The USGS uses a variety of survey tools—including personal watercraft (jet skis) equipped with GPS and sonar—to measure how sandy coastlines change over time. Sandy coastlines are a valuable resource that protect human-made structures from waves, serve as habitat for important species, and provide a variety of recreational opportunities.
USGS Resources for Coastal Sediments 2023
Who’s presenting at Coastal Sediments 2023?
Check out the line-up of USGS-led sessions, presentations, and posters
Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility
The USGS St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center is proud to be an exhibitor and sponsor at the 2023 Coastal Sediments Conference. Here you can explore USGS resources related to the conference, employment and postdoc information, and our bureau Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) priorities.
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We are excited to share our research and culture with you at the 2023 Coastal Sediments Conference. Explore science, employment, and DEIA resources in the links below or contact us for more information.
View our line-up of presentations at the Coastal Sediments 2023
Coastal Research
At the Department of the Interior, our mission is to ensure that our coasts are resilient and prosperous for current and future generations.
To address our constantly changing coastal landscapes, the USGS conducts a wide range of research and monitoring along our coasts and works with stakeholders throughout the data lifecycle to identify needs and data gaps and address coastal resilience challenges. In turn, USGS science supports coastal communities by providing information and tools that can be used by decision makers to conserve and sustainably use our coastal landscapes and resources.
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This work helps to assess and predict coastal change and associated hazards so our Nation’s communities, infrastructure, wildlife, and the coastal ecosystems on which they rely can adapt to a changing world.
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Coastal Science Navigator Now Available!
We are actively prototyping a guided coastal science discovery hub that serves as an entry point to assist users in finding USGS Coastal Change Hazards (CCH) products and tools that meet their specific needs. The product provides an aggregation space where users can find, filter, compare, and explore CCH resources. The “guided search” function of this product allows users to search by desired information characteristics, serving products that may meet their requirements geographically, temporally, and in terms of the hazards (e.g., future flooding, storm impacts, shoreline change) they are concerned about.
Sign up for updates and announcements on the public launch of the USGS Coastal Science Navigator!
Examples of how we work with stakeholders to inform USGS research:
Caribbean Natural Hazards
Puerto Rico Coastal Vulnerability Assessments
State of Our Nation’s Coast
USGS Coastal Research Highlights
Coastal Sediment Availability and Flux
Estuarine and Marsh Geology
Hurricane Coastal Impacts
Climate Impacts to Arctic Coasts
Real-time Coastal Change Forecasts
Coral Reef Project
Massachusetts Integrated Coastal Studies
South Atlantic Salt Marsh Evolution
Alabama Barrier Island Restoration Assessment
Other USGS Coastal Resources
Coastal Change Hazards
Our Coasts Geonarratives
Coasts Science Explorer
Sponsor Highlight: USGS St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center
The U.S. Geological Survey St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center (SPCMSC) conducts coastal and marine research to ensure that our Nation has the information it needs to understand, protect, and restore coastal and ocean resources and support the communities that depend on them. Learn more about our research, capabilities, and history of our center in the resources below.
Visit our Webpage
Download our Booklet
Explore our Story Map
Take a Virtual Tour
Employment and Postdoctoral Opportunities
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The USGS offers numerous opportunities at all levels of education from early college through post-doctoral research. Check out some of our employment resources below.
- SPCMSC Employment page
- USGS Employment and Information Center
- USAJOBS - The Federal Government's official employment site
- Youth and Education in Science (YES) student opportunities
- Mendenhall Postdoctoral Fellowship information
- Event Recordings: USGS Science Careers in Florida and the Caribbean
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility
The USGS has numerous initiatives and committees from the bureau level to individual science centers striving to attract and retain a USGS workforce that reflects the demographics of our Nation, to conceive new ways to serve the communities that need our science the most, and to create and maintain an environment which is open and accepting of individual differences. Check out some of our initiatives below.
- Educational Partnerships with Minority Serving Institutions
- Recruiting a Diverse Workforce - USGS staff attend, sponsor, and host events like the HBCU Climate Change conference, the SACNAS Diversity in STEM conference, and the Explore USGS Careers in Florida and the Caribbean event to showcase the diversity of USGS science and encourage potential new hires with a wide range of backgrounds to consider USGS as a future employer.
