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USGS scientists showcase coral disease research capabilities to Florida Disease Advisory Committee

USGS scientists showcase coral disease research capabilities to Florida Disease Advisory Committee

USGS scientists from multiple centers will give 5-minute lightening presentations followed by question and answer sessions during a regularly...

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Earthquakes, Landslides, and Tsunamis: Mapping Geohazards in the Cascadia Subduction Zone

Earthquakes, Landslides, and Tsunamis: Mapping Geohazards in the Cascadia Subduction Zone

The geologic research and mapping in the offshore areas is foundational to understanding how to manage resources and improve public safety in...

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Special Issue of Sound Waves Focuses on Deep-Sea Research

Special Issue of Sound Waves Focuses on Deep-Sea Research

2019 was a big year for deep-sea expeditions, and USGS was pleased to be a partner supporting our Nation in advancing our knowledge about these remote...

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Windows to the Deep 2019 - Exploring Deep Sea Habitats of the Southeastern U.S.

Windows to the Deep 2019 - Exploring Deep Sea Habitats of the Southeastern U.S.

From May 30 through July 12, 2019, USGS joined NOAA and partners on NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer to collect critical baseline information about unknown...

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Seafloor Methane Seeps at the Edge of Hydrate Stability

Seafloor Methane Seeps at the Edge of Hydrate Stability

In June 2019, USGS scientists led a 22-day deep-sea research expedition aboard the R/V Falkor to examine methane seep dynamics and processes along the...

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EXPRESS: Expanding Pacific Research and Exploration of Submerged Systems - Interagency Collaborative Efforts Explore Deep Ocean Areas

EXPRESS: Expanding Pacific Research and Exploration of Submerged Systems - Interagency Collaborative Efforts Explore Deep Ocean Areas

As state and national interest in offshore renewable energy development and substantial commercial and recreational fishing activities grows, managing...

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Scientists Map Tectonic Structure Below the Seafloor of Puerto Rico

Scientists Map Tectonic Structure Below the Seafloor of Puerto Rico

The USGS is working to identify and map faults in southern Puerto Rico, to estimate the location and magnitude of potential earthquakes.

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2020 Hurricane Season—Science Supports Hazard Preparedness

2020 Hurricane Season—Science Supports Hazard Preparedness

Tropical storms, hurricanes, and other large coastal storms can impact coastal and inland communities and ecosystems with high winds, storm surge...

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Kara Doran gives presentation at NOAA National Weather Service Rip Current Workshop

Kara Doran gives presentation at NOAA National Weather Service Rip Current Workshop

Kara Doran gave a presentation on the USGS/NOAA Total Water Level and Coastal Change Forecast model to a group of National Weather Service forecasters...

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USGS hurricane response models and data to be shared with the Federal Emergency Management Agency Modeling and Data Working Group.

USGS hurricane response models and data to be shared with the Federal Emergency Management Agency Modeling and Data Working Group.

Kara Doran will give a presentation on USGS hurricane response, including coastal change hazard forecast models and USGS-wide pre- and post-storm data...

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SPCMSC researcher to participate in 2nd National Science Foundation Research Coordination Network (NSF-RCN) workshop on coral bleaching

SPCMSC researcher to participate in 2nd National Science Foundation Research Coordination Network (NSF-RCN) workshop on coral bleaching

Ilsa Kuffner, and 27 other experts in coral reef science, will participate in the National Science Foundation’s 2nd Research Coordination Network on...

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