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Media coverage of threat to atoll islands from rising seas and wave-driven flooding

Media coverage of threat to atoll islands from rising seas and wave-driven flooding

A deluge of media coverage followed publication of a USGS-led study showing that sea-level rise and wave-driven flooding could make many low-lying...

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USGS Scientist participates in research cruise to Andros Island, Bahamas, to study historic coral-reef die-offs

USGS Scientist participates in research cruise to Andros Island, Bahamas, to study historic coral-reef die-offs

Dr. Lauren Toth (Research Oceanographer, SPMSC) will join researchers from Florida Atlantic University on a cruise on Florida Institute of...

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USGS Researchers attend 11th Biennial Science Workshop at Fire Island National Seashore

USGS Researchers attend 11th Biennial Science Workshop at Fire Island National Seashore

SPCMSC Research Geologist Jennifer Miselis and WHCMSC Research Geologist Erika Lentz will present USGS research at the 11th Biennial Science Workshop...

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Many Low-Lying Atoll Islands Will Be Uninhabitable by Mid-21st Century

Many Low-Lying Atoll Islands Will Be Uninhabitable by Mid-21st Century

Sea-level rise and wave-driven flooding will negatively impact freshwater resources on many low-lying atoll islands in such a way that many could be...

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Saltwater contamination of freshwater resources could make many atoll islands uninhabitable in decades

Saltwater contamination of freshwater resources could make many atoll islands uninhabitable in decades

Sea-level rise and wave-driven flooding could introduce saltwater so frequently into atoll islands’ freshwater resources that many will be...

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USGS 2017 Excellence in Leadership Award honors scientists who assess coastal flooding threats

USGS 2017 Excellence in Leadership Award honors scientists who assess coastal flooding threats

Research geologist Patrick Barnard and research oceanographer Li Erikson have been recognized for leading efforts to better assess coastal...

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Documentary about sea-level rise threatening the Republic of the Marshall Islands features USGS findings

Documentary about sea-level rise threatening the Republic of the Marshall Islands features USGS findings

USGS research in the Republic of the Marshall Islands forms part of the scientific foundation of an interactive documentary released April 6 by PBS...

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USGS beach and nearshore surveys in the media

USGS beach and nearshore surveys in the media

USGS oceanographer Dan Hoover explained how USGS coastal surveys are conducted and why they are important in a radio interview with NPR affiliate KCLU...

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USGS oceanographer part of U.S. delegation to International Seabed Authority

USGS oceanographer part of U.S. delegation to International Seabed Authority

Oceanographer Amy Gartman joined two members of the U.S. State Department at the 24th session of the International Seabed Authority, the organization...

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Recent Coastal and Marine Fieldwork - March 2018

Recent Coastal and Marine Fieldwork - March 2018

USGS scientists visited more than 10 coastal and offshore locations studying California wildfire contaminated river sediments, the offshore part of...

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Recent Publications - March 2018

Recent Publications - March 2018

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

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