Field Research and Conservation

Depictions of researchers engaging with nature, studying wildlife and plants, emphasizing environmental science and conservation efforts in diverse habitats.

Man using map, compass andGPSto navigate while hiking

Arabian Leopard (Panthera pardus nimr) researcher Waleed Al'Rail checking camera trap, Hawf Protected Area, Yemen

Release of parasitoids against Chestnut gall wasp in Var

Biologist Studying Black Skimmer, rhynchops niger, Working on Eggs, Los Lianos in Venezuela

Measuring Soil Temperature with Thermometer. Female agronomist measuring soil temperature in the field. Field work for Environment protection project

Jean-Philippe Blouet, paleontologist, breaking a large nodule that may contain fossils. - Blouet brothers collection

Fish and Wildlife Employee collecting invertebrates contained in wetland samples. Subjects: Environmental Sciences; Aquaculture;Aquatic animals;Employees (USFWS). Location: California. Collection: Environmental Sciences.. 1998 - 2011.

Coconut Crab (Birgus latro) being scanned with handheld device by field officer Caitlyn Pink, Christmas Island National Park, Australia

Man using map, compass andGPSto navigate while hiking

Japanese Giant Salamander (Andrias japonicus) biologist Sumio Okada tracking the movement of salamanders, Honshu, Japan

Measurement of a wild trout caught fly France

Wildlife biologist Kathleen Smith prepares to log information about a red-eared slider turtle after finding the turtle completing its nest of eggs July 26, 2022. The red-eared slider turtles are a nonnative species in Oregon, and they compete with native turtles for food and habitat, especially nesting sites. Corps biologists regularly look for and remove the red-eared slider turtle and its eggs from several Willamette Valley Corps locations. The efforts are in support of a native species, the northwestern pond turtle, which is experiencing rapid population decline.

Asian female geologist researcher analyzing rocks with a magnifying glass in Mae Wang Nature Park, Thailand. Exploration Geologist in the Field

Yellow Crazy Ant (Anoplolepis gracilipes) super colony marked by Fionnula Napier, Christmas Island National Park, Christmas Island, Australia

Coyote (Canis latrans) biologists, Abby-Gayle Prieur and Shane McKenzie, weighing wild pup, Chicago, Illinois

Chris Nicholai recording Brant nest at Tutakoke Bird Camp. Image taken between June 14 - June 20, 2006. Subjects: Work of the Service; Avian Influenza; Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge; Alaska. . 1998 - 2011.

Measuring Soil Temperature with Thermometer. Female agronomist measuring soil temperature in the field. Field work for Environment protection project

Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) biologist, Kim Young-Overton, placing camera trap on tree with biologist, Xia Stevens, taking down GPS coordinates, Kafue National Park, Zambia

A forestry grad student (Cameron McIntire) takes a core sample from a black gum tree (tupelo), Nyssa sylvatica. The core will be examined under a microscope to estimate the age of the tree. Barrington, NH. (MR)

Observation of Japanese Giant Salamanders in river

CSIRO scientist records catch. Tanami Desert, Northern Territory, Australia

Chris Nicholai capturing and testing Brants at Tutakoke Bird Camp. Image taken between June 14 - June 20, 2006. Subjects: Work of the Service; Avian Influenza; Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge; Alaska. . 1998 - 2011.

jsc2018e060248 (06/19/2018) --- 2017 NASA astronaut candidates Loral OHara (left) and Raja Chari (right) during earth and planetary science training in Rio Grande del Norte National Monument Upper Gorge Area near Questa, N.M.

A forestry grad student (Cameron McIntire) with a core sample from a black gum tree (tupelo), Nyssa sylvatica. The core will be examined under a microscope to estimate the age of the tree. Barrington, NH. (MR)

Coconut Crab (Birgus latro) being scanned by field officer Jessica Bolton, Christmas Island National Park, Christmas Island, Australia

Researcher recording a Mediterranean Cicada

Biologist Dean Kildaw's work for Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge included weighing and banding Red-legged Kittiwakes. These images are from St. George Island in the Pribilofs of Alaska's Bering Sea. Subjects: AMNWR; Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge; Bering Sea Unit; Biology; Islands; Research; Coastal environments; Scenics; Birds ; Marine birds; RLKI. . 1998 - 2011.