- The Office of Diversity and Equal Opportunity (DEO) is dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunity. USGS is devoted to building an inclusive and diverse workforce by creating an environment where all employees are respected, valued, and able to develop and perform to their maximum potential.
Meet the USGS Attendees at Coastal Sediments
Interested in learning more about USGS, our postdoc or employment opportunities, or DEIA efforts? Come chat with us at the conference or send us an email! We’d love to hear from you.
St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center
Jenna Brown
Daniel Ciarletta
James Flocks
Donya Frank-Gilchrist
Michael Itzkin
Jennifer Miselis
Rose Palermo
Margaret "Meg" Palmsten
Davina Passeri
Nathaniel Plant
Christopher Smith
Emily Wei
Olivia Cheriton
Li Erikson
Ann Gibbs
Bruce Jaffe
Kurt Rosenberger
Curt Storlazzi
Christopher Sherwood
John Warner
Nicholas Enwright
Wetland and Aquatic Research Center
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Related Content
Explore some USGS science related to the Coastal Sediments conference:
St. Pete Coastal Science
Pacific Coastal Science
Woods Hole Coastal Science
Wetland and Aquatic Science
Sediment Transport in Coastal Environments
Coral Reef Project
Coastal Change Hazards
Coastal Sediment Availability and Flux (CSAF)
National Assessment of Coastal Change Hazards
Operational Total Water Level and Coastal Change Forecasts
Explore USGS multimedia related to the Coastal Sediments conference:
The USGS uses a variety of survey tools—including personal watercraft (jet skis) equipped with GPS and sonar—to measure how sandy coastlines change over time. Sandy coastlines are a valuable resource that protect human-made structures from waves, serve as habitat for important species, and provide a variety of recreational opportunities.
Monitoring coastal changes is important for the millions of people that live along coasts in the United States, particularly as climate change hastens coastal erosion by raising sea levels and fueling powerful storms.
Monitoring coastal changes is important for the millions of people that live along coasts in the United States, particularly as climate change hastens coastal erosion by raising sea levels and fueling powerful storms.
The Sacramento and San Joaquin Rivers deliver half the amount of sediment they did 50 years ago to San Francisco Bay. Just as sea-level rise is accelerating, the demand for sediment is growing.
The Sacramento and San Joaquin Rivers deliver half the amount of sediment they did 50 years ago to San Francisco Bay. Just as sea-level rise is accelerating, the demand for sediment is growing.
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Video of scientific and ship crew deploying a sediment trap in the Gulf of Mexico off of a research vessel.
Video of scientific and ship crew deploying a sediment trap in the Gulf of Mexico off of a research vessel.
The island of Puerto Rico is subject to numerous natural hazards including hurricanes and coastal erosion. Information on how the island’s coastal environments respond to these events is critical for bolstering coastal resilience. Dr.
The island of Puerto Rico is subject to numerous natural hazards including hurricanes and coastal erosion. Information on how the island’s coastal environments respond to these events is critical for bolstering coastal resilience. Dr.
This video provides an overview of the science and products produced by the U.S. Geological Survey Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center, as well as the use and value of the knowledge, data, and tools produced by the Center. It additionally highlights the Center’s location, where we conduct research, and collaborator/stakeholder types.
This video provides an overview of the science and products produced by the U.S. Geological Survey Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center, as well as the use and value of the knowledge, data, and tools produced by the Center. It additionally highlights the Center’s location, where we conduct research, and collaborator/stakeholder types.
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Coral reefs act like submerged breakwaters by breaking waves and dissipating their energy offshore before they flood coastal properties and communities. This is an enormously valuable function: In 2017, Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria alone caused over $265 billion in damage across the nation.
Coral reefs act like submerged breakwaters by breaking waves and dissipating their energy offshore before they flood coastal properties and communities. This is an enormously valuable function: In 2017, Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria alone caused over $265 billion in damage across the nation.
Coastal wetlands are among the most productive and valuable ecosystems in the world—comparable to even rainforests and coral reefs.
