Ecosystems
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Productivity of Black Oystercatchers in Southwest Alaska
The black oystercatcher, a keystone species in nearshore ecosystems, plays an important role in structuring nearshore systems and is highly susceptible to human disturbance. Current inventory and monitoring efforts may not adequately address the information needs for estimating long-term trends for this species. To address these issues, the goal of this research is to
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Standard Fish Sampling Techniques
Examining environmental deoxyribonucleic acid (eDNA) in water samples has demonstrated promise for identifying fish species present in water bodies. However, whether or not this same approach can be used to assess relative abundance, biomass, and species composition in large (greater than [>] 200-hectare) waterbodies is unclear. This research compared
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La encrucijada del fuego silvestre
La relación entre la gente y los incendios forestales siempre ha sido paradójica: el fuego es esencial como proceso ecológico y herramienta de gestión, pero también puede ser perjudicial para la vida y la propiedad. En consecuencia, los regímenes de incendios se han modificado a lo largo de la historia, mediante quemas intencionales para promover sus beneficios o mediante
Wildfire at the Crossroads
The relationship between people and wildfire has always been paradoxical: fire is an essential ecological process and management tool but can also be detrimental to life and property. Consequently, fire regimes have been modified throughout history through both intentional burning to promote benefits and active suppression to reduce risks. Reintroducing fire and its
White River spinedace
White River spinedace. Photo taken Wayne E. Kirch Wildlife Management Area, Lund, NV.
White River spinedace
White River spinedace. Photo taken Wayne E. Kirch Wildlife Management Area, Lund, NV.
White River desert sucker
White River desert sucker. Photo taken Wayne E. Kirch Wildlife Management Area, Lund, NV.
USGS passive integrated transponder (PIT) detection antenna
Passive integrated transponder detection antenna located in the Flag Springs Complex in eastern Nevada. This is the only place on earth where White River spinedace still exist.
White River spinedace
White River spinedace. Photo taken Wayne E. Kirch Wildlife Management Area, Lund, NV.
Department of the Interior Bison Conservation Initiative 2020
Bison
Since the late 19th century, the Department of the Interior, in collaboration with others, has been a leader in shared conservation stewardship of bison and manages...
- 11,000 plains bison
- 19 herds
- On 4.6 million acres of the National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, & Bureau of Land Management
- In 12 states
Chiropterologist coloring page
Chiropterologist coloring page.
I Am A...Chiropterologist (Halloween Edition)
As #BatWeek comes to an end, we figured it’s the perfect time to get a little bit more…animated. Over the last few weeks the USGS has been highlighting a handful of careers in our “I Am A..." web series. Since we are all batty at the moment, it seems like the perfect time to put the spotlight on chiropterologists, or bat scientists. One favor, though, please promise to not