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The Coastal and Marine Hazards and Resources Program shares a wide range of resources to help explain and illustrate scientific concepts, our scientific activities, expertise, technology, tools, and other educational resources. Through newsletters, multimedia resources, special events, and other products, you can learn more about the many ways our science supports the Nation.

Images

Map showing coastal hazard exposure across SE Atlantic coast of US, with inset focusing on Miami Beach, FL
Coastal hazard exposure across SE Atlantic coast of US
Coastal hazard exposure across SE Atlantic coast of US
Coastal hazard exposure across SE Atlantic coast of US

Figure a) Coastal flooding (no storm), shallow groundwater exposure and erosion (unimpeded model case) for 1.00 m of SLR (that is, the Intermediate scenario projected for 210014), and observed vertical land motion (VLM) across the Southeast Atlantic coast.

Figure a) Coastal flooding (no storm), shallow groundwater exposure and erosion (unimpeded model case) for 1.00 m of SLR (that is, the Intermediate scenario projected for 210014), and observed vertical land motion (VLM) across the Southeast Atlantic coast.

Map showing hurricane movement, text overlaid reading Hurricane coastal impacts
NOPP Hurricane Coastal Impacts Geonarrative
NOPP Hurricane Coastal Impacts Geonarrative
NOPP Hurricane Coastal Impacts Geonarrative

As powerful hurricanes approach the coast, they generate elevated water levels and dangerous wave conditions that can cause extensive flooding, significant landscape changes, and destruction of property.

As powerful hurricanes approach the coast, they generate elevated water levels and dangerous wave conditions that can cause extensive flooding, significant landscape changes, and destruction of property.

Map showing hurricane movement, text overlaid reading Hurricane coastal impacts
NOPP Hurricane Coastal Impacts Geonarrative
NOPP Hurricane Coastal Impacts Geonarrative
NOPP Hurricane Coastal Impacts Geonarrative

As powerful hurricanes approach the coast, they generate elevated water levels and dangerous wave conditions that can cause extensive flooding, significant landscape changes, and destruction of property.

As powerful hurricanes approach the coast, they generate elevated water levels and dangerous wave conditions that can cause extensive flooding, significant landscape changes, and destruction of property.

A woman stands behind a podium with a plaque reading 'National Academies Sciences Engineering Medicine' in an elegant room.
Dr. Donya Frank-Gilchrist visited the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine during the Science and Innovation Diplomacy Workshop.
Dr. Donya Frank-Gilchrist visited the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine during the Science and Innovation Diplomacy Workshop.
Dr. Donya Frank-Gilchrist visited the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine during the Science and Innovation Diplomacy Workshop.

Dr. Donya Frank-Gilchrist visited the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine during the Science and Innovation Diplomacy Workshop, organized by the US Global Change Research and the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research.

Dr. Donya Frank-Gilchrist visited the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine during the Science and Innovation Diplomacy Workshop, organized by the US Global Change Research and the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research.

Cascadia sparker data with ghosts removed, with annotation identifying geologic contacts, offset layers, and a submarine land
Cascadia sparker data with ghosts removed, with annotation identifying geologic contacts, offset layers, and a submarine landslide deposit
Cascadia sparker data with ghosts removed, with annotation identifying geologic contacts, offset layers, and a submarine landslide deposit
Cascadia sparker data with ghosts removed, with annotation identifying geologic contacts, offset layers, and a submarine landslide deposit

Cascadia sparker data with ghosts removed, with annotation identifying geologic contacts, offset layers, and a submarine landslide deposit.

Two people smiling for photo outside holding decomposed clothing
TSU Visit
TSU Visit
TSU Visit

On October 16 and 17, Ben Gutierrez visited Tennessee State University (TSU) to give guest lecture in Environmental Science and Water Resource classes taught by Tom Byl of the USGS Lower Mississippi Gulf Water Science Center.

On October 16 and 17, Ben Gutierrez visited Tennessee State University (TSU) to give guest lecture in Environmental Science and Water Resource classes taught by Tom Byl of the USGS Lower Mississippi Gulf Water Science Center.

Videos

Cover image for sediment core lab video, showing core-lab walk-in refrigerator USGS Sediment Core Laboratory (AD)
USGS Sediment Core Laboratory (AD)
USGS Sediment Core Laboratory (AD)

USGS scientists collect core samples from estuaries, lakes, coasts, and marine environments to study a range of physical and chemical properties preserved in sediment or coral over time. They process and analyze these core samples at the Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center’s Sediment Core Lab. 

USGS scientists collect core samples from estuaries, lakes, coasts, and marine environments to study a range of physical and chemical properties preserved in sediment or coral over time. They process and analyze these core samples at the Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center’s Sediment Core Lab. 

Cover image for sediment core lab video, showing core-lab walk-in refrigerator USGS Sediment Core Laboratory
USGS Sediment Core Laboratory
USGS Sediment Core Laboratory

USGS scientists collect core samples from estuaries, lakes, coasts, and marine environments to study a range of physical and chemical properties preserved in sediment or coral over time. They process and analyze these core samples at the Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center’s Sediment Core Lab. 

USGS scientists collect core samples from estuaries, lakes, coasts, and marine environments to study a range of physical and chemical properties preserved in sediment or coral over time. They process and analyze these core samples at the Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center’s Sediment Core Lab. 

Aerial image of surfers at sunset in Santa Cruz Science of Surfing
Science of Surfing
Science of Surfing

Join USGS Research Geologist and lifelong surfer Jon Warrick at the Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center Santa Cruz as he discusses how coastal and ocean geoscience contributes to a better understanding of how waves form and behave as they approach the shore—critical information with a broad range of applications, not least of which is surfing!

