Sound Waves Newsletter - September-November 2022
Explore research from deep-sea expeditions, coastal marshes, and tropical islands like Palmyra Atoll and Puerto Rico in this issue of Sound Waves.
Joint Expedition Explores West Coast Wind Sites for Deep-Sea Corals, Sponges, and Fish
Scientists from NOAA Fisheries and the U.S. Geological Survey have embarked on an expedition to explore deep-sea sites being considered for development of floating offshore wind energy turbines off Oregon and Northern California. The research will use remote and autonomous vehicles to search for deep-sea sponges and corals and species of groundfish that inhabit depths to 1,000 feet or more.
Research Expedition Collects Cores, Geophysical Data from Cascadia Subduction Zone
To better understand the geophysical characteristics and seismic history of the Cascadia Subduction Zone, USGS researchers conduct fieldwork at sea to collect evidence of turbidity currents from underwater landslides likely caused by earthquake shaking.
A Changing Marsh: The Past, Present, and Future of Grand Bay
Coastal marshes are important habitats that serve as buffer zones between the land and the sea. However, many are at severe risk from increasing urbanization, climate change, sea-level rise, and storms. A team at USGS has been studying changes at Grand Bay along the northern Gulf of Mexico coast for almost a decade to help predict the future of this valuable ecosystem.
How USGS Coral Research in Puerto Rico Captured Rare Oceanographic Data from Hurricane Maria
A team of USGS researchers and partners in Puerto Rico studying corals in 2017 wasn’t intending to gain unique insight into the interaction between hurricanes, currents, and ocean islands. But that’s what transpired as Hurricane María, the most powerful storm to hit Puerto Rico since 1928, made landfall on September 20, 2017.
New tools to manage invasive species that threaten Palmyra Atoll’s coral reefs
HONOLULU — Scientists found new methods that may help control an invasive anemone species threatening valuable coral reefs in the Central Pacific Ocean.
Innovative Paleoclimate Methods
The Climate Research & Development Program (Climate R&D) in the Ecosystems Mission Area (EMA) covers a tremendous breadth of topics important to understanding how climate, land-use, and environmental change are affecting ecosystems.
Discover Coastal and Marine Science of the USGS St. Petersburg
A new interactive geonarrative will take you on a guided journey to explore the research, capabilities, and history of the USGS St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center.
Storms Help an Underwater Cave Breathe in the Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico
New science shows that storms can provide an influx of oxygenated water into underwater caves, which supports the food web and enhances the biological removal of methane, a potent greenhouse gas.
Photo Roundup - September-November 2022
A selection of coastal and ocean videos and photographs from across the USGS.
News Briefs - September-November 2022
News Briefs - featuring coastal and ocean science from across the USGS.