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Get Ready to Explore a Little Deeper: SEABOSS 3.0 is Coming

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Valuable Data Collected on M7.0 Earthquake Offshore Cape Mendocino, California

Successful deployment and retrieval of Rapid Response Ocean Bottom Seismographs represents significant advancement in natural hazards research

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Approaching Storms

Discover USGS tools that forecast storms and report coastal conditions for emergency management

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Preparing the Nation for Coastal Hazards

USGS provides emergency responders, resource mangers, and communities with the science they need to safeguard lives, infrastructure, and resources along the coast

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Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center news items. 

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Photo Roundup: June-July 2025

Photo Roundup: June-July 2025

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

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Helping Our Neighbors: USGS Surveys Primary Drinking Water Source for the Town of Falmouth

Helping Our Neighbors: USGS Surveys Primary Drinking Water Source for the Town of Falmouth

USGS conducted a mapping survey of Long Pond in Falmouth, Massachusetts, at the request of the Town to determine the total water volume of the...

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News Briefs: June-July 2025

News Briefs: June-July 2025

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

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USGS Seafloor Mapping Provides the Scientific Foundation Needed to Address National Priorities

USGS Seafloor Mapping Provides the Scientific Foundation Needed to Address National Priorities

Seafloor mapping provides the fundamental data needed to study a wide range of topics. The USGS is actively mapping the seafloor surface and its...

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Ecological Thresholds, Abiotic Stress, and Climate Change: A Conceptual Framework

Ecological Thresholds, Abiotic Stress, and Climate Change: A Conceptual Framework

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

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Photo Roundup: April-May 2025

Photo Roundup: April-May 2025

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

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News Briefs: April-May 2025

News Briefs: April-May 2025

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

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USGS Coastal Landscape Change Products Help the U.S. Department of Defense Safeguard Military Infrastructure Along the Coast

USGS Coastal Landscape Change Products Help the U.S. Department of Defense Safeguard Military Infrastructure Along the Coast

The U.S. Department of Defense is supporting the geographic expansion of the USGS Coastal Change Likelihood and Coastal Landscape Response assessments...

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