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Mike Field Receives Department of the Interior's Distinguished Service Award

Mike Field Receives Department of the Interior's Distinguished Service Award

USGS emeritus geologist Michael E. Field receives the Department of the Interior's highest honor, the Distinguished Service Award.

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Predicting Hurricane-Induced Coastal Change—USGS Publications Will Help Community Planners, Emergency Managers

Predicting Hurricane-Induced Coastal Change—USGS Publications Will Help Community Planners, Emergency Managers

The probability of hurricane-induced coastal change on sandy beaches from Florida to New York has been assessed for the first time in two U.S...

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Recent Publications - May-June 2013

Recent Publications - May-June 2013

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

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USGS a Big Winner in National Association of Government Communicators 2013 Blue Pencil and Gold Screen Awards Competition

USGS a Big Winner in National Association of Government Communicators 2013 Blue Pencil and Gold Screen Awards Competition

The NAGC Blue Pencil and Gold Screen Awards Competition recognizes superior government communication products and those who produce them.

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Department of State Recognizes U.S. Extended Continental Shelf Project Team with Superior Honor Awards

Department of State Recognizes U.S. Extended Continental Shelf Project Team with Superior Honor Awards

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and the Department of State are the principal...

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Coral Gardens: Forests of the Deep Mission Log, May 11, 2013

Coral Gardens: Forests of the Deep Mission Log, May 11, 2013

These gardens rival flower gardens in terms of color and beauty!

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Life in the Abyss

Life in the Abyss

Scientists explored the floor of deepwater Norfolk Canyon with Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute’s remotely operated vehicle (ROV) named Jason 2.

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Sea Turtles Benefiting from Protected Areas—Study Offers First Look at Green Sea Turtle Habitat Use in the Dry Tortugas, Florida

Sea Turtles Benefiting from Protected Areas—Study Offers First Look at Green Sea Turtle Habitat Use in the Dry Tortugas, Florida

Until now, it was not clear whether the turtles made use of existing protected areas, and few details were available as to whether these areas are...

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Recent Publications - March-April 2013

Recent Publications - March-April 2013

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

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Sooty Shearwater Migration on Display in Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary

Sooty Shearwater Migration on Display in Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary

Research by seabird ecologists Josh Adams of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), James Harvey of Moss Landing Marine Laboratories (MLML), and their...

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