This coral (Mycetophyllia sp.) is not abundant in coral reefs of the Virgin Islands. It most commonly grows in water deeper than 40 ft., and it is surprising to find it growing in the shade of the mangroves in 3 ft of water.
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Mycetophyllia sp. Coral Abundance in the Virgin Islands
This coral (Mycetophyllia sp.) is not abundant in coral reefs of the Virgin Islands. It most commonly grows in water deeper than 40 ft., and it is surprising to find it growing in the shade of the mangroves in 3 ft of water.
Occupational Hazard
USGS scientist Michael Doukas responds to questions concerning the observation flight over Redoubt volcano that he is leading.
USGS scientist Michael Doukas responds to questions concerning the observation flight over Redoubt volcano that he is leading.
Tom Murray views volcanic activity in Alaska
USGS Scientist-in-Charge (SIC) of the Alaska Volcano Observatory, Tom Murray, gets first-hand look at the heightened activity of Redoubt volcano.
USGS Scientist-in-Charge (SIC) of the Alaska Volcano Observatory, Tom Murray, gets first-hand look at the heightened activity of Redoubt volcano.
Snowpack-sampling site on Lone Mountain at Big Sky ski resort, Montana
Snowpack-sampling site on Lone Mountain at Big Sky ski resort, Montana
Snowpack-sampling site on Lone Mountain at Big Sky ski resort, Montana
USGS Science In Action Wallpaper - Climate Change
A USGS wallpapers image related to climate change.
A USGS wallpapers image related to climate change.
USGS Science In Action Wallpaper - Human Health
A USGS wallpaper related to human health.
A USGS wallpaper related to human health.
USGS Science In Action Wallpaper — Critical Minerals
Wallpaper related to critical minerals.
Wallpaper related to critical minerals.
USGS Science In Action Wallpaper — Flooding and Streamgaging
A USGS wallpaper related to flooding and streamgaging.
A USGS wallpaper related to flooding and streamgaging.
USGS Science In Action Wallpaper — Human Health
Wallpaper relatd to human health.
Wallpaper relatd to human health.
USGS Science In Action Wallpaper — Volcanic Ash
A USGS wallpaper related to volcanic ash.
A USGS wallpaper related to volcanic ash.
USGS Science in Action Wallpaper — Wildlife Disease
USGS wallpaper related to wildlife disease.
USGS wallpaper related to wildlife disease.
Embden Data Shelter
North Dakota Discovery Farms Embden data shelter 1 and located in southeast Cass County about 8 miles south of Embden, North Dakota. In 2009, Embden farm became the third farm in the North Dakota Discovery Farms project.
North Dakota Discovery Farms Embden data shelter 1 and located in southeast Cass County about 8 miles south of Embden, North Dakota. In 2009, Embden farm became the third farm in the North Dakota Discovery Farms project.
Inground Trapezoidal Flume
Ingound tapezoidal flume at North Dakota Discovery Farms Embden waterway site 3, at Embden, ND.
Ingound tapezoidal flume at North Dakota Discovery Farms Embden waterway site 3, at Embden, ND.
Diverse Corals of Hurricane Hole Bays
Some of the corals in these bays are so large that they must have been growing here before the bleaching event in 2005. The Mountainous Star Coral (Montastraea faveolata) (background) is one of the largest colonies in these mangroves. In the foreground is the Flower Coral (Eusmilia fastigiata).
Some of the corals in these bays are so large that they must have been growing here before the bleaching event in 2005. The Mountainous Star Coral (Montastraea faveolata) (background) is one of the largest colonies in these mangroves. In the foreground is the Flower Coral (Eusmilia fastigiata).
Landsat 5 captures Mt. Redoubt
On March 1, 2009, Landsat 5 acquired a clear image of the Mt. Redoubt region in Alaska.
On March 1, 2009, Landsat 5 acquired a clear image of the Mt. Redoubt region in Alaska.
Field blank collection at snowpack-sampling site at Noisy Basin, Monta
Field blank collection at snowpack-sampling site at Noisy Basin, Montana
Field blank collection at snowpack-sampling site at Noisy Basin, Montana
Winter on Bear Den Creek
Path USGS employees took to service streamflow gage during winter 2009, Bear Den Creek near Mandaree, North Dakota.
Path USGS employees took to service streamflow gage during winter 2009, Bear Den Creek near Mandaree, North Dakota.
Workers do avalanche stress test in snowpit at Noisy Basin, Montana
Workers do avalanche stress test in snowpit at Noisy Basin, Montana
Workers do avalanche stress test in snowpit at Noisy Basin, Montana
Workers stand in bottom of deep snowpit at Noisy Basin, Montana
Workers stand in bottom of deep snowpit at Noisy Basin, Montana
Workers stand in bottom of deep snowpit at Noisy Basin, Montana
Streamgage housing at West Fork Trinity River
Streamgage housing at USGS gage 08045550, West Fork Trinity River at White Settlement Road, Fort Worth, TX
Streamgage housing at USGS gage 08045550, West Fork Trinity River at White Settlement Road, Fort Worth, TX
Buffalo on road to Canyon, Wyoming
Buffalo on road to Canyon, Wyoming
Buffalo on road to Canyon, Wyoming