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Climate History and Deep-Sea-Coral Habitats—Clues from the Drake Passage Between Antarctica and South America

Climate History and Deep-Sea-Coral Habitats—Clues from the Drake Passage Between Antarctica and South America

In May and June 2011, USGS marine geologist Kathy Scanlon participated in a 34-day research cruise on the icebreaking research vessel Nathaniel B...

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Elwha Dam Removal Begins—Long-Planned Project Will Restore Ecosystem, Salmon Runs

Elwha Dam Removal Begins—Long-Planned Project Will Restore Ecosystem, Salmon Runs

"America's rivers are the lifeblood of America's economy—from the water for farms that produce our food to the fish and wildlife that sustain our...

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Recent Publications - September-October 2011

Recent Publications - September-October 2011

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

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Microbial Ecology of Deep-Water Mid-Atlantic Canyons

Microbial Ecology of Deep-Water Mid-Atlantic Canyons

A new USGS fact sheet highlights microbiological experiments that will be conducted in submarine canyons along the U.S. east coast.

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Publications Explain Elwha River Restoration to Scientists, General Public

Publications Explain Elwha River Restoration to Scientists, General Public

USGS publications explain to scientists and the general public what to expect as the historic removal of two dams from Washington's Elwha River begins...

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New Interns Join USGS Southeast Ecological Science Center Staff at Everglades National Park

New Interns Join USGS Southeast Ecological Science Center Staff at Everglades National Park

Student interns at Everglades National Park.

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Significant Natural Gas Resources Remain to Be Discovered in Cook Inlet, Alaska

Significant Natural Gas Resources Remain to Be Discovered in Cook Inlet, Alaska

the USGS estimates that mean undiscovered volumes of nearly 600 million barrels of oil, about 19 trillion square feet of natural gas, and 46 million...

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International Team Studies Impacts of Oil and Gas Drilling on Cold-Water Corals in Norway

International Team Studies Impacts of Oil and Gas Drilling on Cold-Water Corals in Norway

Regulations exist to keep drilling from occurring too close to the corals; however, drilling mud (a slurry of clays used to keep the drill lubricated)...

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Famous Manatee "Chessie" Sighted in Chesapeake Bay After Long Absence

Famous Manatee "Chessie" Sighted in Chesapeake Bay After Long Absence

The identity of the manatee, known as "Chessie," was verified by USGS biologist Cathy Beck.

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Aerial Photographs of Outer Banks Show Coastal Damage from Hurricane Irene

Aerial Photographs of Outer Banks Show Coastal Damage from Hurricane Irene

The series of before-and-after aerial photographs, produced by the USGS, features five photo pairs that show coastal change in areas from Cape Lookout...

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High-Resolution Multibeam Mapping of Mid-Atlantic Canyons to Assess Tsunami Hazards

High-Resolution Multibeam Mapping of Mid-Atlantic Canyons to Assess Tsunami Hazards

Recent devastating tsunamis in Samoa (2009), Chile (2010), and Japan (2011) offer sober reminders of the importance of accurately identifying and...

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