Salcha River debris near Salchaket
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Salcha River debris near Salchaket
Erica Madison bringing in the mid-water trawl on the R/V Alaskan Gyre
Scientist pulling in the beginning of the mid-water trawl on the R/V Alaskan Gyre
Scientist pulling in the beginning of the mid-water trawl on the R/V Alaskan Gyre
Euphausids and a shrimp from a trawl catch
Euphausids (also known as krill) and a shrimp from a trawl catch. Some of the most important forage fish species in this region include Pacific capelin, sand lance, herring and, even though they aren’t fish, euphausiids (also known as krill).
Euphausids (also known as krill) and a shrimp from a trawl catch. Some of the most important forage fish species in this region include Pacific capelin, sand lance, herring and, even though they aren’t fish, euphausiids (also known as krill).
Andy Ramey holding two Blue-winged Teals
Andy Ramey holding two Blue-winged Teals. This photo was part of an Avian Influenza program.
Andy Ramey holding two Blue-winged Teals. This photo was part of an Avian Influenza program.
Scientist conducting marine bird and mammal survey
Scientists on the bow of the R/V Alaskan Gyre looking through binoculars
Scientists on the bow of the R/V Alaskan Gyre looking through binoculars
Measuring a snow core
Measuring a snow core. The layers that make up snow cores are measured to determine the density of the snow and ice.
Measuring a snow core. The layers that make up snow cores are measured to determine the density of the snow and ice.
A True Ice Worm on La Perouse Glacier, Glacier Bay National Park
A true ice worm (Mesenchytraeus solifugus) on the La Perouse Glacier, Glacier Bay National Park.
A true ice worm (Mesenchytraeus solifugus) on the La Perouse Glacier, Glacier Bay National Park.
Coring earthquake-related submarine landslide deposits in Skilak Lake
USGS scientists work with academic collaborators from the University of Ghent (Belgium) to core earthquake-related submarine landslide deposits in Skilak Lake, Alaska.
USGS scientists work with academic collaborators from the University of Ghent (Belgium) to core earthquake-related submarine landslide deposits in Skilak Lake, Alaska.
Cassin’s Auklet decomposes on the beach west of Cape Grieg
A Cassin’s Auklet decomposes on the beach west of Cape Grieg following a die-off in 2015/2016. West of Cape Grieg, Alaska Peninsula.
A Cassin’s Auklet decomposes on the beach west of Cape Grieg following a die-off in 2015/2016. West of Cape Grieg, Alaska Peninsula.
Mussels filter feeding during high tide
Mussels (Mytilus trossulus) filter feeding during high tide in Jakolof Bay, Alaska.
Mussels (Mytilus trossulus) filter feeding during high tide in Jakolof Bay, Alaska.
Tom Parsons preparing the multibeam arm on the R/V Alaskan Gyre
Scientist leaning over side of R/V Alaskan Gyre adjusting the multibeam arm
Scientist leaning over side of R/V Alaskan Gyre adjusting the multibeam arm
Scientists search for beachcast Common Murres
Sarah Schoen and pilot Chris Klosterman search for beachcast Common Murres along the Alaska Peninsula following the massive die-off of murres in 2015/2016. Wide Bay, Alaska Peninsula
Sarah Schoen and pilot Chris Klosterman search for beachcast Common Murres along the Alaska Peninsula following the massive die-off of murres in 2015/2016. Wide Bay, Alaska Peninsula
Tony DeGange searches for Common Murre carcasses
Retired USGS biologist Tony DeGange searches for Common Murre carcasses along the Alaska Peninsula following the massive die-off of murres in 2015/2016. Puale Bay, Alaska Peninsula
Retired USGS biologist Tony DeGange searches for Common Murre carcasses along the Alaska Peninsula following the massive die-off of murres in 2015/2016. Puale Bay, Alaska Peninsula
A Common Murre carcass decomposes
A Common Murre carcass decomposes along the Alaska Peninsula following the massive die-off of murres in 2015/2016. Portage Bay, Alaska Peninsula.
A Common Murre carcass decomposes along the Alaska Peninsula following the massive die-off of murres in 2015/2016. Portage Bay, Alaska Peninsula.
Tony DeGange searches for Common Murre carcasses above the high tide
Retired USGS biologist Tony DeGange searches for Common Murre carcasses above the high tide line on the Alaska Peninsula following the massive die-off of murres in 2015/2016. Wide Bay, Alaska Peninsula
Retired USGS biologist Tony DeGange searches for Common Murre carcasses above the high tide line on the Alaska Peninsula following the massive die-off of murres in 2015/2016. Wide Bay, Alaska Peninsula
Sarah Schoen identifies and counts Common Murre carcasses
USGS biologist Sarah Schoen identifies and counts Common Murre carcasses on the Alaska Peninsula following the massive die-off of murres in 2015/2016. Wide Bay, Alaska Peninsula
USGS biologist Sarah Schoen identifies and counts Common Murre carcasses on the Alaska Peninsula following the massive die-off of murres in 2015/2016. Wide Bay, Alaska Peninsula
Common Murre carcass decomposes just above the high tide
A Common Murre carcass decomposes just above the high tide line along the Alaska Peninsula following the massive die-off of murres in 2015/2016. Wide Bay, Alaska Peninsula
A Common Murre carcass decomposes just above the high tide line along the Alaska Peninsula following the massive die-off of murres in 2015/2016. Wide Bay, Alaska Peninsula
Common Murre carcass decomposes along the Alaska Peninsula
A Common Murre carcass decomposes along the Alaska Peninsula following the massive die-off of murres in 2015/2016. Wide Bay, Alaska Peninsula.
A Common Murre carcass decomposes along the Alaska Peninsula following the massive die-off of murres in 2015/2016. Wide Bay, Alaska Peninsula.
Dead Common Murres found on the beach along the Alaska Peninsula
Dead Common Murres found on the beach along the Alaska Peninsula May 2, 2016. This bird was part of the large die-off of Common Murres across the Gulf of Alaska in 2015-2016.
Dead Common Murres found on the beach along the Alaska Peninsula May 2, 2016. This bird was part of the large die-off of Common Murres across the Gulf of Alaska in 2015-2016.
Alaska Surveyors Circa 1924
Alaska surveying crew circa 1924 using alidade and plane table; transportation by dogsled. USGS photo files.
Alaska surveying crew circa 1924 using alidade and plane table; transportation by dogsled. USGS photo files.
Buff-breasted Sandpiper with transmitter
Buff-breasted Sandpiper with transmitter
Buff-breasted Sandpiper with transmitter