Coastal wetlands are among the most productive and valuable ecosystems in the world—comparable to even rainforests and coral reefs.
The Arctic region is warming faster than anywhere else in the nation. Understanding the rates and causes of coastal change in Alaska is needed to identify and mitigate hazards that might affect people and animals that call Alaska home.
The Arctic region is warming faster than anywhere else in the nation. Understanding the rates and causes of coastal change in Alaska is needed to identify and mitigate hazards that might affect people and animals that call Alaska home.
Join the USGS St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center as they uncover the secrets of the sediment on barrier islands in Pinellas County, Florida. This video was originally created for use at the 2021 virtual St. Petersburg Science Festival.
Join the USGS St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center as they uncover the secrets of the sediment on barrier islands in Pinellas County, Florida. This video was originally created for use at the 2021 virtual St. Petersburg Science Festival.
Bathymetry is the science of measuring the depth of water in ocean, river and lake environments. Learn how USGS measures bathymetry in this video by the St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center, originally created for the 2021 virtual St. Petersburg Science Festival.
Bathymetry is the science of measuring the depth of water in ocean, river and lake environments. Learn how USGS measures bathymetry in this video by the St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center, originally created for the 2021 virtual St. Petersburg Science Festival.
Time-lapse of USGS researchers raising a mechanical mast with a high-resolution camera mounted on top, which was deployed atop a dune in the U.S.
Time-lapse of USGS researchers raising a mechanical mast with a high-resolution camera mounted on top, which was deployed atop a dune in the U.S.
The USGS Coastal Change Hazards team works to identify and address the Nation’s coastal change hazards problems. By integrating research, technical capabilities and applications, and stakeholder engagement and communications, the Coastal Change Hazards team develops robust and accessible coastal change assessments, forecasts, and tools that help improve the lives,
The USGS Coastal Change Hazards team works to identify and address the Nation’s coastal change hazards problems. By integrating research, technical capabilities and applications, and stakeholder engagement and communications, the Coastal Change Hazards team develops robust and accessible coastal change assessments, forecasts, and tools that help improve the lives,
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We are the USGS Coastal and Marine Hazards and Resources Program. Our mission is to provide science for sustainable stewardship of Earth’s precious resources.
We are the USGS Coastal and Marine Hazards and Resources Program. Our mission is to provide science for sustainable stewardship of Earth’s precious resources.
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The importance of our Nation’s coasts is indisputable. They provide homes for people and animals alike, and support the Nation’s economy. The USGS Coastal Change Hazards team studies how our shorelines change over time, especially following extreme events such as storms and hurricanes.
The importance of our Nation’s coasts is indisputable. They provide homes for people and animals alike, and support the Nation’s economy. The USGS Coastal Change Hazards team studies how our shorelines change over time, especially following extreme events such as storms and hurricanes.
Explore story maps, data visualization tools, and real-time data related to the Coastal Sediments conference:
Coastal Change Hazards Portal
Total Water Level Forecasts
Our Decadal Science Strategy
Coastal Science Navigator
An online gateway for users such as state and local planners, resources managers, consultants, and researchers to more easily gain access to USGS coastal science data, products, tools, and information.
USGS Coastal and Marine Science in St. Petersburg, Florida
This interactive geonarrative will take you on a guided tour to explore the science, capabilities, and history of the USGS St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center.
The USGS SPCMSC Geologic Core and Sample Database Geonarrative
The U.S. Geological Survey St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center (USGS SPCMSC) Geologic Core and Sample Database was established to catalog and preserve geologic materials and their metadata. This geonarrative explores the history of geologic sampling at the USGS SPCMSC, why and how this database was developed, and where the database can be accessed.
Shoreline Changes in Puerto Rico
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) has developed a Spanish and English geonarrative that displays shoreline changes in Puerto Rico and covers topics on the island’s historical shoreline trends, hurricane impacts on the coast, and possible solutions that could help protect communities and mitigate coastal hazards.
National UVVR Map
This map shows the unvegetated and vegetated area of coastal wetlands and adjacent land (inland and shorelines) for the Conterminous United States computed from 2014-2018 Landsat imagery at ~30 meter horizontal resolution.
