Imagine a DNA snapshot of rivers without capturing fish?! 🧬🎣Enter eDNA, a game changer against aquatic invasive species. We’re partnering with agencies to detect harmful non-native invasive species, revolutionizing aquatic ecosystem monitoring. 👉ow.ly/SOmz50V6hkK

This week is #NationalInvasiveSpeciesAwarenessWeek! USGS develops innovative approaches to improve detection and monitor the spread of invasive species, such as the Cuban treefrog, and provides critical information to help inform management strategies: ow.ly/nYfY50V6mzS

USGS researchers are exploring the use of uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS, also known as drones) to map and monitor invasive species like Phragmites australis in coastal environments: usgs.gov/publications/p… #USGS #NISAW #InvasiveSpecies #Drones

Aquatic invasive species are bad news in National Parks and they need a plan for early detection and fast response! We are hosting workshops at 3 National Parks to help develop a plan, train NPS staff, and update the WildSpotter app to report sightings. ow.ly/iXNN50V7HS7

How can land managers predict if a new invader is coming their way? For invasive plants, USGS’s Invasive Species Habitat Tool (INHABIT) can help! 🌱 Stay ahead of the threat! Learn more about INHABIT, including the newly released version 4.0 👉 ow.ly/zFhf50V7cZj

IIn June 2022, invasive, predatory smallmouth bass passed through the turbines of the Glen Canyon Dam into the #ColoradoRiver. Learn how USGS and partners are working diligently to address the threat of smallmouth bass in the Grand Canyon. 👉 ow.ly/qoP450V6gaT

New Q&A from the USGS Alaska Science Center: Innovative drone technology provides critical insights into the body condition and health of Pacific #walruses in a changing Arctic. usgs.gov/centers/alaska…

From tap water to swimming lakes—USGS scientists track invisible threats in America’s water: toxic “forever chemicals,” wildfire ash, dangerous algae and more. Clean water isn't an accident—it's science in action! #HealthyWater #DrinkingWater #CleanWater #WaterScience

Happy #WorldFrogDay! Frog vocalizations - or frog calls - are unique to the species. USGS scientists use these calls to locate and identify frog species, and monitor the diversity of species in an area. Test your frog call listening skills: ow.ly/wpN450VlO7T

Happy #WorldAquaticAnimalDay! USGS studies shallow water corals, but did you know that we also study coral species that are found in parts of the ocean where little to no sunlight reaches? Learn more about these amazing aquatic animals: ow.ly/JnpO50VueI1

Happy Gopher Tortoise Day! These animals are known for their burrows, which provide shelter for at least 300 species, including snakes, frogs, racoons, and armadillos. USGS is studying gopher tortoise populations to learn how they use coastal habitats: ow.ly/k1Qp50Vyy3A

Happy #AmericanWetlandsMonth! During May, we celebrate our nation's wonderfully important wetlands and everything they provide us, including water filtration, coastal protection, and habitat for fish and wildlife. Learn more about USGS wetland science: ow.ly/2h2E50VLAMY

June 15-July 2, a team will explore & provide initial characterization of seafloor habitats in the Aleutian Islands via HOV Alvin dives & seafloor mapping, looking for corals & sponges, volcanoes, gas seeps, hydrothermal vents, & critical minerals. Info: oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/explorations/2…

While the current expedition on R/V Atlantis in the Aleutian Arc off #Alaska is focused on natural resources below the waves, the science team has marveled at Alaska's #wildlife above the waves as well. Check out some of the team's wildlife observations: usgs.gov/centers/wetlan…

In the deep ocean, #mud is everywhere! And it's home to tiny animals that are important to ocean ecosystem. During Exploring Seafloor Biodiversity on the Aleutian Arc expedition off Alaska, scientists are studying these critical critters in seafloor mud: usgs.gov/centers/wetlan…

This summer, Dr. Christina Bonsell and Shannon Cofield are heading into the unknown. They're joining a deep-sea expedition along Alaska’s Aleutian Arc to study unexplored seafloor habitats and what they can tell us about our ocean. Read more: ow.ly/Rezg50Wh1Rj

.USGS scientists are helping with the early detection & suppression of northern pike in SE Alaska where they prey on native fish, including economically important salmon. Though they are native to parts of the U.S., including much of Alaska, they are invasive in SE Alaska.

The Mississippi CRU is working with volunteer anglers to build a one-of-a-kind fisheries database. With more fishing apps available for smart phones and other devices, managers can involve many anglers in data collection. tinyurl.com/5z2jwu3m

Interested in learning more about deep-sea science and what life is like on a research vessel? Join us today at 12 pm CDT/1 pm EDT to meet scientists who are currently in the Gulf on an offshore science expedition! youtube.com/watch?v=BLXyaF…

Happy GIS Day! Geographic information systems, or GIS, allows us to better understand the world around us. From tracking animals to mapping habitats to assessing restoration project progress, learn how USGS uses GIS to inform natural resource issues: ow.ly/4ss750XunSf