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USGS Study Suggests Atlantic Sturgeon Spawning Population Declined by More Than 99% in the Delaware River Since the Late 1800s

USGS Study Suggests Atlantic Sturgeon Spawning Population Declined by More Than 99% in the Delaware River Since the Late 1800s

The population of adult Atlantic sturgeon that migrate to the Delaware River each year was once comprised of hundreds of thousands of individual fish...

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Friday's Findings - July 29, 2022

Friday's Findings - July 29, 2022

Title: Wastes from oil and gas development: accidental releases and re-use investigations

Date: Friday, July 29th at 2:00 pm Eastern

Speaker: Isabel...

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Protecting Vulnerable Grassland Birds from Climate Change

Protecting Vulnerable Grassland Birds from Climate Change

The Central Flyway, the largest bird migration corridor in North America, stretches from Texas to North Dakota. Grasslands across the Great Plains and...

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COVID-19 virus can infect Mexican free-tailed bats

COVID-19 virus can infect Mexican free-tailed bats

MADISON, Wis. — Mexican free-tailed bats can be infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus but don’t appear to spread it or become sick, according to a U.S...

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A disappearing act in Alaska

A disappearing act in Alaska

Permafrost, as its name implies, should be permanently frozen soil; however, that’s no longer the case. USGS researchers are looking into how these...

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As sea levels rise on U.S. coasts, saline wetlands are expected to displace freshwater wetlands, croplands, forests and pastures

As sea levels rise on U.S. coasts, saline wetlands are expected to displace freshwater wetlands, croplands, forests and pastures

With accelerated sea-level rise, landward migration of coastal wetlands will not fully compensate for seaward losses

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A long-suspected culprit is caught

A long-suspected culprit is caught

New research reveals what killed a group of Arctic Terns in Alaska.

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Hurricanes can spread invasive species if they survive the ride

Hurricanes can spread invasive species if they survive the ride

The 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season runs from June 1 through November 30. Throughout the season, the U.S. Geological Survey will be providing science...

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Friday's Findings - July 15, 2022

Friday's Findings - July 15, 2022

Title: Applying the RAD (Resist-Accept-Direct) framework for ecosystem transformations

Date: Friday, July 15, 2022 at 2:00 pm Eastern

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Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers Experiencing Widespread and Regional Changes

Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers Experiencing Widespread and Regional Changes

 

ROCK ISLAND, Illinois – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District; and the U.S. Geological Survey, in partnership with others, have...

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Friday's Findings - June 24, 2022

Friday's Findings - June 24, 2022

Title: Overview of Toxic Algal Blooms and Effects on Human and Animal Health

Date: June 24, 2022 at 2:00 pm Eastern

Speaker: Keith Loftin, PhD, USGS...

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