Coastal and Marine Hazards and Resources Program

In addition to 10 years of data on the flow of heat in the Arctic ocean seafloor, the USGS and Geological Survey of Canada have published an analysis of that data using modern seismic data.

On July 30 and 31, the USGS Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center hosted an “Exploratory Interagency Critical Marine Minerals Discussion” in Santa Cruz, California.

A selection of recent coastal and marine related publications

A selection of coastal and marine images from across the USGS.

We present a selection of recent USGS coastal and marine social media posts.

Though Louisiana landfall is likely, highest waves expected to strike east of the storm

To better understand storm impacts on the coast, the USGS National Assessment of Storm-Induced Coastal Change Hazards group is responding to Tropical Storm Barry.

As our cruise ends, lead scientist Amanda Demopoulos brings it all together and charts the path forward

Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center staff, including Center Chief, Rob Thieler, and Woods Hole Diversity Committee Member and Research Geologist, Ben Gutierrez, participated in the 2019 NSF sponsored diversity conference, Optimizing the Research Intern Experience to Build Inclusion and Diversity in the Geosciences Workforce.  

I cannot believe how lucky we’ve been.

The Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center’s new General Information Product (GIP) provides an overview of our research focus areas, highlights various models, partnerships, and capabilities, and includes intriguing research photos. Written and designed with a general audience in mind, the GIP will increase awareness and understanding of what we do.