Sound Waves Newsletter - May-June 2013
A selection of recent USGS publications and data releases based on coastal and marine research.
Sea Turtles Benefiting from Protected Areas—Study Offers First Look at Green Sea Turtle Habitat Use in the Dry Tortugas, Florida
Until now, it was not clear whether the turtles made use of existing protected areas, and few details were available as to whether these areas are suitable for supporting the green sea turtle’s survival.
State and Federal Agencies Partner for a Second Year of Seafloor Sampling off Massachusetts—Results Will Refine Maps Used in Research and Resource Management
The data are being used to identify bottom types—such as bedrock, gravel, sand, or mud—and organisms living on the seafloor and in the sediment.
Life in the Abyss
Scientists explored the floor of deepwater Norfolk Canyon with Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute’s remotely operated vehicle (ROV) named Jason 2.
Coral Gardens: Forests of the Deep Mission Log, May 11, 2013
These gardens rival flower gardens in terms of color and beauty!
Spring 2013 Monterey Bay Marine GIS User Group Meeting
The third meeting of the Monterey Bay Marine GIS User Group was held on Thursday, April 11, 2013, at the Monterey Institute of International Studies, Monterey, California.
Department of State Recognizes U.S. Extended Continental Shelf Project Team with Superior Honor Awards
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and the Department of State are the principal government agencies for this effort.
USGS a Big Winner in National Association of Government Communicators 2013 Blue Pencil and Gold Screen Awards Competition
The NAGC Blue Pencil and Gold Screen Awards Competition recognizes superior government communication products and those who produce them.
Recent Publications - May-June 2013
A selection of recent USGS publications and data releases based on coastal and marine research.