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Now Available: First CONUS-wide Coastal Wetland Collection
Scientists from across USGS have created the first CONUS-wide collection of key tidal wetland metrics. These metrics provide data on habitat quality...
Methane Seep Distribution in the Cascadia Subduction Zone
Beneath the seafloor lie vast stores of methane—a potent greenhouse gas—produced by the degradation of organic material, either by the earth’s heat or...
Can oceans store more CO2 to help with climate change?
Did you know that oceans capture a large amount of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, helping mitigate climate change? It’s true, and scientists are...
DYOD (Download Your Own Data): New API available for total water level and coastal change forecasts can aid coastal resilience
Need coastal forecast data? We've got your back. The USGS and NOAA have provided real-time forecasts of total water levels and coastal change along U...