USGS conducts a health assessment on a mantee in Crystal River, Florida.
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Manatee Health Assessment
USGS conducts a health assessment on a mantee in Crystal River, Florida.
A water sample is prepped to be tested for environmental DNA
Laboratory technician Amelia Ulmer filters water collected in the field, to be analyzed for environmental DNA in the laboratory of Dr. Margaret Hunter. This sample was tested for Burmese python eDNA, in a process similar to that developed by Dr. Hunter for manatee eDNA.
Laboratory technician Amelia Ulmer filters water collected in the field, to be analyzed for environmental DNA in the laboratory of Dr. Margaret Hunter. This sample was tested for Burmese python eDNA, in a process similar to that developed by Dr. Hunter for manatee eDNA.
juvenile Broad-banded Watersnake with snake fungal disease
A juvenile Broad-banded Watersnake that tested positive for snake fungal disease (SFD) exhibiting numerous nodules overlaid by roughened skin on the dorsal surface from St. Martin Parish, Louisiana. "FD has proven lethal in many snakes, and the disease is recognized as an emerging threat to wild snake populations.
A juvenile Broad-banded Watersnake that tested positive for snake fungal disease (SFD) exhibiting numerous nodules overlaid by roughened skin on the dorsal surface from St. Martin Parish, Louisiana. "FD has proven lethal in many snakes, and the disease is recognized as an emerging threat to wild snake populations.
Corals Growing Under Red Mangrove Prop Roots
Several species of scleractinian corals growing under red mangrove prop roots.
Several species of scleractinian corals growing under red mangrove prop roots.
Red bubblegum coral at 440 meters deep in Norfolk Canyon
Red bubblegum coral (Paragorgia) and several colonies of Primnoa occupy a boulder in close proximity to an anemone and sea star, at approximately 440 meters depth in Norfolk Canyon. Image courtesy of Deepwater Canyons 2013 – Pathways to the Abyss, NOAA-OER/BOEM/USGS
Red bubblegum coral (Paragorgia) and several colonies of Primnoa occupy a boulder in close proximity to an anemone and sea star, at approximately 440 meters depth in Norfolk Canyon. Image courtesy of Deepwater Canyons 2013 – Pathways to the Abyss, NOAA-OER/BOEM/USGS
Coastal wetlands near Port Fourchon, La., Northern Gulf of Mexico
To understand how changes in rainfall and temperature might affect coastal wetlands in the northern Gulf of Mexico, USGS researchers conducted field studies at 10 estuaries in five states (Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida). The fieldwork took place in a variety of coastal wetland types, including mangroves, marshes, and salt flats.
To understand how changes in rainfall and temperature might affect coastal wetlands in the northern Gulf of Mexico, USGS researchers conducted field studies at 10 estuaries in five states (Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida). The fieldwork took place in a variety of coastal wetland types, including mangroves, marshes, and salt flats.
Two manatees with radio transmitters attached
Two manatees with radio transmitters attached
Two manatees with radio transmitters attached
Manatee in Florida Spring
Manatee swims in a Florida spring
Manatee swims in a Florida spring
USGS Researcher with Manatee
USGS researcher collects data on manatee in Florida spring.
USGS researcher collects data on manatee in Florida spring.
Brown Marsh in Southeast Louisiana
Brown Marsh observed in southeastern Terrebonne Basin, La
Brown Marsh observed in southeastern Terrebonne Basin, La
A manatee meets Dr. Margaret Hunter during research at Crystal River
During a research snorkel trip at Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, Dr. Margaret Hunter comes face to face with a manatee.
During a research snorkel trip at Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, Dr. Margaret Hunter comes face to face with a manatee.
Antenna of radar used for wildlife research near a wind turbine
Antenna of radar near a wind turbine. Radar is used by USGS researchers to detect flying animals in renewable energy-wildlife research.
Antenna of radar near a wind turbine. Radar is used by USGS researchers to detect flying animals in renewable energy-wildlife research.
Louisiana's changing coastal wetlands
An aerial view of coastal marshes along Bayou Dufrene, southwest of the town of Dulac in Louisiana's Terrebonne Basin.
An aerial view of coastal marshes along Bayou Dufrene, southwest of the town of Dulac in Louisiana's Terrebonne Basin.
Collecting DNA in the Boise River (Boise, ID)
Collecting a 1-liter water sample in the Boise River for eDNA analysis (Boise, ID)"
Collecting a 1-liter water sample in the Boise River for eDNA analysis (Boise, ID)"
St. Vincent Island, Florida
The beach where shorebirds and sea turtles nest along St. Vincent Island, Florida.
The beach where shorebirds and sea turtles nest along St. Vincent Island, Florida.
Florida Everglades
Florida Everglades
A Bleached Coral Next to an Unbleached Coral
A bleached colony of Diploria labyrinthiformis next to an unbleached colony of Colpophyllia natans.
A bleached colony of Diploria labyrinthiformis next to an unbleached colony of Colpophyllia natans.
Grunts and other fish species in mangroves
Mangroves are "nurseries" for several species of grunts and other fishes which find shelter in the complex prop roots.
Mangroves are "nurseries" for several species of grunts and other fishes which find shelter in the complex prop roots.
Smooth Trunkfish (Lactophrys triqueter)
Smooth Trunkfishes (Lactophrys triqueter) and other species of oddly-shaped "boxfishes" are characteristic of these mangroves.
Smooth Trunkfishes (Lactophrys triqueter) and other species of oddly-shaped "boxfishes" are characteristic of these mangroves.
Reef Urchin (Echinometra viridis)
Bright red Reef Urchins (Echinometra viridis) graze on algae growing on prop roots and rocks in shallow water.
Bright red Reef Urchins (Echinometra viridis) graze on algae growing on prop roots and rocks in shallow water.
Coral Reef at Hurricane Hole USVI
Image of several species of coral growing on and near the prop roots of red mangrove trees. Sponges, feather duster worms, and sea grass also appear in the picture.
Image of several species of coral growing on and near the prop roots of red mangrove trees. Sponges, feather duster worms, and sea grass also appear in the picture.