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USGS Ecosystems Fisheries: Aquatic and Endangered Resources Program

Welcome to the USGS Fisheries: Aquatic and Endangered Resources Program

The Fisheries: Aquatic and Endangered Resources Program (FAER) focuses on the study of aquatic organisms and aquatic habitats. Aquatic invertebrates, mussels, fishes, and their unique aquatic communities are investigated to provide scientific information to natural resource managers and decision makers. USGS works closely with its partners in Department of Interior Bureau's and other resource management agencies to provide scientific information to meet management needs. For instance, USGS provides fisheries research information for Fish and Wildlife Service to restore and enhance fish habitat and understand fish diseases.

Endangered species and those that are imperiled receive special research interest. Research on species diversity, life history, health and diseases, aquatic community ecology, and habitat requirements of fish and other aquatic organisms supports the management, conservation, and restoration of our Nation's aquatic resources.

Fisheries Program's Research Topics

Fish and Aquatic Organism Health Understanding disease to support the management and restoration of aquatic species.	Species Diversity and Life History Aquatic species diversity is the hallmark of healthy aquatic ecosystems.
Genetics, Genomics, and Molecular Biology These tools offer invaluable insights into fishery resource problems.	Aquatic Community Ecology Functional relationships among aquatic species for conserving and restoring aquatic community function.
Imperiled Aquatic Species Research on stressors and habitat requirements of imperiled aquatic species to inform their restoration.	Fish Passage and Dams Improving fish passage is vital for restoring populations of salmon and other migratory fish.
Restoration Science and Technology Research and technology for restoring aquatic species and aquatic habitats.	River Science Rivers are the conduit between inland waters and the oceans for fish, nutrients, and sediments.