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In 2022, the USGS and partners embarked on a research expedition to Escanaba Trough off the coast of northern California. The multidisciplinary crew collected samples with a remotely operated vehicle and tested new seafloor mapping techniques using an autonomous underwater vehicle.

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Sound Waves Newsletter

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Read issues of the Sound Waves Newsletter, featuring “Coastal and Marine Research News from Across the USGS”

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Sediment sampling following California wildfires

Sediment sampling following California wildfires

In the lab, USGS scientists analyze sediment samples collected from stream banks to test for contaminants produced by wildfires. The toxic chemicals...

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Intense storm washes out Highway 1 in Big Sur, again

Intense storm washes out Highway 1 in Big Sur, again

USGS researchers respond to coastal hazards and wildfires: The intense storm that hit California’s coast between January 26 and 28, 2021, blew out a...

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Recent Coastal and Marine Fieldwork - October-November 2020

Recent Coastal and Marine Fieldwork - October-November 2020

Learn more about the recent field activities completed by scientists in the Coastal and Marine Hazards and Resources Program at the USGS, and explore...

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Why the Ocean?

Why the Ocean?

USGS scientists share brief thoughts about why they have focused their careers on studying our oceans and coasts. Here’s why they study the ocean:

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Photo Roundup - October-November 2020

Photo Roundup - October-November 2020

A selection of coastal and marine images and videos from across the USGS.

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Coastal Change Happens! USGS Has Data and Tools to Help Coastal Communities Prepare

Coastal Change Happens! USGS Has Data and Tools to Help Coastal Communities Prepare

USGS Introduces a National Approach to Coastal Change Hazards (CCH) Science

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New Model Shows Sea-level Rise Can Cause Increases in Groundwater Levels along California’s Coasts

New Model Shows Sea-level Rise Can Cause Increases in Groundwater Levels along California’s Coasts

A new model that combines sea-level rise scenarios and information about associated groundwater level responses shows that coastal water tables will...

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Recent Coastal and Marine Fieldwork - August-September 2020

Recent Coastal and Marine Fieldwork - August-September 2020

USGS Coastal and Marine Hazards and Resources Program (CMHRP) scientists were able to safely venture out to collect beach elevations, geochemistry...

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Photo Roundup - August-September 2020

Photo Roundup - August-September 2020

A selection of coastal and marine images and videos from across the USGS

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USGS provides Rapid Post-Hurricane Isaias Coastal Change Data to Assist National Park Service partners

USGS provides Rapid Post-Hurricane Isaias Coastal Change Data to Assist National Park Service partners

Quantifying coastal change caused by hurricanes is essential in helping communities better plan for such coastal hazards.

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