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Habitat Preferences of Seabeach Amaranth, A Threatened Beach Dependent Plant Species

The USGS evaluated the habitat preferences of seabeach amaranth to better understand factors contributing to the species’ significant decline at...

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Photo Roundup: July-October 2023

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

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News Briefs: July-October 2023

News Briefs - featuring coastal and ocean science from across the USGS.

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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...

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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...

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2022 Annual Report

The Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center 2022 annual report is now available! Learn about our accomplishments, progress, and center culture...

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Monitoring the Storm: USGS Coastal Response to Hurricane Lee

In preparation for Hurricane Lee, scientists at the USGS deployed sensors and surveyed the U.S. Northeast coast to monitor the impacts of the storm...

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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...

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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...

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Photo Roundup - May-June 2023

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

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