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Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center

Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center

We conduct multidisciplinary scientific research in the coastal and offshore areas of California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska, Hawaii, and other US Pacific Islands; and in other waterways of the United States.

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Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center

Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center

We conduct multidisciplinary scientific research in the coastal and offshore areas of California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska, Hawaii, and other US Pacific Islands; and in other waterways of the United States.

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PCMSC seminar poster for Manoo Shirzaei, Associate Professor of Geophysics and Remote Sensing, Virginia Tech

PCMSC Seminar Poster for Manoo Shirzaei

Infographics
PCMSC Seminar Poster for Gustavo Bisbal

PCMSC Seminar Poster for Gustavo Bisbal

Infographics
Flyer for PCMSC Center Director job announcement

Flyer for PCMSC Center Director job announcement

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NCA5 contributors from PCMSC pose in front of the PCMSC office

NCA5 contributors from PCMSC pose in front of the PCMSC office

Center News
Aerial image shows rocky shoreline along Central California coast

Open Job Announcement: PCMSC Center Director

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Sunset in background on a body of water with a small boat in the foreground.

PCMSC vessel San Lorenzo at sunset

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A boat sits at a dock.

PCMSC research vessel Karluk

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A metal boat sits on a towing trailer in a parking lot.

PCMSC vessel Jewell on its towing trailer

Fieldwork
Three men working on the back of a small boat operating gear and moving equipment.

PCMSC MarFac Team

Center News
NCA5 contributors from PCMSC pose in front of the PCMSC office

PCMSC Scientists Among USGS Contributors to National Climate Assessment

Center News
Scientists collecting sediment cores on the Bering Land Bridge Expedition

PCMSC Scientists Participate in Research Expeditions Across Pacific Ocean

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Two men in a small boat, one is at the wheel, the boat is in a calm waterway with trees in the background.

PCMSC boat Fast Eddy

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Staff from PCMSC pose in front of Santa Cruz Island, Galapágos Islands

Staff from PCMSC pose in front of Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands

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A small boat sits at a dock.

PCMSC vessel San Lorenzo

Data Release
Collage of images of an earthquake, scientists in flood with instruments, a volcano erupting, and seismic illustration.

Bathymetry and Acoustic Backscatter data for Jenkinson Lake, California collected during three USGS field activities, 2022-604-FA, 2022-649-FA, and 2023-634-FA

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Map with streets, parks, and other features labeled.

Attending Seminars at PCMSC

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Three men and one woman stand, smiling, on the fantail of a docked boat in a marina, holding an instrument used to collect data.

PCMSC Magnetometer

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Two people wearing wet suits and diving gear like masks, oxygen tanks, fins, and gloves stand on the deck of a boat.

USGS PCMSC divers on Middle River

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An instrument with propellers, about the size of a large pizza box, stands on four legs on bare ground.

USGS PCMSC UAS

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A boat carrying lots of equipment motors out of a yacht harbor, waters are calm, engines churn up the water at the stern.

PCMSC research vessel Parke Snavely departs for deployment

Fieldwork
A metal boat sits on a towing trailer in a parking lot.

PCMSC vessel Jewell

Photography
Photo of a laboratory with various equipment and tables to work on.

PCMSC Marine Minerals Laboratory

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Photo of a laboratory with various equipment and tables to work on.

PCMSC Marine Minerals Laboratory

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Photo of a laboratory with various equipment and tables to work on.

PCMSC Marine Minerals Laboratory

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Photo of a laboratory with various equipment and tables to work on.

PCMSC Marine Minerals Laboratory

Fieldwork
Small silver metal boat with USGS lettering on the side, water is splashing up on the side and a small wake is formed.

PCMSC MarFac Vessels

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A woman wearing a lab coat walks into a laboratory with sinks and machinery, she is carrying a bag.

PCMSC Sediment Prep Lab

Fieldwork
A small boat sits at a dock.

PCMSC vessel San Lorenzo

Fieldwork
Small silver metal boat with USGS lettering on the side, water is splashing up on the side and a small wake is formed.

PCMSC research vessel Parke Snavely

Program
A large truck is parked near the wall of a building with a boat on the attached boat trailer.

PCMSC Marine Facility (MarFac)

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