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Western Fisheries Research Center The Western Fisheries Research Center is nationally and internationally recognized for research on diseases of salmon and trout, and for the development of molecular biological tools for natural resource management. (Score: 1.689)
Chesapeake Bay activities Information on USGS studies of Chesapeake Bay, the nations largest estuary, concerned with water quality, ecosystem history and change, vital habitat and biological resources,and land use studies. (Score: 1.424)
Biological status and trends Description only without links on the Biological Status and Trends program which provides information on the status and trends of our Nations flora, fauna, and ecosystems. (Score: 1.380)
Fort Collins Science Center Homepage of the Fort Collins Science Center in Colorado with links to programs in ecological research, staff directory, science support, news and events, science features, publications, and research spotlights. (Score: 1.261)
Place-Based Studies Program Homepage for the Place-Based Studies Program with links to projects in Chesapeake Bay, Greater Yellowstone, Mojave Desert, Platte River, Salton Sea, San Francisco, and south Florida. Includes video in MPEG, Quickline, and AVI formats. (Score: 1.051)
Earthshots, satellite images of environmental change Satellite images of geographic areas of interest, cities, deserts, glaciers, geologic features,disaster areas,water bodies,and wildlife linked with articles, maps, and other images such as AVHRR, photographs,and special projects images. (Score: 1.000)
Global change research: a focus on mountain ecosystems Overview of interdisciplinary research studies in Glacier National Park to understand how this mountain wilderness responds to present climatic variability and other external stressors, such as air pollution, and links to detailed reports. (Score: 1.000)
Landsat Thematic Mapper (TM) images (1982 to present) Links to Landsat Thematic Mapper images used in mapping regional and local aeolian vulnerability in Southwestern U.S. (Score: 1.000)
Pacific Island Ecosystems Research Center Geographical isolation of the Hawaiian Islands has resulted in the evolution of endemic species unique in the world. Research at the Center aims at preventing the further extinction of these species. Links to projects,publications and other data. (Score: 1.000)
Using remote sensing to detect active dust storms and map areas vulnerable to eolian erosion Links to remote sensing images monitoring dust storms and wind erosion. (Score: 1.000)
Patuxent Bird Identification InfoCenter A presentation of bird photographs, songs, identification tips, distribution maps, and life history information for North American birds, and a forum for commentary and discussion on birds. (Score: 0.811)
Amphibian Research and Monitoring Initiative Homepage for the Dept. of Interiors Initiative coordinated by the USGS for amphibian (frogs,toads,salamanders and newts) monitoring, research, and conservation. Links to National Atlas for Amphibian Distribution, photos, and interactive map server. (Score: 0.690)
Biomonitoring of Environmental Status and Trends (BEST) Program Homepage for BEST Program research evaluating environmental contaminants and their effects on species and lands under stewardship of the Dept. of the Interior. Provides links to projects, data and products, and contacts. (Score: 0.690)
Contaminant Biology Program The Contaminant Biology Program investigates contaminant exposure and effects on fish, wildlife, and other organisms, their habitat and ecosystems. Links include description of projects, research centers, and news. (Score: 0.690)
Fire ecology research Study of wildland fire history and fire ecology such as the invasion of nonnative grasses, in the Sierra Nevada forests, California shrublands, and the Mojave and Sonoran deserts to develop management techniques that will reduce hazards. (Score: 0.690)
Geographic Analysis and Monitoring Program Geographic Analysis and Monitoring Program (GAM) conducts studies about land surface change, environmental and human health, fire and urban ecology, and natural hazards to help decision-makers in land-use planning and land management. (Score: 0.690)
National Wetlands Research Center Homepage for the National Wetlands Research Center, Lafayette, Louisiana with links to general information, staff, issues and capabilities, library, publications and data. (Score: 0.690)
Riparian Ecosystem Creation and Restoration: A Literature Summary (Score: 0.690)
Status and trends of the Nations biological resources This report is major publication on national biological resources that compiles and presents status and trends information for use by resource managers and the public. Presents detail information on ecosystems, plants, and animals. (Score: 0.690)
The Virtual Fish: Semipermeable Membrane Device (SPMD) basics Paper by Duane Chapman for the 6th International SPMD Workshop and Symposium on a semipermeable membrane device (SPMD)measures contaminants in water by mimicking the parts of fish that cause concentration of specific chemicals in fish tissues. (Score: 0.690)

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