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James Hein Wins Prestigious Moore Medal Award from the International Marine Minerals Society

James Hein Wins Prestigious Moore Medal Award from the International Marine Minerals Society

Research geologist is awarded for his 43-year scientific career dedicated to the study of marine minerals with the USGS.

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News Briefs - October-December 2016

News Briefs - October-December 2016

Coastal and marine news highlights from across the USGS

This article is part of the October-December 2018 issue of the Sound Waves newsletter.

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Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center Participates in the 2nd Annual Woods Hole Science Stroll

Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center Participates in the 2nd Annual Woods Hole Science Stroll

The USGS Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center’s Gas Hydrates, Sediment Transport, and Seafloor Mapping groups provided hands-on demonstrations...

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Before-and-After Photos: SE Beach Dunes Lost to Hurricane Matthew

Before-and-After Photos: SE Beach Dunes Lost to Hurricane Matthew

These figures are derived from USGS experts' preliminary review of USGS low-altitude before-and-after images along the coast and NOAA photographs...

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In Search of a Solid Footing for Offshore Wind Turbines

In Search of a Solid Footing for Offshore Wind Turbines

It is essential to identify areas of the seafloor that will provide a stable foundation for wind turbine towers over the long term. Knowledge of...

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New Maps from Old Photos: Measuring Coastal Erosion in California

New Maps from Old Photos: Measuring Coastal Erosion in California

USGS scientists and their coauthors from the California Coastal Records Project have found a way to use historical aerial photographs not just to see...

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Recent Publications - October-December 2018

Recent Publications - October-December 2018

List of recent USGS publications and data releases based on coastal and marine research.

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Structured Decision Making in Barrier Island Restoration

Structured Decision Making in Barrier Island Restoration

Study demonstrates the potential for informing management decisions and guiding the focus of scientific research.

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Visiting Russian Scholar Studying Ferromanganese Crusts and Nodules from the Arctic Ocean

Visiting Russian Scholar Studying Ferromanganese Crusts and Nodules from the Arctic Ocean

Natalia Konstantinova is currently a Ph.D. student at the Institute of Earth Sciences at Saint Petersburg State University in Russia. Her academic...

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Coastal and Marine Scientists Talk About the AGU Fall Meeting

Coastal and Marine Scientists Talk About the AGU Fall Meeting

The American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting is the largest gathering of Earth scientists in the world.

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Scientific Partnership Aims to Help Shape Safer Coastal Communities

Scientific Partnership Aims to Help Shape Safer Coastal Communities

Coastal zone research projects will help managers protect developed areas' beach dunes, which are vital to resilient communities, ecosystems and...

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CBS This Morning features USGS scientists studying link between earthquake faults near San Francisco, California

CBS This Morning features USGS scientists studying link between earthquake faults near San Francisco, California

News from USGS Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center

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