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Current state of knowledge on biological effects from contaminants on arctic wildlife and fish
Since the last Arctic Monitoring and Assessment Programme (AMAP) effort to review biological effects of the exposure to organohalogen compounds (OHCs) in Arctic biota, there has... -
DOI/GTN-P Climate and Active-Layer Data Acquired in the National Petroleum Reserve–Alaska and the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, 1998–2019
This report provides data collected by the climate monitoring array of the U.S. Department of the Interior on Federal lands in Arctic Alaska over the period August 1998 to July... -
Coastal and Marine Geology (CMG)-North Slope Coastal Photography
Low altitude oblique photography (2006) of Alaska North slope including the vicinities of Barter Island, Colville River, Demarcation Bay, Point Barrow, Prudhoe Bay and Teshekpuk... -
Hydrologic Monitoring of North Slope Rivers - Water Dashboard
The USGS operates stream gages on the North Slope. Data available for sites as listed below at Water Dashboard website. -
Polar Bear Denning Resources
This entry is a composite of several studies and methods for investigating polar bear den locations, habitats, and behavior. -
USGS: Stream Gage Stations - Classic Website
Stream gaging is ongoing with support from a variety of collaborators including USGS, BLM, and NSSI. The current streamgaging network in Alaska is the sparsest in the Nation,... -
Nearshore fish assemblages in a changing Beaufort Sea
In the Arctic, rapid changes in temperature and salinity have led to changes in where fish commonly occur. Recent offshore survey efforts also provide an opportunity to compare... -
Response of wildlife to changes in ecosystem processes on the Arctic Coastal Plain
This research addresses factors contributing to future population trend of black brant on the North Slope. Determine rate of coastal permafrost subsidence near black brant... -
Response of wildlife to changes in ecosystem processes on the Arctic Coastal Plain (Snow Geese)
This research addresses factors contributing to the rapid increase of snow goose populations on the North Slope of Alaska. This study will monitor growth of snow goose... -
Terrestrial Mammal Ecology Research
Research conducted by the USGS Alaska Science Center on terrestrial mammals is focused on informing Department of Interior management decisions across Alaska. Our work provides... -
Tracking Polar Bears by Satellite
Movements of 9 satellite-collared adult female polar bears were tracked in February, 2010 by satellite telemetry. Bears were collared in 2007, 2008, and 2009 on the spring-time... -
Alaska North Slope LiDAR Data
High-resolution LiDAR elevation data has been acquired for much of the northern coast of Alaska, but most river deltas and embayments were not included in these earlier efforts.... -
Contaminants, and Habitat Characteristics in Yellow-billed Loon, 2002-2012
The Yellow-billed Loon (Gavia adamsii) is one of the rarest breeding birds in North America. Because of the small population size and patchy distribution, any stressor to its... -
Fate of Carbon in Soil Systems: Alaskan Landscapes
Formulates and tests scientific hypotheses to understand what key factors determine the fate of carbon in boreal terrestrial environments by examining the interaction of climate... -
Geophysical Investigations of Infrastructure Sites within the National Petroleum Reserve - Alaska (NPRA)
Study the geophysical response of infrastructure sites within the National Petroleum Reserve - Alaska (NPRA) that are threatened by erosion. The primary goal is to improve... -
National Seafloor Mapping and Benthic Habitat Studies: Pacific
The project strives to produce maps and geologic information that are useful for marine resource management. The project utilizes traditional data collected by the USGS... -
Marine Ecoregions of Alaska
Large marine ecosystems were developed for Alaska area using the best available information on bathymetry, currents, temperature and primary productivity. -
Pilgrim River watershed (Nome)--Temperature and Spawning Success of Salmon
The Pilgrim River near Nome, Alaska, offers an opportunity to evaluate effects of increased water temperatures on spawning success of salmon near the current northern extent of... -
Winter Ecology of Stellers Eiders and Other Seaducks in western Alaska
Declines in the breeding population of Steller's eiders (STEI) in Alaska have resulted in its listing of as threatened under the provisions of the Endangered Species Act.... -
Response of Arctic breeding birds to climate-mediated changes on season length and food resources
We will assess the vulnerability of Arctic-breeding migratory birds to mismatch scenarios by measuring variation in reproductive success, growth and survival of young across the...