Join USGS Research Geologist and lifelong surfer Jon Warrick at the Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center Santa Cruz as he discusses how coastal and ocean geoscience contributes to a better understanding of how waves form and behave as they approach the shore—critical information with a broad range of applications, not least of which is surfing!

Aerial image of surfers at sunset in Santa Cruz Science of Surfing (AD)
Science of Surfing (AD)
Science of Surfing (AD)

Join USGS Research Geologist and lifelong surfer Jon Warrick at the Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center Santa Cruz as he discusses how coastal and ocean geoscience contribute to a better understanding of how waves form and behave as they approach the shore—critical information with a broad range of applications, not least of which is surfing!

Join USGS Research Geologist and lifelong surfer Jon Warrick at the Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center Santa Cruz as he discusses how coastal and ocean geoscience contribute to a better understanding of how waves form and behave as they approach the shore—critical information with a broad range of applications, not least of which is surfing!

Coastal Science Navigator home page Introduction to the USGS Coastal Science Navigator
Introduction to the USGS Coastal Science Navigator
Introduction to the USGS Coastal Science Navigator

The Coastal Science Navigator is intended to help users discover USGS Coastal Change Hazards information, products, and tools relevant to their scientific or decision-making needs.

Aerial photo shows researchers operating survey jet skis along a sandy coastline Jet Ski Bathymetric Surveying (AD)
Jet Ski Bathymetric Surveying (AD)
Jet Ski Bathymetric Surveying (AD)

The USGS uses a variety of survey tools—including personal watercraft (jet skis) equipped with GPS and sonar—to measure how sandy coastlines change over time. Sandy coastlines are a valuable resource that protect human-made structures from waves, serve as habitat for important species, and provide a variety of recreational opportunities.

The USGS uses a variety of survey tools—including personal watercraft (jet skis) equipped with GPS and sonar—to measure how sandy coastlines change over time. Sandy coastlines are a valuable resource that protect human-made structures from waves, serve as habitat for important species, and provide a variety of recreational opportunities.

Webcams

View of the beach
Sand Key, Florida
Sand Key, Florida
Sand Key, Florida

The most recent view of the beach from a coastal camera on Sand Key, Florida. Updates every 60 minutes.

The most recent view of the beach from a coastal camera on Sand Key, Florida. Updates every 60 minutes.

View of an Arctic beach area with gentle waters.
Nuvuk video camera 2 dark image
Nuvuk video camera 2 dark image
Nuvuk video camera 2 dark image

Two video cameras are installed atop a utility pole near the northernmost point of land in the United States at Nuvuk (Point Barrow), Alaska. The cameras point northwest toward the Arctic Ocean and the boundary between the Chukchi and Beaufort Seas. Every half hour during daylight hours, the cameras collect snapshots and video for 10 minutes.

Two video cameras are installed atop a utility pole near the northernmost point of land in the United States at Nuvuk (Point Barrow), Alaska. The cameras point northwest toward the Arctic Ocean and the boundary between the Chukchi and Beaufort Seas. Every half hour during daylight hours, the cameras collect snapshots and video for 10 minutes.

View of an Arctic beach area with gentle waters.
Nuvuk video camera 1 dark image
Nuvuk video camera 1 dark image
Nuvuk video camera 1 dark image

Two video cameras are installed atop a utility pole near the northernmost point of land in the United States at Nuvuk (Point Barrow), Alaska. The cameras point northwest toward the Arctic Ocean and the boundary between the Chukchi and Beaufort Seas. Every half hour during daylight hours, the cameras collect snapshots and video for 10 minutes.

Two video cameras are installed atop a utility pole near the northernmost point of land in the United States at Nuvuk (Point Barrow), Alaska. The cameras point northwest toward the Arctic Ocean and the boundary between the Chukchi and Beaufort Seas. Every half hour during daylight hours, the cameras collect snapshots and video for 10 minutes.

View of an Arctic beach area with gentle waters.
Nuvuk video camera 2 bright image
Nuvuk video camera 2 bright image
Nuvuk video camera 2 bright image

Two video cameras are installed atop a utility pole near the northernmost point of land in the United States at Nuvuk (Point Barrow), Alaska. The cameras point northwest toward the Arctic Ocean and the boundary between the Chukchi and Beaufort Seas. Every half hour during daylight hours, the cameras collect snapshots and video for 10 minutes.

Two video cameras are installed atop a utility pole near the northernmost point of land in the United States at Nuvuk (Point Barrow), Alaska. The cameras point northwest toward the Arctic Ocean and the boundary between the Chukchi and Beaufort Seas. Every half hour during daylight hours, the cameras collect snapshots and video for 10 minutes.

View of an Arctic beach area with gentle waters.
Nuvuk video camera 2 variance image
Nuvuk video camera 2 variance image
Nuvuk video camera 2 variance image

Two video cameras are installed atop a utility pole near the northernmost point of land in the United States at Nuvuk (Point Barrow), Alaska. The cameras point northwest toward the Arctic Ocean and the boundary between the Chukchi and Beaufort Seas. Every half hour during daylight hours, the cameras collect snapshots and video for 10 minutes.

Two video cameras are installed atop a utility pole near the northernmost point of land in the United States at Nuvuk (Point Barrow), Alaska. The cameras point northwest toward the Arctic Ocean and the boundary between the Chukchi and Beaufort Seas. Every half hour during daylight hours, the cameras collect snapshots and video for 10 minutes.

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