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Recent Coastal and Marine Fieldwork - October-November 2020

Recent Coastal and Marine Fieldwork - October-November 2020

Learn more about the recent field activities completed by scientists in the Coastal and Marine Hazards and Resources Program at the USGS, and explore...

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Rapid-response seismic reflection survey to identify the fault sources of the southwestern Puerto Rico seismic sequence

Rapid-response seismic reflection survey to identify the fault sources of the southwestern Puerto Rico seismic sequence

Intense seismic activity started in southwestern Puerto Rico on December 28, 2019 and is continuing to the present time.

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Recent Publications - October-November 2020

Recent Publications - October-November 2020

List of recent USGS publications and data releases based on coastal and marine research.

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A Virtual Celebration of Science

A Virtual Celebration of Science

What better way to celebrate the wonders of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) than hosting a virtual Science Festival?

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Why the Ocean?

Why the Ocean?

USGS scientists share brief thoughts about why they have focused their careers on studying our oceans and coasts. Here’s why they study the ocean:

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Coastal Change Mapping and Research in Alaska

Coastal Change Mapping and Research in Alaska

USGS studies coastal change along Alaska’s 66,000 miles of complex coastline - which stands as a tremendous resource to the Nation.

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News Briefs - October-November 2020

News Briefs - October-November 2020

Coastal and marine news highlights from across the USGS

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Photo Roundup - October-November 2020

Photo Roundup - October-November 2020

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

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SPCMSC Research Oceanographer Participates in University of South Florida Initiative on Coastal Adaptation and Resilience (iCAR) Panel Discussion

SPCMSC Research Oceanographer Participates in University of South Florida Initiative on Coastal Adaptation and Resilience (iCAR) Panel Discussion

On November 12, 2020, SPCMSC Research Oceanographer Meg Palmsten served as a panelist in the session titled  “Technology-enhanced Community Engagement...

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Aligning International Initiatives for Promoting and Assessing FAIR Data

Aligning International Initiatives for Promoting and Assessing FAIR Data

The Research Data Alliance (RDA) Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable (FAIR) Data Maturity Model Working Group: Aligning Initiatives for...

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Alabama Barrier Island Restoration Assessment Project public presentation

Alabama Barrier Island Restoration Assessment Project public presentation

Scientists from the St. Petersburg Coastal Marine Science Center and the Wetland and Aquatic Research Center copresent the Alabama Barrier Island...

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Coastal Change Hazards Team Forecasted Hurricane Zeta Beach Impacts

Coastal Change Hazards Team Forecasted Hurricane Zeta Beach Impacts

As Hurricane Zeta approached the US Gulf Coast, the USGS Coastal Change Hazards Team produced a series of forecasts for impacts on the beach. The...

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