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SPCMSC scientists publish paper documenting recent historical evolution of the northern Chandeleur Islands, Louisiana

SPCMSC scientists publish paper documenting recent historical evolution of the northern Chandeleur Islands, Louisiana

SPCMSC geologist Julie Bernier, with co-authors Jennifer Miselis and Nathaniel Plant, published a paper, "Satellite-Derived Barrier Response and...

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Tampa Bay coastal acidification research featured in EPA National Estuary Program report

Tampa Bay coastal acidification research featured in EPA National Estuary Program report

Tampa Bay coastal acidification research conducted by Dr. Kim Yates of SPCMSC was highlighted in the latest Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)...

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USGS Hazards Science – Be Informed and Be Prepared

USGS Hazards Science – Be Informed and Be Prepared

Read below to learn about USGS hazards science, National Preparedness Month, and resources available to explore various hazards in more detail or sign...

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USGS staff participating in DUNEX VIP Day at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Field Research Facility

USGS staff participating in DUNEX VIP Day at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Field Research Facility

Jenna Brown and Chris Sherwood of USGS attend a VIP Event to discuss the USGS component of the DUNEX project, a multi-agency study of storm processes...

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SPCMSC scientists study effects of beach nourishment on sea turtle nesting activity

SPCMSC scientists study effects of beach nourishment on sea turtle nesting activity

Scientists RC Mickey and Dave Thompson from the USGS St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center wrap up a season of conducting beach surveys to...

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Reducing Flood Risks by Restoring Coral Reefs

Reducing Flood Risks by Restoring Coral Reefs

Healthy coral reefs are more than just hotspots of marine biodiversity—they’re also invaluable to long-term resilience against coastal storms.

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Coastal Change Hazards Team Forecasted Hurricane Ida Beach Impacts

Coastal Change Hazards Team Forecasted Hurricane Ida Beach Impacts

As Hurricane Ida approached the U.S. northern Gulf coast, the USGS Coastal Change Hazards team produced a series of forecasts for impacts on the beach...

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Kathryn Smith and Christopher G. Smith will present at the Grand Bay NERR Research Symposium

Kathryn Smith and Christopher G. Smith will present at the Grand Bay NERR Research Symposium

Kathryn Smith and Christopher G. Smith of the USGS St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center will present their research during the “Ecological...

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How Rising Seas Push Coastal Systems Beyond Tipping Points

How Rising Seas Push Coastal Systems Beyond Tipping Points

A new multidisciplinary case study from USGS and collaborators looks at how even modest sea-level rise threatens coastal communities, infrastructure...

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Photo Roundup - July-August 2021

Photo Roundup - July-August 2021

A selection of coastal and ocean images and videos from across the USGS

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