The Biological Survey is both a state agency and a research department of the University of Oklahoma. The Biological Survey includes the Oklahoma Natural Heritage Inventory, Oklahoma Natural Areas Registry, and the Robert Bebb Herbarium. Our faculty and staff are committed to providing the best available information on biodiversity in the state of Oklahoma. We do this through our surveys, inventories, and research on the state’s biodiversity. We also collect, curate, and share existing biodiversity data. We are committed to training students and the public in biodiversity science. To achieve our goals we work closely with other allied organizations throughout the state and region.
Dr. Caryn Vaugn has developed a new and comprehensive website about all the mussels found in Oklahoma.
The Oklahoma Biological Survey and the Conservation Coalition of Oklahoma have come together to develop a unique internship program. Two interships are open for Spring 2024. Applications are due December 15th!
Biologist Brenda Smith has several projects investigating Oklahoma's insects - dragonflies, tiger beetles, and butterflies.
65%
of mussel species are considered imperiled
60
Mussel Taxa in Oklahoma
10
gallons of water can be filtered by an adult mussel in one day
