USFWS National Digital Library

- More where that came from.
- Aquaculture; Aquatic environments; Banks; Biologists (USFWS); Coastal zone management; Emblems; Employees (USFWS); Equipment; Fishes; Fishing; Fisheries management; Freshwater fishes; Marine environments; Marine ecology; Personnel; Plants;...
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service employee holds up samples of the fish captured for study.
- Images
- Closer look.
- Aquaculture; Aquatic environments; Biologists (USFWS); Coastal zone management; Emblems; Employees (USFWS); Fishes; Fishing; Fisheries management; Freshwater fishes; Marine environments; Marine ecology; Personnel; Research; Sampling; Scientific...
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service employee provides a closer look of a fish retrieved via electrofishing methods.
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- The 100th meridian initiative: a strategic approach to prevent the westward spread of zebra mussels and other aquatic nuisance species
- Aquatic animals; Aquatic environments; Biological control; Habitat conservation; Invasive species; Population control; Work of the Service;
- This is a plan to prevent zebra mussels and other aquatic nuisance species from spreading westward. This document includes background on the issue, including the current and potential impacts, ecological, economic and otherwise, the spread of these...
- Documents
- Status of the double-crested cormorant (phalacrocorax auritus) in North America
- Aquatic birds; Birds; Endangered species; Migratory birds; Monitoring; Research; Statistics; Waterfowl;
- This is a status assessment of the double-crested cormorant in North America as of 2001. It includes general information on the bird, biological information and area-specific population information for throughout North America.
- Documents
- Bird bones
- Aquatic birds;
- Bird bones found from the USFWS Puget Sound Coastal Program's Derelict Fishing Gear Project. The USFWS Coastal Program in Puget Sound, Washington has worked over the last six years to collect derelict fishing gear. They have recovered 3,600...
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- Bird carcasses
- Aquatic birds;
- Bird bones found from the USFWS Puget Sound Coastal Program's Derelict Fishing Gear Project. The USFWS Coastal Program in Puget Sound, Washington has worked over the last six years to collect derelict fishing gear. They have recovered 3,600...
- Images
- Coastal Area 51
- Aquatic environments animals;Boating; boats; Coastal environments enviroments; erosion; fishing; pollution; Recreation; Scenics; Tourism; Water conservation; Water pollution; Water sports; Waterfowl;
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- Bayou Sauvage Refuge officers working with Louisiana Wildlife officers.
- Aquatic environments; Adults; Boating; Boats; Coastal environments; Coastal zone management; Emblems; Environments (Natural); Game wardens; Law enforcement; Management; Marine environments; Partnerships; Public access; Recreation; Recreation sites;...
- Bayou Sauvage Refuge officers working with Louisiana Wildlife officers on patrol, protecting the waters.
- Images
- Fishing licence compliance check.
- Aquatic environments; Automobiles; Connecting people with nature; Emblems; Employees (USFWS); Fishing; Icons; Law enforcement; Personnel; Public access; Recreation; Resource management; Service patch; Sport fishing; Tourism; Uniforms; Visitor...
- Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge Law Enforcement officer checks for compliance of fishing licence.
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- Fishing at sunset.
- Aquatic environments; Banks; Buildings, facilities and structures; Children; Coastal environments; Coastal zone management; Connecting people with nature; Fishing; Leisure activities; Marine environments; Recreation; Recreation sites; Scenics;...
- Young man stands fishing at sunset.
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- Look what I caught!
- Aquatic environments; Boating; Boats; Coastal environments; Connecting people with nature; Environments (Natural); Fishes; Fishing; Public access; Recreation; Recreation sites; Tourism; Wildlife refuges; Leisure activities;
- A happy fisherman is almost guaranteed on this refuge.
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- Double the fun!
- Aquatic environments; Boating; Boats; Coastal environments; Connecting people with nature; Environments (Natural); Fishes; Fishing; Public access; Recreation; Recreation sites; Tourism; Wildlife refuges; Leisure activities;
- This man knows how to have a good time fishing, all part of the refuge experience.
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- Young boys showing off their catch
- Aquatic environments; Children; Coastal environments; Connecting people with nature; Crustaceans; Fishing; Leisure activities; Marine environments; Recreation; Wildlife refuges;
- Two young boys proudly show off the blue crab they caught!
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- Just get a good grip!
- Aquatic environments; Children; Connecting people with nature; Education; Education outreach; Emblems; Employees (USFWS); Environmental education; Environments (Natural); Fishing; Icons; Interpretation; Law enforcement; Leisure activities;...
- A little girl tries her hand at fishing for the very first time, smiling all the way.
- Images
- Fishing licence compliance check.
- Aquatic environments; Connecting people with nature; Emblems; Employees (USFWS); Fishing; Icons; Law enforcement; Personnel; Public access; Recreation; Resource management; Service patch; Sport fishing; Tourism; Uniforms; Visitor services; Wildlife...
- Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge Law Enforcement officer checks for compliance of fishing licence.
- Images
- Fishing licence compliance check.
- Aquatic environments; Connecting people with nature; Emblems; Employees (USFWS); Fishing; Icons; Law enforcement; Personnel; Public access; Recreation; Resource management; Service patch; Sport fishing; Tourism; Uniforms; Visitor services; Wildlife...
- Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge Law Enforcement officer checks for compliance of fishing licence.
- Images
- Fishing licence compliance check.
- Aquatic environments; Connecting people with nature; Emblems; Employees (USFWS); Fishing; Icons; Law enforcement; Personnel; Public access; Recreation; Resource management; Service patch; Sport fishing; Tourism; Uniforms; Visitor services; Wildlife...
- Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge Law Enforcement officer checks for compliance of fishing licence.
- Images
- Fishing licence compliance check.
- Aquatic environments; Connecting people with nature; Emblems; Employees (USFWS); Fishing; Icons; Law enforcement; Personnel; Public access; Recreation; Resource management; Service patch; Sport fishing; Tourism; Uniforms; Visitor services; Wildlife...
- Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge Law Enforcement officer checks for compliance of fishing licence.
- Images
- Fishing spider
- Arachnids; Ponds; Lakes; Photography;
- Fishing spider
- Images
- Fishing spider
- Arachnids; Ponds; Lakes; Photography;
- Fishing spider
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