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Pathology Case of the Month - Mountainous Star Coral

Pathology Case of the Month - Mountainous Star Coral

History: A mature mountainous star coral (Montastraea cavernosa) within the Florida Reef tract was observed to be losing tissue with a dark, pigmented...

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USGS Friday's Findings - August 9, 2024

USGS Friday's Findings - August 9, 2024

Title:  One Health, One Environment: Environmental chemistry’s integrative approaches in advancing the One Health Paradigm 

Date: August 9, 2024, at 2...

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New study of bat habitats and wind energy can help energy providers minimize collisions

New study of bat habitats and wind energy can help energy providers minimize collisions

Mexican free-tailed bat habitats overlap strongly with areas suitable for wind energy, but the risk of collisions varies throughout the year.

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A New Framework to Improve Communication and Collaboration in U.S. Fire Management

A New Framework to Improve Communication and Collaboration in U.S. Fire Management

A new fire-use decision framework, by the CASC’s “Future of Fire” Climate Adaptation Postdoctoral Fellows Program, can help facilitate conversations...

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Fish Size: An Important Factor for Using Miniature Implanted Temperature Recording Tags Responsibly

Fish Size: An Important Factor for Using Miniature Implanted Temperature Recording Tags Responsibly

Northeast CASC-supported researchers demonstrate how fish size matters when interpreting water temperatures measured from small, implantable...

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Microclimates Research Leads to Discovery of New Species of Silverfish in Alabama Caves

Microclimates Research Leads to Discovery of New Species of Silverfish in Alabama Caves

Southeast CASC-supported researchers discover a new cave-dwelling species of silverfish in Alabama, highlighting hidden biodiversity and new...

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The science that transformed a dry streambed into an oasis

The science that transformed a dry streambed into an oasis

Nature-based solutions may seem too-good-to-be-true, but USGS is studying how these simple solutions provide benefits for people and the environment.

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Benthic Invertebrate Response to Estuarine Marsh Restoration at the Nisqually River Delta

Benthic Invertebrate Response to Estuarine Marsh Restoration at the Nisqually River Delta

New research from the U.S. Geological Survey and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service evaluates the response of benthic invertebrates to the largest...

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USGS Friday's Findings - July 26, 2024

USGS Friday's Findings - July 26, 2024

Title:  Staying Cool in the Big City: Regional and Local Drivers of Urban Heat Mitigation

Date:  July 26, 2024, at 2:00-2:30 pm Eastern/11:00 -11:30 am...

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Pathology Case of the Month - Sea Otter

Pathology Case of the Month - Sea Otter

History: A subadult female 11.8 kg sea otter (Enhydra lutris) was found dead on a beach in Washington State, USA.  

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How Timing Mismatches May Affect Lake Michigan’s Fish Populations

How Timing Mismatches May Affect Lake Michigan’s Fish Populations

Midwest CASC-supported scientists explore the potential consequences of climate-driven shifts to the hatch timing of fish in Lake Michigan.

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Dragonflies Reveal Surprising Insights into Mercury Pollution

Dragonflies Reveal Surprising Insights into Mercury Pollution

A new study has unveiled surprising findings about mercury pollution: where it comes from and how it moves through the environment varies...

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