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Marla Hood

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

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NPPSD illustration

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).
By
Ecosystems Mission Area, Species Management Research Program, Alaska Science Center
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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).
Learn More

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
By
Alaska Science Center
link

Bird Species Checklists and Graphic

Increasing understanding and accessibility of USGS data and processes by working with students and seasonal employees.

Read Article

Science and Products

  • Science
    link
    NPPSD illustration

    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).
    By
    Ecosystems Mission Area, Species Management Research Program, Alaska Science Center
    link

    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).
    Learn More
  • 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
    By
    Alaska Science Center
  • News
    link

    Bird Species Checklists and Graphic

    Increasing understanding and accessibility of USGS data and processes by working with students and seasonal employees.

    Read Article