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Gathering topographic data of a beach

By Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center
Pelicans and seagulls stand on beach looking disinterested, while a man nearby walks along the beach toward the water.
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USGS scientist Alex Snyder gathers topographic data by walking beach transects northwest of Moss Landing to help researchers understand how Monterey Bay will respond to changing environmental conditions.

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