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Below are images and videos associated with Ecosystems Land Change Science Program fieldwork and research. We've also included a link to a climate illustrations webpage with illustrations that help explain tricky climate concepts and explain how climate change impacts ecosystems.

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infographic displaying economic statistics of various characteristics and challenges in ecosystems science.
Discover Ecosystems
Discover Ecosystems
infographic displaying economic statistics of various characteristics and challenges in ecosystems science.

Discover Ecosystems

Discover Ecosystems

America’s diverse ecosystems are an asset to current and future generations by supporting economically and recreationally important fish, wildlife, and lands. Healthy ecosystems support people and nature, fostering prosperity and enjoyment for all. 

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Ecosystems Mission Area, Biological Threats and Invasive Species Research Program, Climate Adaptation Science Centers, Climate Research and Development Program, Cooperative Research Units, Environmental Health Program, Land Management Research Program, Species Management Research Program, Communications and Publishing
infographic displaying economic statistics of various characteristics and challenges in ecosystems science.

Discover Ecosystems

Discover Ecosystems

America’s diverse ecosystems are an asset to current and future generations by supporting economically and recreationally important fish, wildlife, and lands. Healthy ecosystems support people and nature, fostering prosperity and enjoyment for all. 

By
Ecosystems Mission Area, Biological Threats and Invasive Species Research Program, Climate Adaptation Science Centers, Climate Research and Development Program, Cooperative Research Units, Environmental Health Program, Land Management Research Program, Species Management Research Program, Communications and Publishing
infographic displaying economic statistics of various characteristics and challenges in ecosystems science.
Discover Ecosystems
Discover Ecosystems
infographic displaying economic statistics of various characteristics and challenges in ecosystems science.

Discover Ecosystems

Discover Ecosystems

America’s diverse ecosystems are an asset to current and future generations by supporting economically and recreationally important fish, wildlife, and lands. Healthy ecosystems support people and nature, fostering prosperity and enjoyment for all. 

By
Ecosystems Mission Area, Biological Threats and Invasive Species Research Program, Climate Adaptation Science Centers, Climate Research and Development Program, Cooperative Research Units, Environmental Health Program, Land Management Research Program, Species Management Research Program
infographic displaying economic statistics of various characteristics and challenges in ecosystems science.

Discover Ecosystems

Discover Ecosystems

America’s diverse ecosystems are an asset to current and future generations by supporting economically and recreationally important fish, wildlife, and lands. Healthy ecosystems support people and nature, fostering prosperity and enjoyment for all. 

By
Ecosystems Mission Area, Biological Threats and Invasive Species Research Program, Climate Adaptation Science Centers, Climate Research and Development Program, Cooperative Research Units, Environmental Health Program, Land Management Research Program, Species Management Research Program
Coastal ecosystems that store carbon and carbon flows within these ecosystems. Full alt text in caption.
Blue Carbon
Blue Carbon
Coastal ecosystems that store carbon and carbon flows within these ecosystems. Full alt text in caption.

Blue Carbon

Blue Carbon

Blue carbon refers to carbon captured in coastal and ocean ecosystems.

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Climate Adaptation Science Centers, Climate Research and Development Program
Coastal ecosystems that store carbon and carbon flows within these ecosystems. Full alt text in caption.

Blue Carbon

Blue Carbon

Blue carbon refers to carbon captured in coastal and ocean ecosystems.

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Climate Adaptation Science Centers, Climate Research and Development Program
scientists stands to the left of a standing desk computer in the office
Paul Henne and Computer Model
Paul Henne and Computer Model
scientists stands to the left of a standing desk computer in the office

Paul Henne and Computer Model

Paul Henne and Computer Model

Paul Henne develops wildfire models using records of past climate and area burned.  These models when combined with sedimentary records help scientists understand long-term interactions among climate, vegetation, people, and wildfire.  

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Ecosystems Land Change Science Program, Geosciences and Environmental Change Science Center
scientists stands to the left of a standing desk computer in the office

Paul Henne and Computer Model

Paul Henne and Computer Model

Paul Henne develops wildfire models using records of past climate and area burned.  These models when combined with sedimentary records help scientists understand long-term interactions among climate, vegetation, people, and wildfire.  

