025 during a coordinated recovery event after water temperature drops made waters off of Florida's coast unsafe for the animals. (Samantha Snow, USGS)
U.S. Geological Survey biologist Dan Catizone pulls rescued endangered sea turtles along the shore of St. Joseph Bay, Florida, January 23, 2025 during a coordinated recovery event after water temperature drops made waters off of Florida's coast unsafe for the animals. (Samantha Snow, USGS)
Explore the Risk PFAS is in Local Tap Water
U.S. Geological Survey scientists created an interactive map to help the public better understand their risk of exposure to PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals.” This interactive tool allows you to view data from a recently published USGS study on PFAS in tap water as well as learn where known PFAS sources are near your community.
U.S. Geological Survey scientists created an interactive map to help the public better understand their risk of exposure to PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals.” This interactive tool allows you to view data from a recently published USGS study on PFAS in tap water as well as learn where known PFAS sources are near your community.
Otter Creek Check
Sara Weaver, a USGS hydrologic technician, manually measures the water level of Otter Creek in Center Rutland, Vermont, July 12, 2023. USGS image.
Sara Weaver, a USGS hydrologic technician, manually measures the water level of Otter Creek in Center Rutland, Vermont, July 12, 2023. USGS image.
To Foresee Chesapeake Bay’s Future, Scientists Look to the Land
A montage of four Chesapeake Bay aerial photos. L-R: A waterfront residential community; row crops bordered by forest; Baltimore Harbor; piers and crab pots in a waterfront fishing community.
A montage of four Chesapeake Bay aerial photos. L-R: A waterfront residential community; row crops bordered by forest; Baltimore Harbor; piers and crab pots in a waterfront fishing community.
USGS storm-tide sensor
This is an example of a USGS storm-tide sensor.
This is an example of a USGS storm-tide sensor.
USGS Scientists Mark a High-Water Mark in Louisiana
Daniel McCay and Chris Henry, USGS hydrologic technicians, use a level to draw a line on a high-water mark August 26. In most circumstances, when a high-water mark is flagged it would then be surveyed with GPS equipment to obtain its exact coordinates and elevation.
Daniel McCay and Chris Henry, USGS hydrologic technicians, use a level to draw a line on a high-water mark August 26. In most circumstances, when a high-water mark is flagged it would then be surveyed with GPS equipment to obtain its exact coordinates and elevation.
Science and Products
Enabling AI for citizen science in fish ecology
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing ecology and conservation by enabling species recognition from photos and videos. Our project evaluates the capacity to expand AI for individual fish recognition for population assessment. The success of this effort would facilitate fisheries analysis at an unprecedented scale by engaging anglers and citizen scientists in imagery collection...
Almost 1,000 sea turtles returned to the wild after being saved from frigid water in Florida
(From left) U.S. Geological Survey scientists Samantha Snow, Dan Catizone, and Meg Lamont each hold a sea turtle in advance of their release back into St. Joseph Bay, Florida on January 29, 2025. The three turtles were among the estimated 1,200 endangered sea turtles that were rescued from icy ocean water and beaches during a cold stun event January 21-26, 2025.
(From left) U.S. Geological Survey scientists Samantha Snow, Dan Catizone, and Meg Lamont each hold a sea turtle in advance of their release back into St. Joseph Bay, Florida on January 29, 2025. The three turtles were among the estimated 1,200 endangered sea turtles that were rescued from icy ocean water and beaches during a cold stun event January 21-26, 2025.
Almost 1,000 sea turtles returned to the wild after being saved from frigid water in Florida
A cold-stunned green sea turtle rests in the shallows on St. Joseph Bay. St. Joseph Bay, Florida on January 24, 2025. (USGS photo by Dan Catizone)
A cold-stunned green sea turtle rests in the shallows on St. Joseph Bay. St. Joseph Bay, Florida on January 24, 2025. (USGS photo by Dan Catizone)
Almost 1,000 sea turtles returned to the wild after being saved from frigid water in Florida
A USGS boat holds dozens of endangered sea turtles recovered from St. Joseph Bay, Florida on January 24, 2025 in a coordinated effort to save over 1,000 turtles from a winter cold-stun event. (Dan Catizone, USGS)
A USGS boat holds dozens of endangered sea turtles recovered from St. Joseph Bay, Florida on January 24, 2025 in a coordinated effort to save over 1,000 turtles from a winter cold-stun event. (Dan Catizone, USGS)
Almost 1,000 sea turtles returned to the wild after being saved from frigid water in Florida
U.S. Geological Survey biologist Dan Catizone pulls rescued endangered sea turtles along the shore of St. Joseph Bay, Florida, January 23, 2025 during a coordinated recovery event after water temperature drops made waters off of Florida's coast unsafe for the animals. (Samantha Snow, USGS)
U.S. Geological Survey biologist Dan Catizone pulls rescued endangered sea turtles along the shore of St. Joseph Bay, Florida, January 23, 2025 during a coordinated recovery event after water temperature drops made waters off of Florida's coast unsafe for the animals. (Samantha Snow, USGS)
Explore the Risk PFAS is in Local Tap Water
U.S. Geological Survey scientists created an interactive map to help the public better understand their risk of exposure to PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals.” This interactive tool allows you to view data from a recently published USGS study on PFAS in tap water as well as learn where known PFAS sources are near your community.
U.S. Geological Survey scientists created an interactive map to help the public better understand their risk of exposure to PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals.” This interactive tool allows you to view data from a recently published USGS study on PFAS in tap water as well as learn where known PFAS sources are near your community.
Otter Creek Check
Sara Weaver, a USGS hydrologic technician, manually measures the water level of Otter Creek in Center Rutland, Vermont, July 12, 2023. USGS image.
Sara Weaver, a USGS hydrologic technician, manually measures the water level of Otter Creek in Center Rutland, Vermont, July 12, 2023. USGS image.
To Foresee Chesapeake Bay’s Future, Scientists Look to the Land
A montage of four Chesapeake Bay aerial photos. L-R: A waterfront residential community; row crops bordered by forest; Baltimore Harbor; piers and crab pots in a waterfront fishing community.
A montage of four Chesapeake Bay aerial photos. L-R: A waterfront residential community; row crops bordered by forest; Baltimore Harbor; piers and crab pots in a waterfront fishing community.
USGS storm-tide sensor
This is an example of a USGS storm-tide sensor.
This is an example of a USGS storm-tide sensor.
USGS Scientists Mark a High-Water Mark in Louisiana
Daniel McCay and Chris Henry, USGS hydrologic technicians, use a level to draw a line on a high-water mark August 26. In most circumstances, when a high-water mark is flagged it would then be surveyed with GPS equipment to obtain its exact coordinates and elevation.
Daniel McCay and Chris Henry, USGS hydrologic technicians, use a level to draw a line on a high-water mark August 26. In most circumstances, when a high-water mark is flagged it would then be surveyed with GPS equipment to obtain its exact coordinates and elevation.