Future Coastal Flooding
Prediction of Flooding Now and Into the Future: a geonarrative on coastal storms
Coastal Change in Alaska
Alaska's north coast has been home to indigenous communities for centuries. Changing coastlines threaten important infrastructure and historic sites that support indigenous communities. Changing coastlines also can potentially reduce habitat for Arctic wildlife, such as polar bears, shorebirds, and walruses. Oil- and gas-related development sites and U.S. Department of Defense installations
The Role of U.S. Coral Reefs in Coastal Protection
U.S. Geological Survey scientists have shown that along with providing food, tourism, and biodiversity, coral reefs also protect dollars and lives. This interactive geonarrative introduces the USGS research to understand the role of US coral reefs in coastal protection.
National Shoreline Change
Exploring Shoreline Positions of the United States From the 1800s To The Present. This geonarrative explains how the USGS derives shorelines from various data sources, and how shoreline change rates are generated from these data. The Natural Hazards Mission Area programs of the USGS develop and apply hazard science to help protect the safety, security, and economic well-being of the Nation.
Barrier Islands
U.S. Geological Survey Researchers Monitor Barrier Islands. This geonarrative features research used to monitor Barrier islands which are narrow stretches of sand deposited parallel to the shoreline, are inherently valuable ecosystems. They protect estuaries and lagoons that help reduce coastal erosion, purify the water, and provide habitat for fish and birds.
Real-Time Forecasts of Coastal Change
U.S. Geological Survey researchers develop tools to forecast coastal change hazards. This geonarrative features research and tools developed to forecast real-time coastal change.
Our Coasts
USGS Coastal Change Hazards research provides scientific tools to protect lives, property, and the economic well being of the Nation. The mission of the USGS Coastal Change Hazards Program is to provide research and tools to protect lives, property, and the economic well-being of the Nation. This is a story map that introduces the value of our coasts and the threats they face with global change.
Explore news related to the Coastal Sediments conference:
Sound Waves Newsletter
Coastal and Marine News
USGS will sponsor, attend, and present at the 2023 Coastal Sediments conference in New Orleans
Staff from four science centers will represent USGS at this year’s Coastal Sediments conference and exhibit how current bureau initiatives are addressing this year’s theme of, "Inclusive coastal science and engineering for resilient communities."
Related Content
Explore some USGS science related to the Coastal Sediments conference:
St. Pete Coastal Science
Pacific Coastal Science
Woods Hole Coastal Science
Wetland and Aquatic Science
Sediment Transport in Coastal Environments
Coral Reef Project
Coastal Change Hazards
Coastal Sediment Availability and Flux (CSAF)
National Assessment of Coastal Change Hazards
Operational Total Water Level and Coastal Change Forecasts
Explore USGS multimedia related to the Coastal Sediments conference:
The USGS uses a variety of survey tools—including personal watercraft (jet skis) equipped with GPS and sonar—to measure how sandy coastlines change over time. Sandy coastlines are a valuable resource that protect human-made structures from waves, serve as habitat for important species, and provide a variety of recreational opportunities.
The USGS uses a variety of survey tools—including personal watercraft (jet skis) equipped with GPS and sonar—to measure how sandy coastlines change over time. Sandy coastlines are a valuable resource that protect human-made structures from waves, serve as habitat for important species, and provide a variety of recreational opportunities.
Monitoring coastal changes is important for the millions of people that live along coasts in the United States, particularly as climate change hastens coastal erosion by raising sea levels and fueling powerful storms.
Monitoring coastal changes is important for the millions of people that live along coasts in the United States, particularly as climate change hastens coastal erosion by raising sea levels and fueling powerful storms.
The Sacramento and San Joaquin Rivers deliver half the amount of sediment they did 50 years ago to San Francisco Bay. Just as sea-level rise is accelerating, the demand for sediment is growing.
The Sacramento and San Joaquin Rivers deliver half the amount of sediment they did 50 years ago to San Francisco Bay. Just as sea-level rise is accelerating, the demand for sediment is growing.
