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Sound Waves Newsletter

Sound Waves Newsletter - December 2020-March 2021

Read about the challenges of conducting research during a pandemic, how USGS scientists conducted a nationwide assessment of salt marsh vulnerability, and more, in this December 2020-March 2021 issue of Sound Waves.

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March 31, 2021

A USGS researcher measures water and sediment movement at Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge, New Jersey

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Assessing Salt Marsh Vulnerability Nationwide

A woman on a boat with a sea turtle with a tag on its shell

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Tracking Elusive Male Sea Turtles with Satellites

Photo of healthy Elkhorn Coral

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Providing Guidance and Hope for Coral Restoration Efforts

Overcoming research challenges amid the COVID-19 pandemic

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Researcher Spotlight: Jin-Si Over

An image of a small moss ball held in someone's hand with an invasive zebra mussel clearly seen on the moss..

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Invasive Zebra Mussels Found in Pet Stores in 21 States

Lionfish on Looe Reef, Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary

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Non-native Marine Fishes in Florida

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Photo Roundup - December 2020-March 2021

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News Briefs - December 2020-March 2021

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