A long-tailed duckling. This species was studied as part of research by the USGS and partners to identify the frequencies at which sea ducks can hear underwater.
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A long-tailed duckling. This species was studied as part of research by the USGS and partners to identify the frequencies at which sea ducks can hear underwater.
Scientists record whether a surf scoter duck pecks at a target after tones are played at certain frequencies. This is part of a study by the USGS and partners to identify the frequencies at which sea ducks can hear underwater.
Scientists record whether a surf scoter duck pecks at a target after tones are played at certain frequencies. This is part of a study by the USGS and partners to identify the frequencies at which sea ducks can hear underwater.
Scientists use mealworms to train two lesser scaup ducklings to peck at a target after tones are played at certain frequencies. This species was studied as part of research by the USGS and partners to identify the frequencies at which sea ducks can hear underwater.
Scientists use mealworms to train two lesser scaup ducklings to peck at a target after tones are played at certain frequencies. This species was studied as part of research by the USGS and partners to identify the frequencies at which sea ducks can hear underwater.
Two common eider ducklings. This species was studied as part of research by the USGS and partners to identify the frequencies at which sea ducks can hear underwater.
Two common eider ducklings. This species was studied as part of research by the USGS and partners to identify the frequencies at which sea ducks can hear underwater.
A common eider duck. This species was studied as part of research by the USGS and partners to identify the frequencies at which sea ducks can hear underwater. The research can help inform decisions on the use of sound devices to deter ducks from fishing gillnets and other threats.
A common eider duck. This species was studied as part of research by the USGS and partners to identify the frequencies at which sea ducks can hear underwater. The research can help inform decisions on the use of sound devices to deter ducks from fishing gillnets and other threats.
Seastar (Asterias sp.) encountered during seagrass monitoring in Little Pleasant Bay, Massachusetts. Seastars are important predators on shellfish and barnacles.
Seastar (Asterias sp.) encountered during seagrass monitoring in Little Pleasant Bay, Massachusetts. Seastars are important predators on shellfish and barnacles.
Dr. Micah Keiffer of the USGS Eastern Ecological Science Center (EESC) at the S.O. Conte Research Laboratory performing surgery on a sturgeon to implant an acoustic receiver used to monitor movements. USGS North Atlantic and Appalachian Regional Director, Mike Tupper, and Deputy Director, Dan Hipper, and USGS EESC Director, Tom O'Connell observe.
Dr. Micah Keiffer of the USGS Eastern Ecological Science Center (EESC) at the S.O. Conte Research Laboratory performing surgery on a sturgeon to implant an acoustic receiver used to monitor movements. USGS North Atlantic and Appalachian Regional Director, Mike Tupper, and Deputy Director, Dan Hipper, and USGS EESC Director, Tom O'Connell observe.
These field staff are learning protocols for assessing trail impacts on the Appalachian Trail in Virginia. Tread conditions and the factors that influence them are assessed at transects across the trail, including impacts such as trail width, soil loss, and muddiness.
These field staff are learning protocols for assessing trail impacts on the Appalachian Trail in Virginia. Tread conditions and the factors that influence them are assessed at transects across the trail, including impacts such as trail width, soil loss, and muddiness.
Female box turtle with cellular transmitter (bold). A solar-powered transmitter made by Cellular Tracking Technologies, Inc attached to the shell of female box turtle. This type of transmitter sends data using the cell tower network to an account which can then be viewed on a computer with Google Earth interface and does not require physical radio tracking.
Female box turtle with cellular transmitter (bold). A solar-powered transmitter made by Cellular Tracking Technologies, Inc attached to the shell of female box turtle. This type of transmitter sends data using the cell tower network to an account which can then be viewed on a computer with Google Earth interface and does not require physical radio tracking.
Dam on Deer Creek, MD at the Eden Mill Nature Center. MD DNR and USGS visited to discuss American eel passageway project ideas.
Dam on Deer Creek, MD at the Eden Mill Nature Center. MD DNR and USGS visited to discuss American eel passageway project ideas.