![Deploying the Marine Sediment Sampler in Gulf of Mexico view looking towards back of ship as science crew prepare to deploy sediment trap](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/media/images/DeployingSedSampler_Thumbnail.png?itok=DNSt7-rO)
Video of scientific and ship crew deploying a sediment trap in the Gulf of Mexico off of a research vessel.
Video of scientific and ship crew deploying a sediment trap in the Gulf of Mexico off of a research vessel.
The island of Puerto Rico is subject to numerous natural hazards including hurricanes and coastal erosion. Information on how the island’s coastal environments respond to these events is critical for bolstering coastal resilience. Dr.
The island of Puerto Rico is subject to numerous natural hazards including hurricanes and coastal erosion. Information on how the island’s coastal environments respond to these events is critical for bolstering coastal resilience. Dr.
This video provides an overview of the science and products produced by the U.S. Geological Survey Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center, as well as the use and value of the knowledge, data, and tools produced by the Center. It additionally highlights the Center’s location, where we conduct research, and collaborator/stakeholder types.
This video provides an overview of the science and products produced by the U.S. Geological Survey Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center, as well as the use and value of the knowledge, data, and tools produced by the Center. It additionally highlights the Center’s location, where we conduct research, and collaborator/stakeholder types.
![Curt Storlazzi - Coral Reefs as National, Natural Infrastructure An underwater photo of divers conducting research on coral reefs](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/media/images/CurtStorlazzi_Cover.png?itok=l1UDza4d)
Coral reefs act like submerged breakwaters by breaking waves and dissipating their energy offshore before they flood coastal properties and communities. This is an enormously valuable function: In 2017, Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria alone caused over $265 billion in damage across the nation.
Coral reefs act like submerged breakwaters by breaking waves and dissipating their energy offshore before they flood coastal properties and communities. This is an enormously valuable function: In 2017, Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria alone caused over $265 billion in damage across the nation.
Coastal wetlands are among the most productive and valuable ecosystems in the world—comparable to even rainforests and coral reefs.
Coastal wetlands are among the most productive and valuable ecosystems in the world—comparable to even rainforests and coral reefs.
The Arctic region is warming faster than anywhere else in the nation. Understanding the rates and causes of coastal change in Alaska is needed to identify and mitigate hazards that might affect people and animals that call Alaska home.
The Arctic region is warming faster than anywhere else in the nation. Understanding the rates and causes of coastal change in Alaska is needed to identify and mitigate hazards that might affect people and animals that call Alaska home.
Join the USGS St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center as they uncover the secrets of the sediment on barrier islands in Pinellas County, Florida. This video was originally created for use at the 2021 virtual St. Petersburg Science Festival.
Join the USGS St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center as they uncover the secrets of the sediment on barrier islands in Pinellas County, Florida. This video was originally created for use at the 2021 virtual St. Petersburg Science Festival.
Bathymetry is the science of measuring the depth of water in ocean, river and lake environments. Learn how USGS measures bathymetry in this video by the St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center, originally created for the 2021 virtual St. Petersburg Science Festival.
Bathymetry is the science of measuring the depth of water in ocean, river and lake environments. Learn how USGS measures bathymetry in this video by the St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center, originally created for the 2021 virtual St. Petersburg Science Festival.
Time-lapse of USGS researchers raising a mechanical mast with a high-resolution camera mounted on top, which was deployed atop a dune in the U.S.
Time-lapse of USGS researchers raising a mechanical mast with a high-resolution camera mounted on top, which was deployed atop a dune in the U.S.
The USGS Coastal Change Hazards team works to identify and address the Nation’s coastal change hazards problems. By integrating research, technical capabilities and applications, and stakeholder engagement and communications, the Coastal Change Hazards team develops robust and accessible coastal change assessments, forecasts, and tools that help improve the lives,
The USGS Coastal Change Hazards team works to identify and address the Nation’s coastal change hazards problems. By integrating research, technical capabilities and applications, and stakeholder engagement and communications, the Coastal Change Hazards team develops robust and accessible coastal change assessments, forecasts, and tools that help improve the lives,
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We are the USGS Coastal and Marine Hazards and Resources Program. Our mission is to provide science for sustainable stewardship of Earth’s precious resources.
We are the USGS Coastal and Marine Hazards and Resources Program. Our mission is to provide science for sustainable stewardship of Earth’s precious resources.
