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A USGS-led expedition in the Aleutian Arc off Alaska will provide critical information on energy resources, underwater earthquakes and other hazards...

A USGS-led expedition in the Aleutian Arc off Alaska will provide critical information on energy resources, underwater earthquakes and other hazards...

A USGS-led expedition in the Aleutian Arc off Alaska will provide critical information on energy resources, underwater earthquakes and other hazards...

As climate change accelerates, the risk of sudden, large-scale shifts in ecosystems is growing. A new USGS study examines the mechanisms behind these...

In Fall 2025 the Hawaiʻi Abyssal Nodules and Associated Ecosystems Expedition, led by USGS scientists, will investigate the geology, minerals, and...

Nearly two-thirds of our planet is covered by water with more than 120 million Americans living near an ocean or Great Lake. Celebrate Ocean Month and...

At the USGS, we are a leader in wildlife health research and disease surveillance, prioritizing the health and safety of American communities, lands...

This year, we recognize National Invasive Species Awareness Week on February 24 - 28. Learn about USGS Wetland and Aquatic Research Center (WARC)...

After about a week of recovering from frigid temperatures that hit much of the Florida panhandle in late January, around 1,000 sea turtles rescued...

As communities continue to recover from widespread destruction caused by recent hurricanes Helene and Milton, floodwaters from these storms may have...