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Media Advisory: Mapping Beach Changes Caused by Recent Storms

Media Advisory: Mapping Beach Changes Caused by Recent Storms

On January 13, scientists from the U.S. Geological Survey will be working on the beach in Santa Cruz at the mouth of the San Lorenzo River. Using a...

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USGS Participates in SACNAS National Conference

USGS Participates in SACNAS National Conference

This year the annual conference was held in Long Beach, California, from October 13–15, 2016.

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International Recognition for Historic Elwha River Restoration

International Recognition for Historic Elwha River Restoration

The collaborative work of the U.S. Department of the Interior and the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe to restore the Elwha River of Washington, USA, was...

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A Spotlight on the Enigmatic Atlantic Canyons

A Spotlight on the Enigmatic Atlantic Canyons

Six USGS scientists presented their research at the 6th International Symposium on Deep-Sea Corals in September, 2016. This all-female force hailed...

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Recent Coastal and Marine Fieldwork - October-November 2016

Recent Coastal and Marine Fieldwork - October-November 2016

USGS scientists visited more than 20 locations in October and November 2016, studying Hurricane Matthew effects, coral growth, earthquake history, and...

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USGS Scientists Participate in Indian Ocean Gas Hydrates Drilling

USGS Scientists Participate in Indian Ocean Gas Hydrates Drilling

During the summer of 2015, USGS Coastal and Marine Geology Program personnel participated in the Indian Government’s National Gas Hydrates Program...

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Sound Waves Newsletter - October-December 2016

Sound Waves Newsletter - October-December 2016

Before-and-after Hurricane Matthew coastal photos of the southeastern states, working with Indian government’s gas hydrates drilling expedition, using...

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James Hein Wins Prestigious Moore Medal Award from the International Marine Minerals Society

James Hein Wins Prestigious Moore Medal Award from the International Marine Minerals Society

Research geologist is awarded for his 43-year scientific career dedicated to the study of marine minerals with the USGS.

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News Briefs - October-December 2016

News Briefs - October-December 2016

Coastal and marine news highlights from across the USGS

This article is part of the October-December 2018 issue of the Sound Waves newsletter.

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Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center Participates in the 2nd Annual Woods Hole Science Stroll

Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center Participates in the 2nd Annual Woods Hole Science Stroll

The USGS Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center’s Gas Hydrates, Sediment Transport, and Seafloor Mapping groups provided hands-on demonstrations...

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Before-and-After Photos: SE Beach Dunes Lost to Hurricane Matthew

Before-and-After Photos: SE Beach Dunes Lost to Hurricane Matthew

These figures are derived from USGS experts' preliminary review of USGS low-altitude before-and-after images along the coast and NOAA photographs...

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In Search of a Solid Footing for Offshore Wind Turbines

In Search of a Solid Footing for Offshore Wind Turbines

It is essential to identify areas of the seafloor that will provide a stable foundation for wind turbine towers over the long term. Knowledge of...

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