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SPCMSC and University of Miami Scientists Collaborate on New Experiments to Guide National Park Service Coral Restoration Plans

SPCMSC and University of Miami Scientists Collaborate on New Experiments to Guide National Park Service Coral Restoration Plans

Scientists from the U.S. Geological Survey’s St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center (SPCMSC) and the University of Miami have launched a new...

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Fate of barrier islands facing rising seas tied to underwater shape, new models show

Fate of barrier islands facing rising seas tied to underwater shape, new models show

Barrier islands—long, narrow strips of sand that line many coasts around the world—serve as a first line of defense against storms and rising seas...

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USGS Powell Center Releases New Guidance for Managing Ecosystems Amid Rising Climatic Novelty

USGS Powell Center Releases New Guidance for Managing Ecosystems Amid Rising Climatic Novelty

The USGS Powell Center has released new guidance to help land and natural-resource managers navigate a future where climate-driven environmental...

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USGS Science Shared at St. Petersburg Science Festival

USGS Science Shared at St. Petersburg Science Festival

The USGS celebrated science with the St. Petersburg community at the St. Petersburg Science Festival

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Photo Roundup: December 2025-January 2026

Photo Roundup: December 2025-January 2026

A selection of coastal and ocean videos and photographs from across the USGS.

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Florida’s Fading Coral Reefs Could Sharply Increase Coastal Flood Risk

Florida’s Fading Coral Reefs Could Sharply Increase Coastal Flood Risk

Coral reefs do more than support vibrant marine ecosystems—they also act as natural breakwaters, protecting coastlines from storm-driven waves. New...

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High-resolution estimates of water levels in the Everglades, Florida: Software release

High-resolution estimates of water levels in the Everglades, Florida: Software release

SPCMSC physical scientist Bryan McCloskey and CFWSC hydrologist Saira Haider developed an update to the Everglades Depth Estimation Network (EDEN)...

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Photo Roundup: August-November 2025

Photo Roundup: August-November 2025

A selection of coastal and ocean videos and photographs from across the USGS.

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Natural Disaster Preparedness Starts with Science

Natural Disaster Preparedness Starts with Science

Whether you get updates about natural disasters from the news, a website, or an app, the accuracy of that information depends on the quality of the...

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