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The importance of our Nation’s coasts is indisputable. They provide homes for people and animals alike, and support the Nation’s economy. The USGS Coastal Change Hazards team studies how our shorelines change over time, especially following extreme events such as storms and hurricanes.
The importance of our Nation’s coasts is indisputable. They provide homes for people and animals alike, and support the Nation’s economy. The USGS Coastal Change Hazards team studies how our shorelines change over time, especially following extreme events such as storms and hurricanes.
Explore story maps, data visualization tools, and real-time data related to the Coastal Sediments conference:
Coastal Change Hazards Portal
Total Water Level Forecasts
Our Decadal Science Strategy
Coastal Science Navigator
An online gateway for users such as state and local planners, resources managers, consultants, and researchers to more easily gain access to USGS coastal science data, products, tools, and information.
USGS Coastal and Marine Science in St. Petersburg, Florida
This interactive geonarrative will take you on a guided tour to explore the science, capabilities, and history of the USGS St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center.
The USGS SPCMSC Geologic Core and Sample Database Geonarrative
The U.S. Geological Survey St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center (USGS SPCMSC) Geologic Core and Sample Database was established to catalog and preserve geologic materials and their metadata. This geonarrative explores the history of geologic sampling at the USGS SPCMSC, why and how this database was developed, and where the database can be accessed.
Shoreline Changes in Puerto Rico
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) has developed a Spanish and English geonarrative that displays shoreline changes in Puerto Rico and covers topics on the island’s historical shoreline trends, hurricane impacts on the coast, and possible solutions that could help protect communities and mitigate coastal hazards.
National UVVR Map
This map shows the unvegetated and vegetated area of coastal wetlands and adjacent land (inland and shorelines) for the Conterminous United States computed from 2014-2018 Landsat imagery at ~30 meter horizontal resolution.
Future Coastal Flooding
Prediction of Flooding Now and Into the Future: a geonarrative on coastal storms
Coastal Change in Alaska
Alaska's north coast has been home to indigenous communities for centuries. Changing coastlines threaten important infrastructure and historic sites that support indigenous communities. Changing coastlines also can potentially reduce habitat for Arctic wildlife, such as polar bears, shorebirds, and walruses. Oil- and gas-related development sites and U.S. Department of Defense installations
The Role of U.S. Coral Reefs in Coastal Protection
U.S. Geological Survey scientists have shown that along with providing food, tourism, and biodiversity, coral reefs also protect dollars and lives. This interactive geonarrative introduces the USGS research to understand the role of US coral reefs in coastal protection.
National Shoreline Change
Exploring Shoreline Positions of the United States From the 1800s To The Present. This geonarrative explains how the USGS derives shorelines from various data sources, and how shoreline change rates are generated from these data. The Natural Hazards Mission Area programs of the USGS develop and apply hazard science to help protect the safety, security, and economic well-being of the Nation.
Barrier Islands
U.S. Geological Survey Researchers Monitor Barrier Islands. This geonarrative features research used to monitor Barrier islands which are narrow stretches of sand deposited parallel to the shoreline, are inherently valuable ecosystems. They protect estuaries and lagoons that help reduce coastal erosion, purify the water, and provide habitat for fish and birds.
Real-Time Forecasts of Coastal Change
U.S. Geological Survey researchers develop tools to forecast coastal change hazards. This geonarrative features research and tools developed to forecast real-time coastal change.
Our Coasts
USGS Coastal Change Hazards research provides scientific tools to protect lives, property, and the economic well being of the Nation. The mission of the USGS Coastal Change Hazards Program is to provide research and tools to protect lives, property, and the economic well-being of the Nation. This is a story map that introduces the value of our coasts and the threats they face with global change.
Explore news related to the Coastal Sediments conference:
Sound Waves Newsletter
Coastal and Marine News
USGS will sponsor, attend, and present at the 2023 Coastal Sediments conference in New Orleans
Staff from four science centers will represent USGS at this year’s Coastal Sediments conference and exhibit how current bureau initiatives are addressing this year’s theme of, "Inclusive coastal science and engineering for resilient communities."