Alaska Science Center (ASC)

The Alaska Science Center (ASC) focuses on the fish, birds, and mammals of the Alaska and circumpolar region. The Center works extensively in genetics and mapping to understand the ecology and distribution of arctic animals. The Center also seeks ways to better understand and improve wildlife health in the areas of environmental contamination and wildlife veterinary medicine.

4230 University Dr., Suite 201
Anchorage, AK 99508-4650
Phone: 907-786-7000
Fax: 907-786-7150
http://alaska.usgs.gov/

Samples of Ecosystems-related research at ASC:

• Assessing Wildland Fire Impacts on the Winter Habitat Use and Distribution of Caribou Within Alaska's Interior Boreal Forest Ecosystem (also related to Fire; Forests)
  
  
• Role of Coastal Wetlands in Cook Inlet, Alaska as a Stopover Habitat for Migratory Birds (also related to Coastal Wetlands)

	More Research Samples from: Contaminant Biology Program Fisheries: Aquatic and Endangered Resources Program Wildlife: Terrestrial and Endangered Resources Program