Two tourists looking for fossilised dinosaur footprints, Kalkfeld, Otjozondjupa Region, Namibia, Africa

Dr Gideon Groenewald (R) and tourist searching for dinosaurs near Clarence. Eastern Free State. South Africa.

Asian female geologist researcher analyzing rocks with a magnifying glass in Mae Wang Nature Park, Thailand. Exploration Geologist in the Field

Spaceward Bound event in the Mojave Deser , CA (an outreach exercise) with Dr Chris McKay and Ames Education department personnel Brian Day, Barbara Bazar and a accompaning (learning for the the classroom) team of teachers will be studying side-by-side with NASA scientists who search for life in extreme environments, closely approximating what they expect to find on other planets. Why the Mojave -- an inhospitable, sun-drenched spot in the California Desert This natural setting presents scientists with opportunities to study environments that are analogous to what explorers will find on the Moon and Mars. Teachers and scientists will perform scientific fieldwork in lunar geology, Mars astrobiology, Mars geology, and issues of temperature and solar inundation and radiation. for additional information and Outreach projects see http //quest.arc.nasa.gov/

Kakapo (Strigops habroptilus) biologists candling egg to check on development of the embryo, Codfish Island, Southland, New Zealand

biologist working in rainforest tambopata reserve, peru. mr available

Common Frog (Rana temporaria) biologist Claude Miaud testing for signs of the deadly chytrid fungus, Alps, France

Capture of Red-sided Garter Snake for study Canada

RSPB scientist studying aquatic invertebrate adundance as part of Common Scoter (Melanitta nigra) research, Forsinard Flows RSPB reserve, Flow Country, Sutherland, Highlands, Scotland, UK, June 2011. Model released

Two tourists looking for fossilised dinosaur footprints, Kalkfeld, Otjozondjupa Region, Namibia, Africa

Climbing expedition in Picos de Europa National Park Spain

Wildlife biologists collecting fledgling burrowing owls for research near Mountain Home, Idaho.

RSPB scientist studying aquatic invertebrate adundance as part of Common Scoter (Melanitta nigra) research, Forsinard Flows RSPB reserve, Flow Country, Sutherland, Highlands, Scotland, UK, June 2011. Model released

Boy watching invertebrates, microscope, Yukon Outdoor School Program, Department of Fisheries and Oceans, DFO, McIntyre Creek hatchery, Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, Canada, North America

A88475 U12G GAUGE INCLUSION TEST SHOT DAY CARL SMITH (PROJECT ENGINEER) APR 18 88 EG&G/NTS PHOTO LAB Publication Date: 4/18/1988 EDGERTON, GERMESHAUSEN & GRIER; EG&G; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT & INSTRUMENTS; GAUGE INCLUSION TEST; HARD HATS; HARD-HATS; HILLS; INSTRUMENTS; INSTRUMENTS & EQUIPMENT; MALE; MEN; MEN (ADD MALE MODIFIER); NEVADA; NEVADA TEST SITE; NTS; NUCLEAR ENERGY TECHNOLOGY; NUCLEAR TESTING; NUCLEAR TESTS; ROCKS (MISCELLANEOUS); SHOT DAY; TEST SITES; UGT; UNDERGROUND TESTING; WIRE & CABLES; U12G GAUGE INCLUSION TEST historical images. 1972 - 2012. Department of Energy. National Nuclear Security Administration. Photographs Related to Nuclear Weapons Testing at the Nevada Test Site.

jsc2018e060068 (06/18/2018) --- 2017 NASA astronaut candidate Matthew Dominick during earth and planetary science training in Rio Grande del Norte National Monument Upper Gorge Area near Questa, N.M.

220913-N-ML137-1039 KEKAHA, Hawai`i (Sept. 8, 2022) Doris Rodrigues, a seasonal avian technician at Save Our Shearwaters (SOS), center, bands a live wedge-tailed shearwater during a volunteer event at Waiokapua (commonly known as Majors Bay) at Pacific Missile Range Facility (PMRF), Barking Sands. This event is a training opportunity for members from both PMRFs and SOSs environmental teams in preparation for the Dark Skies program. PMRF is the worlds largest instrumented multi-environment range capable of supporting surface, subsurface, air and space operations simultaneously.

