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Coastal and Marine Hazards and Resources Program DSS

By Coastal and Marine Hazards and Resources Program December 2019 (approx.)
A person wearing underwater breathing equipment floats above a rocky coral reef.
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The front cover and landing page of the USGS geonarrative, “Coastal and Marine Hazards and Resources Program Decadal Science Strategy” shows a USGS diver conducting fieldwork on Sombrero Reef, Florida Keys. This kind of scientific research provides important data for future resource management and decision making. 

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Coastal and Marine Hazards and Resources Program Decadal Science Strategy

The Decadal Science Strategy of the Coastal and Marine Hazards and Resources Program (CMHRP) of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) for 2020 to 2030. This plan describes the CMHRP's vision and mission and the strategic framework needed to support key program goals: Conduct research and develop science-based tools that lead to safer, more productive coastal communities and improved stewardship of natural resources.