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Shifting Practices of Dam Management and Dam Removal in a Changing World

Shifting Practices of Dam Management and Dam Removal in a Changing World

The era of large dam construction, which peaked in the U.S. six decades ago, is now giving way to an evolved paradigm. Climate change, population...

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

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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USGS-Led Study Reassesses Earthquake Hazard Potential for Central California’s Hosgri Fault

USGS-Led Study Reassesses Earthquake Hazard Potential for Central California’s Hosgri Fault

Assessing earthquake hazards demands a comprehensive understanding of active faults, including their location, length, connectivity, slip rate, and...

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Photo Roundup: July-October 2023

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: 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

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

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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Using Climate Models for Global Storm Surge Projections

Using Climate Models for Global Storm Surge Projections

In new research, an international team of scientists including USGS oceanographers utilized advanced global hydrodynamic and climate models to project...

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Hawaiian Drowned Reefs Expedition: Coral Cores Provide Glimpse into Climate Past and Future

Hawaiian Drowned Reefs Expedition: Coral Cores Provide Glimpse into Climate Past and Future

As climate change and human-induced disruptions threaten coral reefs worldwide, scientists are increasingly turning to the past to better understand...

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Seafloor Mapping, Machine Learning Uncover Historical Ocean Dumping Grounds

Seafloor Mapping, Machine Learning Uncover Historical Ocean Dumping Grounds

In the 20th century, the disposal of industrial and hazardous waste in the deep ocean near coastlines was a widespread global practice, leaving a...

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USGS/NOAA Total Water Level and Coastal Change Forecast featured in radio story

USGS/NOAA Total Water Level and Coastal Change Forecast featured in radio story

The development of the USGS Total Water Level and Coastal Change forecast in the Great Lakes was featured in a story on UWWM 89.7, a National Public...

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