Sound Waves Newsletter - Earth Day 2023 Special Issue
Coastal Change Likelihood Assessment
The U.S. Geological Survey, in cooperation with the National Park Service, developed the Coastal Change Likelihood assessment to determine the future likelihood of coastal change along the U.S. northeast coast in the next decade.
Climate Champions Season 3: Climate Adaptation
Building a brighter future under climate change means not just understanding changes happening now, but also developing strategies to respond and adapt to new conditions. The USGS Climate Adaptation Science Centers is partnership-driven program that teams scientists with natural and cultural resource managers to help fish, wildlife, water, land, and people adapt to a changing climate.
USGS and international team identify the pathogen responsible for 2022 die-off of long-spined sea urchins (Diadema antillarum) across the Caribbean
A fatal pathogen affecting the long-spined sea urchin decimated populations of this important herbivore in the 1980s. A similar disease emerged in 2022, and its identity has been revealed by USGS and partners—providing a key piece of information for reef managers to begin planning mitigation strategies.
Earth Day Photo Roundup
Explore case studies about how USGS science is helping our nation invest in our planet
Carmel River: An Approach To Dam Removal To Minimize Downstream Impacts
New research from USGS, NOAA, and California State University examines the fluvial response of California’s Carmel River in the six years following the removal of a 32-meter-high (105-foot) dam, one of the largest dams removed worldwide.
New Wave Glider will study Earthquake Processes along U.S. Subduction Zones
The USGS has acquired a new state-of-the-art wave glider for constraining plate motions and earthquake processes along U.S. subduction zones.
Sea level rise could significantly impact an endangered sparrow in Florida
Sea level rise along southern Florida’s coast could contribute to a significant decrease in the endangered Cape Sable seaside sparrow population in the next 50 years, according to a new U.S. Geological Survey study. This USGS research can help inform natural resource managers as they consider conservation strategies for the federally listed species.
We are the Coastal and Marine Hazards and Resources Program
We are the USGS Coastal and Marine Hazards and Resources Program. Our mission is to provide science for sustainable stewardship of Earth’s precious resources. We conduct research, quantify resources, work to understand ecosystems, and develop tools to ensure our Nation has the best information to manage resources and prepare for natural hazards and impacts of change. Read our Strategic Plan …
Photo Roundup - Earth Day 2023 Special Issue
Every day, scientists across the USGS strive to provide robust scientific data, knowledge, and tools that can be used by citizens across our nation to make decisions about how to best invest in our planet. Explore some of these case studies from wetlands to reefs in this Sound Waves multimedia roundup.
News Briefs - Earth Day 2023 Special Issue
News Briefs - featuring coastal and ocean science from across the USGS.