Spaceward Bound event in the Mojave Deser , CA (an outreach exercise) with Dr Chris McKay and Ames Education department personnel Brian Day, Barbara Bazar and a accompaning (learning for the the classroom) team of teachers will be studying side-by-side with NASA scientists who search for life in extreme environments, closely approximating what they expect to find on other planets. Why the Mojave -- an inhospitable, sun-drenched spot in the California Desert This natural setting presents scientists with opportunities to study environments that are analogous to what explorers will find on the Moon and Mars. Teachers and scientists will perform scientific fieldwork in lunar geology, Mars astrobiology, Mars geology, and issues of temperature and solar inundation and radiation. for additional information and Outreach projects see http //quest.arc.nasa.gov/

27-year-old researcher working on nitrogen exchange between bacteria and the roots of legumes in the rainforest at the "La Selva" research station in Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui, Costa Rica

Cecropia (Cecropia sp) sapling examined by Professor John Terbough from whole riverside grove of ant-occupied trees, Manu, Peru

Ranger explaining details about the Scribbly gum (Eucalyptus haemastoma), Fraser Island, Queensland, Australia

jsc2018e060163 (06/19/2018) --- (L-R) 2017 NASA astronaut candidates (ASCAN) Zena Cardman and Frank Rubio plan for their next location with fellow ASCAN Bob Hines during earth and planetary science training in Rio Grande del Norte National Monument Upper Gorge Area near Questa, N.M.

jsc2019e054780 (09-15-19) --- 2017 NASA astronaut candidate Raja Chari examines samples with field instructors during geology training in Arizona.

Measure of Red-sided Garter Snake for study Canada

Blue Petrel captured for measurement and control of his ring

Scientist Sergei Zimov examines a varnish in an area where permafrost is rapidly thawing, Chersky, Yakutia, Russia, Europe

European pond turtle (Emys orbicularis) Measurement and weighing of a , Brenne, France

Cropped image of bushcrafter holding navigational compass while hiking

Granada, Colorado, The University of Denver Archaeology Field School at the World War 2 Amache Japanese internment camp. Camp survivors and descendents joined students in researching the camps history. Eleanor Oi, whose father and grandparents were interned at Amache, helps with the excavation of a pond that residents built. More than 7, 000 Japanese and Japanese-Americans were held at the site, one of 10 internment camps in the American west

Chris Nicholai recording Brant nest at Tutakoke Bird Camp. Image taken between June 14 - June 20, 2006. Subjects: Work of the Service; Avian Influenza; Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge; Alaska. . 1998 - 2011.

Laying of a photo trap on a corpse of Roebuck France

Common Spadefoot (Pelobates fuscus insubricus) adult, being measured by herpetologist during field data collection at night, Italy

RESEARCH, MALAYSIA. Teluk Kalung. Intertidal surveys check species variety and abundance at out flow of Tioxide factory. .

Biologists from the Canadian Wildlife Service take common loon blood samples for mercury analysis. La Mauricie national park. Quebec. Canada

Kakapo (Strigops habroptilus) biologists candling egg to check on development of the embryo, Codfish Island, Southland, New Zealand

Japanese Giant Salamander (Andrias japonicus) biologist Sumio Okada tracking the movement of salamanders, Honshu, Japan

Science, nature and woman with magnifier for inspection, environmental and ecosystem study. Agriculture, biology and female scientist by river in forest for analysis, research and climate change

Dr Gideon Groenewald (R) and tourist searching for dinosaurs at St Fort site near Clarence. Eastern Free State. South Africa.

Asian female geologist researcher analyzing rocks with a magnifying glass in a natural park. Exploration Geologist in the Field. Stone and ecology concept.

jsc2018e060169 (06/19/2018) --- (L-R) 2017 NASA astronaut candidates Bob Hines, Frank Rubio, Zena Cardman follow the guidance of Canadian Space Agency astronaut candidate Joshua Kutryk during earth and planetary science training in Rio Grande del Norte National Monument Upper Gorge Area near Questa, N.M.

Scientist sorting biological net samples at a wetland

jsc2018e060306 (06/20/2018) --- Canadian Space Agency astronaut candidate Jennifer Sidey-Gibbons and NASA astronaut candidate Jasmin Moghbeli during earth and planetary science training in Rio Grande del Norte National Monument Upper Gorge Area near Questa, N.M.

