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.
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Common eider
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.
Common eider ducklings
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.
Long-tailed duckling
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.
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 train lesser scaup ducklings
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.
A Star Is Born
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 performing transmitter implant surgery on sturgeon
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.
Assessing trail degradation on the Appalachian Trail
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
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.
Deer Creek, MD Dam at Eden Mill Nature Center
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.
Long-tailed duck
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
Blood sample collection from a northern snakehead fish
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 fish
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.
Sandhill Cranes
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.
Sandhill Cranes
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
Winter Photo EESC LRL Admin and Aquatic Ecology Building
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
USGS Leetown Science Center Administration Building
Morning snowfall at the Leetown Science Center's Administration building.
Morning snowfall at the Leetown Science Center's Administration building.
Shortnose Sturgeon in ABIKIS Burst Flume at the EESC-USGS-Conte
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
Shortnose Sturgeon in the Conte ABIKIS Burst Flume
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
Shenandoah Salamander
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.
Duck Diving in PRR Dive Tank
Ducks involved in underwater hearing studies at the Eastern Ecological Science Center (formerly PWRC) at the Patuxent Research Refuge in Laurel, MD dive in our tank facility at our Sea Duck colony.
Ducks involved in underwater hearing studies at the Eastern Ecological Science Center (formerly PWRC) at the Patuxent Research Refuge in Laurel, MD dive in our tank facility at our Sea Duck colony.