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April 14, 2026 " HVO field engineer climbs tower

1+ day, 13+ hour ago  (81+ words) On Tuesday, April 14, 2026, USGS-Hawaiian Volcano Observatory field engineers with tower-climbing certifications ascended the cell tower within Hawai'i Volcano National Park. Their mission was to replace a point-to-point radio that had been water damaged during the recent storms, resulting in the…...

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April 14, 2026 " HVO field engineer checks cables

1+ day, 13+ hour ago  (112+ words) A USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory field engineer checks cables at the base of a cell tower in Hawai'i Volcano National Park as part of a new point-to-point radio being installed. The previous point-to-point radio was damaged during recent storms, resulting…...

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April 14, 2026 " HVO field engineer checks laptop

1+ day, 13+ hour ago  (121+ words) A USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory field engineer uses a field laptop to configure the connection between the new radio that was installed on the cell tower in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. This radio receives monitoring data via a radio link…...

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Images - Alaska Science Center

2+ day, 16+ hour ago  (491+ words) Browse images from a wide range of science topics covered by USGS. All items in this gallery are considered public domain unless otherwise noted. Close-up of the compressional buckle, the ruptured fuel tank, and the revetment at the foot of…...

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usgs. gov > centers > eros > news > nighttime-imaging-grows-landsats-science-value

Nighttime Imaging Grows Landsat's Science Value

2+ day, 21+ hour ago  (1727+ words) For more than 50 years, Landsat'has imaged Earth's land and near-shore surfaces as the satellites descend in midmorning orbit, when daily sunlight is optimal. That's just what they've always done.' Currently, Landsat 8 and Landsat 9 circle the globe while also making better…...

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usgs. gov > centers > western-fisheries-research-center > news > how-do-we-cope-when-ocean-has-a-sick-day-scientists

How do we cope when the ocean has a sick day? Scientists at WFRC Study How to Manage Marine Disease Outbreaks

1+ day, 14+ hour ago  (135+ words) USGS (. gov) "Many of the contributions reflect clear collaborations between managers, industry, and academics," said David Paez, a lead researcher with the USGS Western Fisheries Research Center. "While much more work is needed, there is hope that we are slowly…...

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Jeremy Diaz staff profile photo

1+ day, 13+ hour ago  (36+ words) USGS (. gov) Official websites use. gov Secure. gov websites use HTTPS Jeremy Diaz is a machine learning specialist whose strives to provide more accurate, extensive, and timely estimates of U. S. waters...

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usgs. gov > centers > western-fisheries-research-center > news > directors-message-upcoming-renovation-and-relocation

Director's Message: Upcoming Renovation and Relocation of the Columbia River Research Laboratory

1+ day, 14+ hour ago  (329+ words) Western Fisheries Research Center staff in the Columbia River Gorge are moving to a new facility!" I am pleased to share an important update about the future of the U. S. Geological Survey's Western Fisheries Research Center (WFRC) operations in the Columbia…...

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usgs. gov > centers > western-fisheries-research-center > news > congratulations-tobyn-rhodes-winning-issues-photo

Congratulations to Tobyn Rhodes for Winning this Issue's Photo Contest!

1+ day, 14+ hour ago  (59+ words) USGS (. gov) This specific video clip shows Rhodes recording WFRC scientist, Brad K Bickford, driving the jet boat through China Rapid, a class III section of the Salmon River. Check out the links below for more information: 6505 NE 65th Street Seattle,…...

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usgs. gov > centers > western-fisheries-research-center > news > our-research-a-tire-chemical-and-its-impact-fish

Our Research on a Tire Chemical and its Impact on Fish Featured in Lake Line Magazine

1+ day, 13+ hour ago  (139+ words) We are excited to announce that our work on 6 PPD, a toxic chemical used in nearly all vehicle tires, was recently featured in the Fall 2025 issue of Lake Line Magazine." Lake Line Magazine is the official publication of the North…...