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Ecosystems Land Change Science Program, Geosciences and Environmental Change Science Center
USGS scientists preparing samples in the lab
Preparing sediment samples in the lab
Preparing sediment samples in the lab
USGS scientists preparing samples in the lab

Preparing sediment samples in the lab

Preparing sediment samples in the lab

Physical Scientist Michelle Leung and Research Geologist Natalie Kehrwald prepare sediment samples from Santa Fe Lake, New Mexico to analyze records of interactions between past fires and human activity over the last few thousand years. 

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Climate Research and Development Program, Geosciences and Environmental Change Science Center
USGS scientists preparing samples in the lab

Preparing sediment samples in the lab

Preparing sediment samples in the lab

Physical Scientist Michelle Leung and Research Geologist Natalie Kehrwald prepare sediment samples from Santa Fe Lake, New Mexico to analyze records of interactions between past fires and human activity over the last few thousand years. 

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Climate Research and Development Program, Geosciences and Environmental Change Science Center
sandy north shore of Palmyra Atoll
North Shore of Palmyra Atoll
North Shore of Palmyra Atoll
sandy north shore of Palmyra Atoll

North Shore of Palmyra Atoll

North Shore of Palmyra Atoll

A view of the sandy north shore of Palmyra Atoll, with a forested edge. Recently killed coconut palm trunks poke out of the forested area.

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Climate Research and Development Program
sandy north shore of Palmyra Atoll

North Shore of Palmyra Atoll

North Shore of Palmyra Atoll

A view of the sandy north shore of Palmyra Atoll, with a forested edge. Recently killed coconut palm trunks poke out of the forested area.

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Climate Research and Development Program
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Videos

Image shows waves on the open ocean with text reading Climate Research and Development Program Climate Research and Development Program – Day in the Life of Climate R & D
Climate Research and Development Program – Day in the Life of Climate R & D
Image shows waves on the open ocean with text reading Climate Research and Development Program

Climate Research and Development Program – Day in the Life of Climate R & D

Climate Research and Development Program – Day in the Life of Climate R & D

USGS science helps to understand the causes and effects of environmental change. Scientists in the Climate Research and Development Program focus specifically on these changes, conducting their work across many fields and disciplines throughout the United States and the globe.

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Ecosystems Mission Area, Climate Research and Development Program
Image shows waves on the open ocean with text reading Climate Research and Development Program

Climate Research and Development Program – Day in the Life of Climate R & D

Climate Research and Development Program – Day in the Life of Climate R & D

USGS science helps to understand the causes and effects of environmental change. Scientists in the Climate Research and Development Program focus specifically on these changes, conducting their work across many fields and disciplines throughout the United States and the globe.

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Ecosystems Mission Area, Climate Research and Development Program
Image shows waves on the open ocean with text reading Climate Research and Development Program Climate Research and Development Program – Day in the Life of Climate R & D (AD)
Climate Research and Development Program – Day in the Life of Climate R & D (AD)
Image shows waves on the open ocean with text reading Climate Research and Development Program

Climate Research and Development Program – Day in the Life of Climate R & D (AD)

Climate Research and Development Program – Day in the Life of Climate R & D (AD)

USGS science helps to understand the causes and effects of environmental change. Scientists in the Climate Research and Development Program focus specifically on these changes, conducting their work across many fields and disciplines throughout the United States and the globe.

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Ecosystems Mission Area, Climate Research and Development Program
Image shows waves on the open ocean with text reading Climate Research and Development Program

Climate Research and Development Program – Day in the Life of Climate R & D (AD)

Climate Research and Development Program – Day in the Life of Climate R & D (AD)

USGS science helps to understand the causes and effects of environmental change. Scientists in the Climate Research and Development Program focus specifically on these changes, conducting their work across many fields and disciplines throughout the United States and the globe.

