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Sound Waves, April - May 2016

Sound Waves, April - May 2016

The stories in the April - May 2016 issue of Sound Waves:

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Preparing for El Niño Using Climate Change Forecasts

Preparing for El Niño Using Climate Change Forecasts

Most years, USGS research geologist Patrick Barnard and his colleagues quietly develop detailed coastal hazard forecasts that include the effects of...

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Shorebird Science? iPlover is the App for That

Shorebird Science? iPlover is the App for That

The latest tool designed to help manage the threatened piping plover is only a download away; iPlover is the first smartphone data collection...

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USGS Data from 1981–1982 Still Serving the Nation

USGS Data from 1981–1982 Still Serving the Nation

For coastal residents, the constant movement of sand along the shore is fascinating, until it becomes frightening.

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New Video on USGS Investigation of Coral Disease in Hawaiʻi

New Video on USGS Investigation of Coral Disease in Hawaiʻi

A new video, “Exploring Causes of Coral Disease,” follows USGS researchers as they investigate potential causes of black band disease affecting corals...

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What a Drag: The Global Impact of Bottom Trawling

What a Drag: The Global Impact of Bottom Trawling

Recent research outlines the severe consequences that bottom trawling has on loose sediment on the ocean floor.

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Coral Reefs, El Niño, and Climate Change: An Interview with Lauren Toth

Coral Reefs, El Niño, and Climate Change: An Interview with Lauren Toth

You might have read stories of coral bleaching events, where coral reefs turn stark white after stress from high ocean temperatures.

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Recent Publications - April-May 2016

Recent Publications - April-May 2016

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

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Community for Data Integration Awards Projects to Woods Hole Science Center Scientists

Community for Data Integration Awards Projects to Woods Hole Science Center Scientists

In March, the USGS Community for Data Integration announced their FY16 awarded projects.

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Shoemaker Awards for “From Icefield to Ocean” and the Coastal and Marine Geology Program Web Site

Shoemaker Awards for “From Icefield to Ocean” and the Coastal and Marine Geology Program Web Site

The Eugene M. Shoemaker Award for Communications Excellence recognizes USGS products that demonstrate extraordinary effectiveness in communicating and...

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Examining the Chemistry of Seawater and Coral to Promote the Health of West Maui’s Coral Reefs

Examining the Chemistry of Seawater and Coral to Promote the Health of West Maui’s Coral Reefs

Coral reefs are among the most diverse and biologically complex ecosystems on Earth. They provide nursery grounds for fish and shellfish; they protect...

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