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There is a familiar saying that “good things come in small packages”, meaning that the size of something may not indicate its value or importance or...

The ocean floor covers more than 70 percent of Earth’s surface. Just as above-water landscapes are characterized by valleys, ridges, mountains, basins...

A volcanic eruption in Tonga on 15 January 2022 surprised scientists by triggering two types of tsunamis: “classic” tsunamis caused by the...

USGS teams are working together to study the state of coral reefs in the Florida Keys – combining data and knowledge on seafloor elevation change...

Scientists from both the Pacific (PCMSC) and St. Petersburg (SPCMSC) Coastal and Marine Science Centers are traveling to Bremen, Germany, for the 15th...

A selection of coastal and ocean videos and photographs from across the USGS.

As part of National Ocean Month, USGS has launched a new web application that allows users and the public to explore a trove of geohazard, ecosystem...

For ocean month, let’s explore some fun facts you might not know about the ocean!

The 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season runs from June 1 through November 30. Throughout the season, the U.S. Geological Survey will be providing science...