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Lobed star coral (Orbicella annularis) bleaching during the 2026 marine heatwave in the Florida Keys. Taken on July 12, 2026 at Newfound Harbor, an inshore patch reef in the Lower Florida Keys.
Lobed star coral (Orbicella annularis) bleaching during the 2026 marine heatwave in the Florida Keys. Taken on July 12, 2026 at Newfound Harbor, an inshore patch reef in the Lower Florida Keys.
Starlet coral (Siderastrea siderea) bleaching during the 2026 marine heatwave in the Florida Keys. Taken on July 12, 2026 at Newfound Harbor, an inshore patch reef in the Lower Florida Keys.
Starlet coral (Siderastrea siderea) bleaching during the 2026 marine heatwave in the Florida Keys. Taken on July 12, 2026 at Newfound Harbor, an inshore patch reef in the Lower Florida Keys.
Animated GIF of aerial images showing Milton Pass, FL, before and after Hurricanes Helene and Milton
Animated GIF of aerial images showing Milton Pass, FL, before and after Hurricanes Helene and Milton
Aerial image of Milton Pass pre-Hurricane Helene.
Aerial image of Milton Pass pre-Hurricane Helene.
Aerial image of Midnight Pass pre-Hurricane Helene.
Aerial image of Midnight Pass pre-Hurricane Helene.
Map of aerial survey area in western Florida.
Map of aerial survey area in western Florida.
To conduct the science needed to understand coastal and marine geohazards, support habitat and resource management, and monitor how these environments change over time, the USGS Coastal and Marine Hazards and Resources Program relies on engineering, mechanical, and electronics expertise for field operations along the coast, in the nearshore environment, and in the d
To conduct the science needed to understand coastal and marine geohazards, support habitat and resource management, and monitor how these environments change over time, the USGS Coastal and Marine Hazards and Resources Program relies on engineering, mechanical, and electronics expertise for field operations along the coast, in the nearshore environment, and in the d
USGS presents: GeoKids!
In this episode, meet Ella Doran, 8, and her mom, Kara. Kara is an oceanographer at the St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center in St. Petersburg, Florida. Kara speaks about her work on coastal change while she and Ella do a science experiment together.
USGS presents: GeoKids!
In this episode, meet Ella Doran, 8, and her mom, Kara. Kara is an oceanographer at the St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center in St. Petersburg, Florida. Kara speaks about her work on coastal change while she and Ella do a science experiment together.
The Coastal Science Navigator is intended to help users discover USGS Coastal Change Hazards information, products, and tools relevant to their scientific or decision-making needs.
The Coastal Science Navigator is intended to help users discover USGS Coastal Change Hazards information, products, and tools relevant to their scientific or decision-making needs.
Coral Reef in Crisis - Science to Guide Reef Restoration for Ecosystem Recovery
By Ilsa Kuffner, Research Marine Biologist
USGS St. Petersburg Coastal & Marine Science Center
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Coral Reef in Crisis - Science to Guide Reef Restoration for Ecosystem Recovery
By Ilsa Kuffner, Research Marine Biologist
USGS St. Petersburg Coastal & Marine Science Center
Learn About:
Three USGS Centers held this virtual event on February 23, 2023 to showcase various science career paths within USGS: the Caribbean-Florida Water Science Center, St.
Three USGS Centers held this virtual event on February 23, 2023 to showcase various science career paths within USGS: the Caribbean-Florida Water Science Center, St.
Three USGS Centers held this virtual event on February 23, 2023 to showcase various science career paths within USGS: the Caribbean-Florida Water Science Center, St.
Three USGS Centers held this virtual event on February 23, 2023 to showcase various science career paths within USGS: the Caribbean-Florida Water Science Center, St.
Most recent time-averaged image from Sand Key, Florida. The images are used to examine a range of coastal processes including shoreline position, the presence of an offshore sandbar, and the extent of wave runup on the beach. Camera hosted by Dan's Island Condo.
Most recent time-averaged image from Sand Key, Florida. The images are used to examine a range of coastal processes including shoreline position, the presence of an offshore sandbar, and the extent of wave runup on the beach. Camera hosted by Dan's Island Condo.
A coastal camera located on Medeira Beach, Florida near the Shoreline Island Resort.
A coastal camera located on Medeira Beach, Florida near the Shoreline Island Resort.
Time-averaged images, which represent the time-mean of all the images collected during a video, are used to identify areas where waves are breaking, which show up as bright white bands in the image.
Time-averaged images, which represent the time-mean of all the images collected during a video, are used to identify areas where waves are breaking, which show up as bright white bands in the image.
Most recent snapshot from Camera 2 at Madeira Beach, Florida. Camera hosted by Shoreline Island Resort.
Most recent snapshot from Camera 2 at Madeira Beach, Florida. Camera hosted by Shoreline Island Resort.
Time-averaged images, which represent the time-mean of all the images collected during a video, are used to identify areas where waves are breaking, which show up as bright white bands in the image.
Time-averaged images, which represent the time-mean of all the images collected during a video, are used to identify areas where waves are breaking, which show up as bright white bands in the image.
A current view of the most recent snapshot from a webcam located in Sand Key, Florida.
A current view of the most recent snapshot from a webcam located in Sand Key, Florida.
