In a changing ecosystem, Yellowstone grizzly bears are resilient
The 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season is here
Part one of a seven-part series highlighting USGS hurricane science.
Announcing Mike Grimm as Associate Director for Natural Hazards
New USGS Natural Hazards Associate Director Brings Strong Partner Experience
10 Ways Mount St. Helens Changed Our World
USGS Invests Millions in Critical-Minerals Mapping in Alaska
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) partners with Alaska to identify additional critical mineral resource supplies in the state, further the national economy.
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The Ocean
The ocean holds great cultural and economic value and hosts numerous ecosystems that support life on Earth and produce valuable resources. USGS Science focuses on improved understanding of any aspects of our worlds interconnected oceanic system, from the continental shelf to the deep sea.
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Science for a Changing World
We monitor, assess, map, and conduct targeted scientific research so that policy makers and the public have the understanding they need to address complex environmental, natural resource, and public safety issues.