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Eelgrass research in Puget Sound

Eelgrass research in Puget Sound

In an effort to understand the function of nearshore habitats and develop approaches to restore them to be resilient into the future, USGS and...

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Get to know the science of the USGS St. Petersburg

Get to know the science of the USGS St. Petersburg

New booklet from the St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center is designed to provide a glimpse into the research conducted by the USGS in St...

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News Briefs - November-December 2021

News Briefs - November-December 2021

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

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Photo Roundup - November-December 2021

Photo Roundup - November-December 2021

A selection of coastal, lake, and ocean images from across the USGS.

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Hurricane or Bust: How DUNEX Found Consolation in the Middle

Hurricane or Bust: How DUNEX Found Consolation in the Middle

Even without direct landfall by a major storm, a wealth of data was collected on the Outer Banks of North Carolina this hurricane season.

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Seeking Coastal and Marine Postdoctoral Research Candidates

Seeking Coastal and Marine Postdoctoral Research Candidates

The U.S. Geological Survey Coastal and Marine Hazards and Resources Program is seeking candidates for several Mendenhall Postdoctoral Research...

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Searching for Evidence of Past Tsunamis in Sediment Cores

Searching for Evidence of Past Tsunamis in Sediment Cores

Exact timing and size of future earthquake-generated tsunamis cannot be reliably predicted, but scientists can use evidence of past tsunamis to...

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Native American Heritage Month: Spotlight on Troy Currence

Native American Heritage Month: Spotlight on Troy Currence

November is Native American Heritage Month—a time to celebrate Native American heritage and pause in thankful reflection for our diverse community and...

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The Weight of Cities

The Weight of Cities

Those living on or near the coast face natural hazards that will only worsen with climate change: earthquakes and related tsunamis, powerful climate...

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The Role of Sediment in Coastal Resiliency

The Role of Sediment in Coastal Resiliency

The delivery and deposition of sediment along coastlines is essential to building barriers such as sandbars, dunes and marshes that protect coastal...

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