Mongolia, Near Dalanzadgad, Gobi Desert, Bayanzag, Flaming Cliffs, Dr. Badamgarav Excavating Dinosaur Egg

Observation of Japanese Giant Salamanders in river

William Saturno, aking GPS readings at San Bartolo excavation of Maya Mural depicting Corn god myth dating prior to 100 AD, found in Maya pyramid.

Luc Ebbo spotting fossil debris. Albian blue marls of Sisteron. Ebbo collection

Telemetric monitoring desLapins marked with microchip

27-year-old researcher and her team working on nitrogen exchange between bacteria and the roots of legumes in the rainforest at the "La Selva" research station in Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui, Costa Rica

Scientist holding Spotted Bats, Euderma maculatum, Grassland Bats, Grasslands, Lillooet, British Columbia, Canada

Professor Jim Brune inspects a precarious rock.

U.S. Navy Lt. j.g. Shae Thomson, from Marquette, Michigan, notates a water sample's origin onto a bottle during a rainwater survey on Siis Island, Federated States of Micronesia, as part of Pacific Partnership 2024-1, Jan. 13, 2024. Pacific Partnership, now in its 19th iteration, is the largest multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific and works to enhance regional interoperability and disaster response capabilities, increase security and stability in the region, and foster new and enduring friendships.

Biologist measuring the carapace of Wood turtles

Geology fieldtrip at Sutton Knoll SSSI, Rockhall Wood Pit, Sutton, Suffolk, England, UK

Major Mitchell's Cockatoo (Lophochroa leadbeateri) researcher surveying nest cavities for eggs using video camera, Murray-Sunset National Park, Victoria, Australia

Scientific asking a probe on a Orsini's Viper France

Mount Etna Volcano, tour guide explaining the age of different volcanic rocks, Sicily, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Italy, Europe

Measuring radioactivity

In December, 2012, Goddard scientists using ground penetrating radar showed that the sedimentary rock layer bearing these prints was preserved in its original location, but that investigation found no additional indications of locations of dinosaur track specimens of scientific value.

Frog specimens are collected for a captive breeding facility; Mindo, Ecuador

Specimens are collected in the foothills of Mount Gorongosa in Gorongosa National Park, Mozambique; Mozambique

Measure of Red-sided Garter Snake for study Canada

Scientists from the French Wildlife Department (ONCFS) measuring the depth of burows of common hamsters (Cricetus cricetus) in a wheat field, Alsace, France, April 2013 Model released.

Researcher exhamining collected lizard specimens for DNA analysis, Socotra, Yemen, march

Vintage Photograph. Capturing nature's beauty with a macro lens and expert lighting setup.

Spaceward Bound event in the Mojave Deser , CA (an outreach exercise) with Dr Chris McKay and Ames Education department personnel Brian Day, Barbara Bazar and a accompaning (learning for the the classroom) team of teachers will be studying side-by-side with NASA scientists who search for life in extreme environments, closely approximating what they expect to find on other planets. Why the Mojave -- an inhospitable, sun-drenched spot in the California Desert This natural setting presents scientists with opportunities to study environments that are analogous to what explorers will find on the Moon and Mars. Teachers and scientists will perform scientific fieldwork in lunar geology, Mars astrobiology, Mars geology, and issues of temperature and solar inundation and radiation. for additional information and Outreach projects see http //quest.arc.nasa.gov/

Biologist checking water quality in montane lake, Italy

Artifact examined by Secretary Gale Norton during her tour of Casa Grande Ruins National Monument, near Coolidge, Arizona. The visit, including tours and discussions with National Park Service staff, was part of Secretary's Earth Day-related Western trip

sorting sea urchins

Radio transmitter preparation for Right Whale Canada

jsc2019e055491 (09-19-19) --- 2017 NASA astronaut candidates gather to discuss further instruction with their field instructor during geology training in Arizona.

Ecologist examines dead, endangered southern mountain yellow-legged frog, Rana muscosa

jsc2019e055036 (09-17-19) --- 2017 NASA astronaut candidate Warren Hoburg examines samples during geology training in Arizona.

Scientist checks up on Socorro isopods (Thermosphaeroma thermophilum) in a hot spring fed pool; Socorro, New Mexico, United States of America

jsc2018e060304 (06/20/2018) --- Canadian Space Agency astronaut candidate Jennifer Sidey-Gibbons during earth and planetary science training in Rio Grande del Norte National Monument Upper Gorge Area near Questa, N.M.

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