Sound Waves Newsletter - December 2022-February 2023
Read about coastal storm impacts on the west coast, gas hydrates in Alaska, a research cruise in the Gulf of Mexico, and more in this issue of the Sound Waves Newsletter.
Groundwater and Coral Health at Moloka'i, Hawai'i
New research from the USGS Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center and the National Park Service examines how the discharge of submarine groundwater mixes with seawater and potentially impacts the health of coral reefs at Moloka‘i, Hawai‘i.
USGS Remote Sensing Data Tracks Coastal Erosion from California Storms
The USGS has collected and released topographic data that show the erosional effects of the January 2023 storms on the coast for the Santa Cruz region of California.
Woods Hole Gas Hydrates Project Scientists Participate in Alaskan North Slope Drilling Expedition
Five USGS gas hydrates scientists from the Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center recently returned from more than five weeks spent supporting a drilling expedition in the Prudhoe Bay area of the Alaskan North Slope.
Can Coastal Habitats Rise to the Challenge?
Assessing Sediment Supply at Nisqually River Delta
Evaluating Coastal Adaptation Strategies in Southern California
New research couples flood modeling with demographic data to evaluate the effectiveness of various coastal adaptation strategies in reducing flood impacts and economic damages in southern California.
R/V Pelican Research Cruise with Dr. Julie Richey and Caitlin Reynolds from the Climate R&D Program
Dive into what it is like aboard a scientific research vessel in the Gulf of Mexico with Dr. Ariana Sutton-Grier. A very special thank you to Dr. Julie Richey and Caitlin Reynolds for their invitation to join their research trip and their assistance with this story.
USGS/CCNY Internship Program Celebrates 100th Lecture Series Speaker
The USGS internship program with the City College of New York offers students impactful internships with USGS in a variety of science fields. In February 2023, the lecture series used to introduce students to USGS research is celebrating the 100th speaker in the series!
Strengthening Our Skills: sUAS Lidar Training
The USGS Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center hosted a small uncrewed aircraft system lidar training workshop from October 31 through November 4.
Invasive Snakehead Population Discovered, Removed from Manatee River Drainage, Florida
The goldline snakehead (formerly known as the "bullseye snakehead") is native to Asia, but has been introduced in Florida waters.
Showcasing USGS Science at the 2023 St. Petersburg Science Festival
The St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center and the Wetland and Aquatic Research Center celebrated science with the St. Petersburg community by participating in the 2023 St. Petersburg Science Festival—the first time fully in-person in 5 years!
Photo Roundup - December 2022-February 2023
A selection of coastal and ocean videos and photographs from across the USGS.
News Briefs - December 2022-February 2023
News Briefs - featuring coastal and ocean science from across the USGS.