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USGS St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center and Wetland and Aquatic Research Center Continue Involvement in Annual St. Petersburg Science Festival

USGS St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center and Wetland and Aquatic Research Center Continue Involvement in Annual St. Petersburg Science Festival

Scientists from SPCMSC and WARC led children, families, and the public in hands-on activities to learn about USGS science at this year's St...

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Florida's Coral Reefs Provide Window into the Past

Florida's Coral Reefs Provide Window into the Past

USGS study finds most have grown little in 3000 years

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Before and After: Coastal Change Caused by Hurricane Michael

Before and After: Coastal Change Caused by Hurricane Michael

To learn more about USGS’ role providing science to decision makers before, during and after Hurricane Michael, visit the USGS Hurricane Michael page...

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USGS scientists provide input for workshop on scientific drilling targets in the north Pacific Ocean

USGS scientists provide input for workshop on scientific drilling targets in the north Pacific Ocean

Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center research geologist Danny Brothers attended the International Ocean Discovery Program (IODP) workshop on the...

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USGS: Hurricane surge likely to erode 75% of Florida Panhandle beaches

USGS: Hurricane surge likely to erode 75% of Florida Panhandle beaches

One-fourth of beachfront could be inundated by large storm waves, experts predict

To learn more about USGS’ role providing science to decision makers...

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Large underwater experiment in Monterey Canyon shows turbidity currents involve seafloor movement

Large underwater experiment in Monterey Canyon shows turbidity currents involve seafloor movement

Large underwater experiment in California’s Monterey Canyon shows that “turbidity currents” are not just currents, but involve movement of the...

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USGS Southeast Region Workshop: Documenting the multiple facets of a subsiding landscape from coastal cities and wetlands to the continental shelf

USGS Southeast Region Workshop: Documenting the multiple facets of a subsiding landscape from coastal cities and wetlands to the continental shelf

Workshop brings together USGS scientists from a variety of disciplines to identify current strengths and weakness in subsidence-related research.

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Moving Mountains: Elwha River Still Changing Five Years After World’s Largest Dam-Removal Project

Moving Mountains: Elwha River Still Changing Five Years After World’s Largest Dam-Removal Project

Starting in 2011, the National Park Service removed two obsolete dams, the world’s largest dam-removal project to date. Over the next five years...

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USGS surveys the southern Monterey Bay coast to study changing beaches

USGS surveys the southern Monterey Bay coast to study changing beaches

From September 12–14, scientists from the USGS Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center used all-terrain vehicles and small watercraft to map the...

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CMHRP Lidar Coordinator invited to present at URISA GIS-Pro 2018 Conference

CMHRP Lidar Coordinator invited to present at URISA GIS-Pro 2018 Conference

Xan Fredericks, Lidar Coordinator for the Coastal and Marine Hazards and Resources Program, has been invited as a subject matter expert to present a...

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Congressman Jimmy Panetta visits USGS Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center

Congressman Jimmy Panetta visits USGS Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center

On September 18, 2018, Congressman Jimmy Panetta (20th district, California) and staffer Emmanuel Garcia visited the USGS Pacific Coastal and Marine...

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