In January, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) scientists traveled to countries on the Indian Ocean to study sediment deposited by the devastating tsunami of December 26, 2004. They hope to gain knowledge that will help them to identify ancient tsunami deposits in the geologic record—which extends much farther into the past than written records—and so compile a history of tsunamis that can be...

St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center

December 31, 2005

Toward predicting barrier island vulnerability: Simple models for dune erosion Toward predicting barrier island vulnerability: Simple models for dune erosion

The objective of this study is to quantify the accuracy of two engineering models for dune erosion (SBEACH and EDUNE), and to determine which of the two models is best suited for predicting barrier island vulnerability due to extreme storm events. The first model, SBEACH, computes sediment transport using empirically derived equations from two large wave tank experiments. The second...

Authors

Laura A. Fauver, Peter A. Advised by Howard

St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center

October 2, 2005

Processes influencing the transport and fate of contaminated sediments in the coastal ocean — Boston Harbor and Massachusetts Bay Processes influencing the transport and fate of contaminated sediments in the coastal ocean — Boston Harbor and Massachusetts Bay

No abstract available.

Authors

P. Soupy Alexander, Dann S. Blackwood, Jonathan Borden, Michael A. Casso, John Crusius, Joanne Goudreau, Linda H. Kalnejais, Paul J. Lamothe, William R. Martin, Marinna A. Martini, Sandra M. Milbert, Richard R. Rendigs, Frederick L. Sayles, Richard P. Signell, Page C. Valentine, John C. Warner

Ecosystems Mission Area, Alaska Science Center, St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center, Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center

August 20, 2005

Suwannee River basin and estuary: An integrated watershed science program Suwannee River basin and estuary: An integrated watershed science program

No abstract available.

Authors

Brian G. Katz, Ellen A. Raabe

St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center

July 18, 2005

Rapid subsidence and historical wetland loss in the Mississippi Delta Plain: Likely causes and future implications Rapid subsidence and historical wetland loss in the Mississippi Delta Plain: Likely causes and future implications

No abstract available.

Authors

Robert A. Morton, Julie Bernier, John A. Barras, Nicholas F. Ferina

Ecosystems Mission Area, St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center, Wetland and Aquatic Research Center

April 22, 2005

The Massachusetts Bay internal wave experiment, August 1998: Data report The Massachusetts Bay internal wave experiment, August 1998: Data report

This data report presents oceanographic observations made in Massachusetts Bay (fig. 1) in August 1998 as part of the Massachusetts Bay Internal Wave Experiment (MBIWE98). MBIWE98 was carried out to characterize large-amplitude internal waves in Massachusetts Bay and to investigate the possible resuspension and transport of bottom sediments caused by these waves. This data report...

Authors

Bradford Butman, P. Soupy Alexander, Steven P. Anderson, Frances L. Lightsom, Alberto Scotti, Robert C. Beardsley

St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center, Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center

January 1, 2005

National Assessment Of Shoreline Change: Part 2, Historical Shoreline Changes And Associated Coastal Land Loss Along The U.S. Southeast Atlantic Coast National Assessment Of Shoreline Change: Part 2, Historical Shoreline Changes And Associated Coastal Land Loss Along The U.S. Southeast Atlantic Coast

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Beach erosion is a chronic problem along most open-ocean shores of the United States. As coastal populations continue to grow and community infrastructures are threatened by erosion, there is increased demand for accurate information regarding past and present trends and rates of shoreline movement. There is also a need for a comprehensive analysis of shoreline movement...

Authors

Robert A. Morton, Tara L. Miller

St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center

January 1, 2005

Multi-scale remote sensing of coral reefs Multi-scale remote sensing of coral reefs

In this chapter we present how both direct and indirect remote sensing can be integrated to address two major coral reef applications - coral bleaching and assessment of biodiversity. This approach reflects the current non-linear integration of remote sensing for environmental assessment of coral reefs, resulting from a rapid increase in available sensors, processing methods and...

Authors

Serge Andréfouët, E.J. Hochberg, Christophe Chevillon, Frank E. Muller-Karger, John Brock, Chuanmin Hu

St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center

December 31, 2004

Leaky coastal margins; examples of enhanced coastal groundwater and surface-water exchange from Tampa Bay and Crescent Beach submarine spring, Florida, USA Leaky coastal margins; examples of enhanced coastal groundwater and surface-water exchange from Tampa Bay and Crescent Beach submarine spring, Florida, USA

No abstract available

Authors

P.W. Swarzenski, J. L. Kindinger

St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center

December 31, 2004

The depositional history of three freshwater lakes in north central Florida: Brooklyn Lake, Levy's Prairie, and Cowpen Lake The depositional history of three freshwater lakes in north central Florida: Brooklyn Lake, Levy's Prairie, and Cowpen Lake

Florida has approximately 7800 lakes that are heavily concentrated in the north-central part of the state—a mantled karst terrain. Although much research has been conducted in Florida’s lakes, there is not much information on the sedimentary infill. The focus of this research is to define the sedimentary infill of three closely spaced lakes (Brooklyn Lake, Levys Prairie, and Cowpen Lake)...

Authors

Nancy T. DeWitt

St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center