Detecting the Presence of PFAS in Invasive Blue Catfish
U.S. Geological Survey scientists from the Eastern Ecological Science Center (EESC) —Leetown Research Laboratory are sampling blue catfish in five locations of the Patuxent River...
The science that transformed a dry streambed into an oasis
Laura Norman stood by the trickling stream and let the enchantment of her surroundings wash over her. The landscape was verdant, lush even, but Norman...
USGS Friday’s Findings – July 26, 2024
Title: Staying Cool in the Big City: Regional and Local Drivers of Urban Heat MitigationDate: July 26, 2024, at 2:00-2:30 pm Eastern/11:00 -11:30 am Pacific Speaker: Peter...
Pathology Case of the Month – Sea Otter
Gross Findings: On external examination, all teeth are present and in excellent condition with no wear, and there is no grizzling of the fur (subadult animal). ...
Think regionally, act locally: Perspectives on co-design of spatial conservation prioritization tools
Sagebrush ecosystems represent one of the most imperiled systems in North America and face continued and widespread degradation due to multiple factors including climate change, invasive species, and...
USGS Friday’s Findings – July 12, 2024
Shipping containers that are transported by water vessels traveling between islands and the mainland or other islands can act as a vector for invasive species...
Mechanisms by Which Heatwaves Impact Seabirds and Marine Ecosystems
Beginning in 2015, large numbers of dead seabirds have been appearing on beaches in most marine areas of Alaska. Although seabird die-offs are known to...
FORT scientists hold science plan training for staff in the Bureau of Land Management
The Bureau of Land Management’s National Landscape Conservation System seeks to conserve, protect, and restore nationally significant landscapes. Science is a critical piece of this...
USGS Friday’s Findings – June 28, 2024
Title: From the Surface to the Deep: Assessing Biodiversity in Offshore Marine Environments with eDNADate: June 28, 2024, at 2:00-2:30 pm Eastern/11:00 -11:30 am Pacific Speaker: Alexis...
Science Spotlight Blog: Recreational Inland Fishing for Fun and Food
Editor's Note: The content in this Science Spotlight Blog was recently published as an article in Nature Food entitled “Recreational inland fisheries as food: Potential...