By
Ecosystems Mission Area, Climate Research and Development Program
Photo of three scientists preparing to cap a sediment core on a ship deck Climate Research and Development Program – Ariana Sutton-Grier
Climate Research and Development Program – Ariana Sutton-Grier
Photo of three scientists preparing to cap a sediment core on a ship deck

Climate Research and Development Program – Ariana Sutton-Grier

Climate Research and Development Program – Ariana Sutton-Grier

USGS science helps to understand the causes and effects of environmental change. Ariana Sutton-Grier is the coordinator of the Climate Research and Development Program, whose scientists focus specifically on environmental changes that have occurred in the past, are taking place now, or will occur in the future. 

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Ecosystems Mission Area, Climate Research and Development Program
Photo of three scientists preparing to cap a sediment core on a ship deck

Climate Research and Development Program – Ariana Sutton-Grier

Climate Research and Development Program – Ariana Sutton-Grier

USGS science helps to understand the causes and effects of environmental change. Ariana Sutton-Grier is the coordinator of the Climate Research and Development Program, whose scientists focus specifically on environmental changes that have occurred in the past, are taking place now, or will occur in the future. 

By
Ecosystems Mission Area, Climate Research and Development Program
Photo of three scientists preparing to cap a sediment core on a ship deck Climate Research and Development Program – Ariana Sutton-Grier (AD)
Climate Research and Development Program – Ariana Sutton-Grier (AD)
Photo of three scientists preparing to cap a sediment core on a ship deck

Climate Research and Development Program – Ariana Sutton-Grier (AD)

Climate Research and Development Program – Ariana Sutton-Grier (AD)

USGS science helps to understand the causes and effects of environmental change. Ariana Sutton-Grier is the coordinator of the Climate Research and Development Program, whose scientists focus specifically on environmental changes that have occurred in the past, are taking place now, or will occur in the future. 

By
Ecosystems Mission Area, Climate Research and Development Program, Climate Research and Development Program
Photo of three scientists preparing to cap a sediment core on a ship deck

Climate Research and Development Program – Ariana Sutton-Grier (AD)

Climate Research and Development Program – Ariana Sutton-Grier (AD)

USGS science helps to understand the causes and effects of environmental change. Ariana Sutton-Grier is the coordinator of the Climate Research and Development Program, whose scientists focus specifically on environmental changes that have occurred in the past, are taking place now, or will occur in the future. 

By
Ecosystems Mission Area, Climate Research and Development Program, Climate Research and Development Program
view off back of boat as science crew prepare to deploy marine sediment trap Deploying the Marine Sediment Sampler in Gulf of Mexico (AD)
Deploying the Marine Sediment Sampler in Gulf of Mexico (AD)
view off back of boat as science crew prepare to deploy marine sediment trap

Deploying the Marine Sediment Sampler in Gulf of Mexico (AD)

Deploying the Marine Sediment Sampler in Gulf of Mexico (AD)

Video of scientific and ship crew deploying a sediment trap in the Gulf of Mexico off of a research vessel.

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Climate Research and Development Program, Climate Research and Development Program
view off back of boat as science crew prepare to deploy marine sediment trap

Deploying the Marine Sediment Sampler in Gulf of Mexico (AD)

Deploying the Marine Sediment Sampler in Gulf of Mexico (AD)

Video of scientific and ship crew deploying a sediment trap in the Gulf of Mexico off of a research vessel.

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Climate Research and Development Program, Climate Research and Development Program
view looking towards back of ship as science crew prepare to deploy sediment trap Deploying the Marine Sediment Sampler in Gulf of Mexico
Deploying the Marine Sediment Sampler in Gulf of Mexico
view looking towards back of ship as science crew prepare to deploy sediment trap

Deploying the Marine Sediment Sampler in Gulf of Mexico

Deploying the Marine Sediment Sampler in Gulf of Mexico

Video of scientific and ship crew deploying a sediment trap in the Gulf of Mexico off of a research vessel.

By
Climate Research and Development Program
view looking towards back of ship as science crew prepare to deploy sediment trap

Deploying the Marine Sediment Sampler in Gulf of Mexico

Deploying the Marine Sediment Sampler in Gulf of Mexico

Video of scientific and ship crew deploying a sediment trap in the Gulf of Mexico off of a research vessel.

By
Climate Research and Development Program
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