Estuarine shoreline erosion exposes a Native American shell midden beneath the surface of a coastal flatwood forest. Shell middens are the discarded shells and materials from generations of Indigenous people who lived along U.S. coastlines.
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Estuarine shoreline erosion exposes a Native American shell midden
Estuarine shoreline erosion exposes a Native American shell midden beneath the surface of a coastal flatwood forest. Shell middens are the discarded shells and materials from generations of Indigenous people who lived along U.S. coastlines.
Native American shell middens along many coastlines are vulnerable to shoreline erosion
These shells are what remains of a Native American shell midden that is located along an actively eroding shoreline in Apalachicola Bay.
These shells are what remains of a Native American shell midden that is located along an actively eroding shoreline in Apalachicola Bay.
Native American pottery shards
Two shards of Native American pottery found at shell midden site that is located on an actively eroding shoreline of Apalachicola Bay. The shards show distinctive markings created by paleo Indians thousands of years ago.
Two shards of Native American pottery found at shell midden site that is located on an actively eroding shoreline of Apalachicola Bay. The shards show distinctive markings created by paleo Indians thousands of years ago.
Rock breakwaters are used to protect marsh shoreline from erosion
The estuarine shoreline of barrier islands along the Gulf of America are vulnerable to shoreline erosion. Structures, such as this rock breakwater, can be used to protect the shoreline from erosional waves.
The estuarine shoreline of barrier islands along the Gulf of America are vulnerable to shoreline erosion. Structures, such as this rock breakwater, can be used to protect the shoreline from erosional waves.
Backbarrier coastline of St. George Island
The estuarine (backbarrier) shoreline of barrier islands in Gulf of America are complex, ecologically diverse habitats that are under threat due to human development, sea level rise, and storms.
The estuarine (backbarrier) shoreline of barrier islands in Gulf of America are complex, ecologically diverse habitats that are under threat due to human development, sea level rise, and storms.
Sea-Level Rise Visualization Data Viewer
Screenshot of the Sea-Level Rise Visualization for Alabama, Mississippi, and Florida Data Viewer. The data viewer is an interactive map that illustrates the scale of potential flooding.
Screenshot of the Sea-Level Rise Visualization for Alabama, Mississippi, and Florida Data Viewer. The data viewer is an interactive map that illustrates the scale of potential flooding.
USGS Scientists preparing Sediment Traps for deployment
USGS Scientists Caitlin Reynolds and Rosalie Cruikshank are aboard the R/V Pelican in the northern Gulf of America. They are preparing two sediment traps for deployment. Sediments are caught in the large area at the top of the funnels, then collected in a bottle at the bottom.
USGS Scientists Caitlin Reynolds and Rosalie Cruikshank are aboard the R/V Pelican in the northern Gulf of America. They are preparing two sediment traps for deployment. Sediments are caught in the large area at the top of the funnels, then collected in a bottle at the bottom.
GOM Water Dashboard
Gulf of Mexico (GOM) Water Dashboard Web Tool online interactive map screenshot
Gulf of Mexico (GOM) Water Dashboard Web Tool online interactive map screenshot
Dauphin Island, Alabama
A panoramic view on Dauphin Island, Alabama. The island protects mainland Alabama’s coastal communities and resources from storms, while also providing recreational opportunities (fishing, beach tourism, etc.) and other economic benefits to the local community and state.
A panoramic view on Dauphin Island, Alabama. The island protects mainland Alabama’s coastal communities and resources from storms, while also providing recreational opportunities (fishing, beach tourism, etc.) and other economic benefits to the local community and state.
Dauphin Island, Alabama
A view of a vegetated inland coastline overlooking the water on Dauphin Island, Alabama. The island protects mainland Alabama’s coastal communities and resources from storms, while also providing recreational opportunities (fishing, beach tourism, etc.) and other economic benefits to the local community and state.
A view of a vegetated inland coastline overlooking the water on Dauphin Island, Alabama. The island protects mainland Alabama’s coastal communities and resources from storms, while also providing recreational opportunities (fishing, beach tourism, etc.) and other economic benefits to the local community and state.