Data management, data modeling, website creation and maintenance, database administration; computer support
Marla's duties include releasing data and software, database modeling, and web page creation for the USGS ASC and the AK Region. Additional work is focused on data visualizations and being a liaison between IT and our Data Management team.
Professional Experience
2003 - Present IT Specialist, USGS, Alaska Science Center, Anchorage, Alaska
1999 - 2003 IT Specialist, USGS, Forest & Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center, Corvallis, Oregon
1996 - 1999 Computer Support, Oregon Dept. of Fish & Wildlife, Corvallis, Oregon
Education and Certifications
B.A. 1997 Western Oregon University, Monmouth, OR Computer Science, Business Management
Science and Products
North Pacific Pelagic Seabird Database
The North Pacific Pelagic Seabird Database (NPPSD) contains survey transect data designed and conducted by numerous partners primarily to census seabirds at sea. The NPPSD includes more than 486,000 transect segments and includes observations of over 20 million birds of 258 species collected over the span of 50 years (from 1973 to 2022).
North Pacific Pelagic Seabird Database (NPPSD)
The North Pacific Pelagic Seabird Database (NPPSD) is maintained by the USGS Alaska Science Center and includes survey transect data designed and conducted by numerous partners primarily to census seabirds at sea. The data provided here relate to observations of marine birds and mammals observed during at-sea surveys throughout the North Pacific including the Arctic Ocean, Beaufort Sea, Chukchi Se
Science and Products
- Science
North Pacific Pelagic Seabird Database
The North Pacific Pelagic Seabird Database (NPPSD) contains survey transect data designed and conducted by numerous partners primarily to census seabirds at sea. The NPPSD includes more than 486,000 transect segments and includes observations of over 20 million birds of 258 species collected over the span of 50 years (from 1973 to 2022). - Data
North Pacific Pelagic Seabird Database (NPPSD)
The North Pacific Pelagic Seabird Database (NPPSD) is maintained by the USGS Alaska Science Center and includes survey transect data designed and conducted by numerous partners primarily to census seabirds at sea. The data provided here relate to observations of marine birds and mammals observed during at-sea surveys throughout the North Pacific including the Arctic Ocean, Beaufort Sea, Chukchi Se - News