Collecting Data (IMAGE) Virginia Tech Caption Virginia Tech researchers began collecting data on piping plovers in the Gulf within a week after the grant was awarded. Credit Jim Fraser Usage Restrictions With discussion of the Gulf research on piping plovers. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.