Sound Waves Newsletter - July-August 2021
Hurricane Sandy Aftermath: Determining the Vulnerability and Resilience of the New Jersey Barrier Island System
Hurricane Sandy, one of the most destructive hurricanes in U.S. history, significantly affected the mid Atlantic coast in 2012. In New Jersey, where Sandy made landfall, much of the coast consists of barrier islands - narrow stretches of sand deposited parallel to the mainland coast – that were deeply eroded, overwashed and in places breached by the storm.
Celebrating the 5,000th Sample in the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary!
On Friday, July 23rd, Page Valentine, a Research Geologist with the USGS Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center, collected his 5,000th sample in the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary of Massachusetts Bay!
Timing of iceberg scours and massive ice-rafting events in the subtropical North Atlantic
Iceberg tracks in the seafloor reveal a journey all the way to Florida!
Exploring the Unknown in the Deep North Atlantic Ocean
Learning more about unexplored deepwater areas is critical to ensuring they are sustainably managed for the good of the planet.
Coastal Change Hazards Video Launch
The Coastal Change Hazards team launched a video to describe how USGS integrates robust research, state-of-the-art capabilities, and stakeholder input to achieve coastal resilience goals.
New USGS technology provides three dimensional benefits: assessing coastal hazards, seafloor stability, and coral restoration efforts
USGS team invented a new camera system to create highly detailed 3-dimensional models of the seafloor that are proving to be invaluable for coastal hazards research and habitat restoration efforts.
USGS Launches New One-Stop-Shop for Hurricane Information
Hurricanes pose numerous hazards to coastal communities and ecosystems. The USGS has gathered a broad range of expertise on storm-related hazards and research and compiled them into a handy hub of hurricane information.
USGS, FWS Report Highlights Impacts of Sediment Management on Barrier Islands, Wildlife and Ecosystems
Coastal sediment management practices, such as dredging and beach nourishment, can have beneficial and detrimental impacts on the physical and ecological resiliency of barrier islands, particularly when sediment is removed from one barrier island system and placed in another, according to a report released today.
Collaborative Mechanisms for Resilient Coasts
There are many ways federal agencies collaborate both with each other and with partners, especially where the needs to advance capabilities, knowledge, or basic research are shared.
Assessing Contaminants at Virgin Islands National Park and the Coral Reef National Monument
The U.S. Virgin Islands attracts more than two million people each year, most of whom are eager to explore the white sandy beaches and tropical marine ecosystems, including coral reefs.
USGS participates in Coastal Solutions Workshop for the Gulf Coast Keynote Focused on Science for Stakeholders
The USGS was a co-organizer with Ocean Visions for the virtual Coastal Solutions Workshop, “Coastal Flood Modeling, Prediction and Observations for the U.S. Gulf Coast,” held in April 2021. The workshop focused on resiliency challenges and opportunities facing the Gulf of Mexico.
Photo Roundup - July-August 2021
A selection of coastal and ocean images and videos from across the USGS
News Briefs - July-August 2021
News Briefs - featuring coastal and ocean science from across the USGS