Sound Waves Newsletter - September 2004
Microbial Ecology of Deepwater Corals in the Aleutian Islands
The diversity and abundance of high-latitude reefs, like those found off the Aleutial Islands, rival those seen in tropical coral reefs.
Hyperspectral Data Analysis for Mapping Coastal Landslide Hazards Along the Big Sur Coast
The purpose of this fieldwork was to collect spectra—measurements of reflected sunlight—from the various rock types and fault materials along the Big Sur coast with a field spectrometer.
Manatee Population Rising in Some Regions, Likely Stalled or Declining in Others
Manatee populations are growing at healthy rates in two of four regions off the Florida coast but may be stalled or declining in the other two regions, according to a recently released report by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
Online Mapping Service for the Gulf of Maine
Final project meeting of "Building a Spatial Data Framework in the Gulf of Maine to Support Benthic Mapping for Resource Management" held August 9, 2004.
Scientists Come to the Point to Talk About Snakes and Birds at Cabrillo National Monument
Presentations to the Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) at Cabrillo National Monument
USGS Partners with St. Petersburg, FL, Elementary School
“Mentoring provides a unique opportunity to change lives—a child's and your own. I encourage everyone to mentor. In this complex world, it is a simple way to make a difference.” -- St. Petersburg, Florida Mayor Rick Baker
Upcoming! AGU Chapman Conference on Salt Marshes
The American Geophysical Union (AGU) Chapman Conference on "Salt Marsh Geomorphology: Physical and Ecological Effects on Landform" will be held in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, on October 9-13, 2004.
National Marine Educators Attend Conference in St. Petersburg, FL
Educators and scientists traveled to St. Petersburg, FL, to participate in the 28th annual National Marine Educators Association (NMEA) conference on July 18-22.
Woods Hole Scientific Community Diversity Initiative and Sea Education Association Diversity Workshop
On July 27, 2004, the leaders of the six scientific organizations in the Woods Hole, MA, area officially established the Woods Hole Scientific Community Diversity Initiative.
Oceanographer Joins the Western Coastal and Marine Geology Team
Story about a scientist who temporarily worked for the USGS.
Recent Publications - September 2004
List of recent USGS publications and data releases based on coastal and marine research.