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In 2022, the USGS and partners embarked on a research expedition to Escanaba Trough off the coast of northern California. The multidisciplinary crew collected samples with a remotely operated vehicle and tested new seafloor mapping techniques using an autonomous underwater vehicle.

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Sound Waves Newsletter

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Read issues of the Sound Waves Newsletter, featuring “Coastal and Marine Research News from Across the USGS”

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Elwha River: New Study Examines Effects of Dam Removals on Coastal Ecosystems

Elwha River: New Study Examines Effects of Dam Removals on Coastal Ecosystems

In new research, a team of scientists characterize the response of the coastal environment to a massive input of sediment following the removal of two...

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PCMSC Scientists Participate in Research Expeditions Across Pacific Ocean

PCMSC Scientists Participate in Research Expeditions Across Pacific Ocean

Scientists from PCMSC participated in several research expeditions across the Pacific Ocean during the 2023 field season!

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Post-fire Hydrologic Response Along the Central California Coast

Post-fire Hydrologic Response Along the Central California Coast

The Central California coast, a region characterized by active tectonics and steep terrain, is well known for producing destructive and hazardous...

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Coral Bleaching Event Can Increase Flood Risk, Economic Losses

Coral Bleaching Event Can Increase Flood Risk, Economic Losses

Coral reefs are known for their natural beauty, biodiversity, and support of important local fisheries, but their value and importance extend even...

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New Geonarrative Explores Elwha River Restoration, Ten Years On

New Geonarrative Explores Elwha River Restoration, Ten Years On

From 2011-2014, a team of federal, state, tribal, academic, and community partners worked to remove two large dams on the Elwha River in Washington...

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DYOD (Download Your Own Data): New API available for total water level and coastal change forecasts can aid coastal resilience

DYOD (Download Your Own Data): New API available for total water level and coastal change forecasts can aid coastal resilience

Need coastal forecast data? We've got your back. The USGS and NOAA have provided real-time forecasts of total water levels and coastal change along U...

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Photo Roundup - May-June 2023

Photo Roundup - May-June 2023

A selection of coastal and ocean videos and photographs from across the USGS.

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News Briefs - May-June 2023

News Briefs - May-June 2023

News Briefs - featuring coastal and ocean science from across the USGS.

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Hurricane Ian’s Scientific Silver Lining

Hurricane Ian’s Scientific Silver Lining

Hurricane Ian took a tragic toll on lives, property, and coastal environments in southwest Florida and the South Atlantic coast of the U.S. Scientists...

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Now Available: Coastal Science Navigator

Now Available: Coastal Science Navigator

The U.S. Geological Survey’s Coastal Science Navigator is now available! The Navigator serves as a gateway to USGS Coastal Change Hazards resources...

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