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Rainfall & Temperature Changes Expected to Transform Coastal Wetland

Changes expected to occur within this century

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Cavefish from Mexico: First of its Kind in Western Hemisphere

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Atlantic Methane Seeps Surprise Scientists

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Continued, Unabated & Large-Scale Amphibian Declines Confirmed

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Snake Fungal Disease Found in Louisiana

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Joint Expedition Explores West Coast Wind Sites for Deep-Sea Corals, Sponges, and Fish

Joint Expedition Explores West Coast Wind Sites for Deep-Sea Corals, Sponges, and Fish

Scientists from NOAA Fisheries and the U.S. Geological Survey have embarked on an expedition to explore deep-sea sites being considered for...

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Photo Roundup - July-August 2022

Photo Roundup - July-August 2022

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

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Deep Dive: Biological Communities in Escanaba Trough

Deep Dive: Biological Communities in Escanaba Trough

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...

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As sea levels rise on U.S. coasts, saline wetlands are expected to displace freshwater wetlands, croplands, forests and pastures

As sea levels rise on U.S. coasts, saline wetlands are expected to displace freshwater wetlands, croplands, forests and pastures

With accelerated sea-level rise, landward migration of coastal wetlands will not fully compensate for seaward losses

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Hurricanes can spread invasive species if they survive the ride

Hurricanes can spread invasive species if they survive the ride

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

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Tribal and First Nation Partners from New England and New York Participate in a Clean Water Act Training

Tribal and First Nation Partners from New England and New York Participate in a Clean Water Act Training

All U.S. government agencies must fulfill the Federal trust responsibility of protecting and supporting the people, property, and self-government of...

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Sea-Level Rise Scenario Fact Sheets Win 2021 Shoemaker Award for Communication Product Excellence

Sea-Level Rise Scenario Fact Sheets Win 2021 Shoemaker Award for Communication Product Excellence

Researchers funded by the Southeast CASC and affiliated with the USGS Wetland and Aquatic Research Center won the 2021 Eugene M. Shoemaker...

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In Memoriam – John Ashley Barras, 1962 – 2022

In Memoriam – John Ashley Barras, 1962 – 2022

John Ashley Barras, a scientist with the U.S. Geological Survey for 32 years, passed away at his home in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on February 14, 2022.

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Environmental DNA Research Sheds Light on Invasive Species

Environmental DNA Research Sheds Light on Invasive Species

USGS Science is Refining eDNA Techniques and Developing New Applications 

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USGS scientists showcase multidisciplinary science in a session on dynamic coastal change at Ocean Sciences 2022

USGS scientists showcase multidisciplinary science in a session on dynamic coastal change at Ocean Sciences 2022

USGS researchers Davina Passeri, Erika Lentz, and Nicholas Enwright, co-organized and led a two-part session at the 2022 Ocean Sciences Meeting titled...

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USGS Virtual Science Career Event

USGS Virtual Science Career Event

Three centers coordinated and hosted a USGS Science Career Event on January 27, 2022 to inform undergraduate and graduate students and early career...

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USGS Virtual Science Career Event

USGS Virtual Science Career Event

Have you ever wondered what it takes to pursue a career with the U.S. Geological Survey? Learn about the science career opportunities offered at the...

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