Sound Waves Newsletter - April-May 2016
Read about El Niño's impact on coral reefs, the negative consequences bottom trawling has on natural seafloor habitats, and a smartphone app that helps manage threatened piping plover populations in this issue of Sound Waves.
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 climate change.
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.
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.
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 application developed by the USGS and will help those managing plover populations.
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 harbors, beaches, and coastal communities from storm-wave damage and erosion; and they serve millions of people as areas of natural beauty and recreation.
Future Fieldwork, June-July 2016
Summer is usually a busy time of year for USGS fieldwork, and 2016 is no exception.
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 on the Hawaiian island of Kauaʻi.
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 translating complex scientific concepts and discoveries into words and pictures that capture the interest and imagination of the American public.
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.
Recent Publications - April-May 2016
List of recent USGS publications and data releases based on coastal and marine research.