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For coastal residents, the constant movement of sand along the shore is fascinating, until it becomes frightening.

A new video, “Exploring Causes of Coral Disease,” follows USGS researchers as they investigate potential causes of black band disease affecting corals...

Recent research outlines the severe consequences that bottom trawling has on loose sediment on the ocean floor.

You might have read stories of coral bleaching events, where coral reefs turn stark white after stress from high ocean temperatures.

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

In March, the USGS Community for Data Integration announced their FY16 awarded projects.

The Eugene M. Shoemaker Award for Communications Excellence recognizes USGS products that demonstrate extraordinary effectiveness in communicating and...

Coral reefs are among the most diverse and biologically complex ecosystems on Earth. They provide nursery grounds for fish and shellfish; they protect...

Summer is usually a busy time of year for USGS fieldwork, and 2016 is no exception.

The USGS has completed the second phase of releasing thousands of photos and videos of the seafloor and coastline through their Coastal and Marine...