A long-tailed duck with an underwater speaker in the background. This is part of a study by the USGS and partners to identify the frequencies at which sea ducks can hear underwater. The research can help inform decisions on the use of sound devices to deter ducks from fishing gillnets and other threats. Credit: Jonathan Fiely, USGS. Date: March 2017.
A long-tailed duck with an underwater speaker in the background. This is part of a study by the USGS and partners to identify the frequencies at which sea ducks can hear underwater. The research can help inform decisions on the use of sound devices to deter ducks from fishing gillnets and other threats. Credit: Jonathan Fiely, USGS. Date: March 2017.
USGS scientist, Barb Lubinski, practicing arm bandage wrap on another scientist, Kelly Maloney, as part of first aid training
linkUSGS scientist, Barb Lubinski, practicing arm bandage wrap on another scientist, Kelly Maloney, as part of first aid training in 2017 at the Leetown Science Center in West Virginia
USGS scientist, Barb Lubinski, practicing arm bandage wrap on another scientist, Kelly Maloney, as part of first aid training
linkUSGS scientist, Barb Lubinski, practicing arm bandage wrap on another scientist, Kelly Maloney, as part of first aid training in 2017 at the Leetown Science Center in West Virginia
Northern snakehead (Channa argus) are an invasive species in the mid-Atlantic region. Scientists from EESC are working with our federal and state partners to learn more about northern snakehead and their potential impacts to other aquatic animals in the region. Here, a scientist is collecting a blood sample from a northern snakehead specimen.
Northern snakehead (Channa argus) are an invasive species in the mid-Atlantic region. Scientists from EESC are working with our federal and state partners to learn more about northern snakehead and their potential impacts to other aquatic animals in the region. Here, a scientist is collecting a blood sample from a northern snakehead specimen.
Northern snakehead (Channa argus) are an invasive species in the mid-Atlantic region. Scientists from EESC are working with our federal and state partners to learn more about northern snakehead and their potential impcats to other aquatic animals in the region.
Northern snakehead (Channa argus) are an invasive species in the mid-Atlantic region. Scientists from EESC are working with our federal and state partners to learn more about northern snakehead and their potential impcats to other aquatic animals in the region.
Three wild Sandhill Cranes at Eastern Ecological Science Center on the Patuxent Research Refuge.
Three wild Sandhill Cranes at Eastern Ecological Science Center on the Patuxent Research Refuge.
Three wild Sandhill Cranes visit the Eastern Ecological Science Center located at the Patuxent Research Refuge
Three wild Sandhill Cranes visit the Eastern Ecological Science Center located at the Patuxent Research Refuge
2017 winter photo of USGS Eastern Ecological Science Center, Administration and Aquatic Ecology Laboratory Building in Kearneysville, West Virginia
2017 winter photo of USGS Eastern Ecological Science Center, Administration and Aquatic Ecology Laboratory Building in Kearneysville, West Virginia
Morning snowfall at the Leetown Science Center's Administration building.
Morning snowfall at the Leetown Science Center's Administration building.
Beautiful prehistoric endangered species fish the Shortnose Sturgeon floating in the ABIKIS Burst Flume during research runs at the EESC-USGS-Conte Fish Research Lab in Turners Falls, MA
Beautiful prehistoric endangered species fish the Shortnose Sturgeon floating in the ABIKIS Burst Flume during research runs at the EESC-USGS-Conte Fish Research Lab in Turners Falls, MA
Beautiful prehistoric endangered species fish the Shortnose Sturgeon floating in the ABIKIS Burst Flume during research runs at the EESC-USGS-Conte Fish Research Lab in Turners Falls, MA
Beautiful prehistoric endangered species fish the Shortnose Sturgeon floating in the ABIKIS Burst Flume during research runs at the EESC-USGS-Conte Fish Research Lab in Turners Falls, MA
This a juvenile lead-backed color morph of the Shenandoah salamander (Plethodon shenandoah). The Shenandoah salamander is a federally endangered species. Its entire range encompasses only on three mountaintops within Shenandoah National Park.
This a juvenile lead-backed color morph of the Shenandoah salamander (Plethodon shenandoah). The Shenandoah salamander is a federally endangered species. Its entire range encompasses only on three mountaintops within Shenandoah National Park.