Sound Waves Newsletter: February-March 2025
Featuring coastal and ocean science from across the USGS
Featuring coastal and ocean science from across the USGS
APPROACH (APplying Proxy-based Reconstruction Of Atlantic Climate CHange)
Geologic framework and Holocene sand thickness offshore of Seven Mile Island, New Jersey
SPCMSC Team surveys Madeira Beach
USGS Scientists will provide training to the National Weather Service on Total Water Level and Coastal Change Forecasts
USGS St. Petersburg staff attends Geotools 2025 Conference
Site visit for Tampa Bay hard clam growth study
USGS Scientists publish article on marsh erosion and migration in coastal Mississippi and Alabama
USGS Scientists publish article describing the application of regressive modeling techniques to improve marsh unit thickness data in coastal Alabama and Mississippi
MERMAID
Metagenomic Examinations of Reefs; Microbial Assessments Including Disease
Metagenomic Examinations of Reefs; Microbial Assessments Including Disease
Discover Coastal and Marine Science of the USGS St. Petersburg
An interactive geonarrative will take you on a guided journey to explore the research, capabilities, and history of the center
An interactive geonarrative will take you on a guided journey to explore the research, capabilities, and history of the center
Explore the history of the St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center
St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center
Research programs have a primary focus of investigating processes related to coastal and marine environments and societal implications related to natural hazards, resource sustainability, and environmental change.
Science
Science
Read about our science projects, find out where we are working, and why it matters.
Publications
Publications
Peer-reviewed research results and conclusions, authored by Center scientists.
News
Connecting Communities to Ocean Exploration: Outreach from the Aleutian Arc Expedition
Connecting Communities to Ocean Exploration: Outreach from the Aleutian Arc Expedition
Ecological Thresholds, Abiotic Stress, and Climate Change: A Conceptual Framework
Ecological Thresholds, Abiotic Stress, and Climate Change: A Conceptual Framework
Photo Roundup: April-May 2025
Photo Roundup: April-May 2025
Publications
Evaluating the influence of constructed subtidal reefs on marsh shoreline erosion, sediment deposition, and wave energy Evaluating the influence of constructed subtidal reefs on marsh shoreline erosion, sediment deposition, and wave energy
Salt marshes play a critical role in providing economic and ecological benefits but are susceptible to shoreline erosion. Natural and nature-based features (NNBF), such as breakwater reefs, are often used to reduce shoreline exposure to wave action and provide biogenic benefits. However, waves and water level are also responsible for the sediment supply necessary for marsh accretion, a...
Assessment of active sand volumes at Rockaway Beach and Fire Island in New York and Seven Mile Island in New Jersey Assessment of active sand volumes at Rockaway Beach and Fire Island in New York and Seven Mile Island in New Jersey
Between 2018 and 2023, the U.S. Geological Survey assessed shoreface sediment availability at three Atlantic Coast barrier island study sites in support of a National Fish and Wildlife Foundation project entitled, “Monitoring Hurricane Sandy Beach and Marsh Resilience in New York and New Jersey.” The three study sites are Seven Mile Island, New Jersey, Rockaway Beach peninsula, New York...
Insights from growing Globorotalia truncatulinoides and Globorotalia menardii in the laboratory Insights from growing Globorotalia truncatulinoides and Globorotalia menardii in the laboratory
The vast majority of planktic foraminiferal culture studies have been carried out on spinose species of foraminifera, with relatively few studies on non-spinose species. We conducted a pilot study to test whether live specimens of the non-spinose planktic foraminifera, Globorotalia truncatulinoides and Globorotalia menardii, could be successfully harvested from offshore plankton tow...
Science
Seafloor Benthic Mapping and Characterization: Enhancing our Understanding of Aleutian Islands’ Hazards, Potential Seabed Minerals and Deep Corals
A USGS-led expedition in the Aleutian Arc off Alaska will provide critical information on energy resources, underwater earthquakes and other hazards, seafloor habitats, and biological resources, including key fisheries, as well as potential seabed minerals.
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Ecosystems Mission Area, Natural Hazards Mission Area, Coastal and Marine Hazards and Resources Program, Land Management Research Program, Species Management Research Program, Eastern Ecological Science Center, Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center, St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center, Wetland and Aquatic Research Center , Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center, Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, Deep Sea Exploration, Mapping and Characterization
Decoding Harmful Algal Blooms: Unraveling the Mystery
Harmful algal blooms (HABs) are a significant environmental concern due to their potential effects on health, ecosystems, and economies. Algal toxins, which are toxic compounds produced by certain species of cyanobacteria and algae, are commonly linked to these blooms. It's important to note that algal toxins can still be present even when a bloom is not visible, highlighting the need for ongoing...
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Ecosystems Mission Area, Contaminant Biology, Environmental Health Program, Toxic Substances Hydrology, California Water Science Center, Caribbean-Florida Water Science Center (CFWSC), Kansas Water Science Center, Maryland-Delaware-D.C. Water Science Center, National Wildlife Health Center, Nevada Water Science Center, New England Water Science Center, New Jersey Water Science Center, New Mexico Water Science Center, South Atlantic Water Science Center (SAWSC), St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center, Upper Midwest Environmental Sciences Center, Upper Midwest Water Science Center
Mesophotic and Deep Benthic Communities: Coral Propagation Technique (CPT) Development Project
Through a collaborative effort with other federal agencies and academic and research institutions, the USGS is working to inform and enhance the protection and management of coral communities in mesophotic and deep benthic areas of the Gulf.