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Regional Habitat Differences Identified for Threatened Piping Plovers on Atlantic Coast
Piping plovers, charismatic shorebirds that nest and feed on many Atlantic Coast beaches, rely on different kinds of coastal habitats in different regions along the Atlantic Coast, according to a new study by the U.S. Geological Survey and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
USGS deploying 175 storm-tide sensors in Fla., Ga.
Editor’s Note: This story was originally published Aug. 29 and was updated Aug. 30 and Aug. 31 to reflect changes in the number and locations of sensor deployments as Hurricane Dorian's forecast track changed.
To learn more about USGS’ role providing science to decision makers before, during and after Hurricane Dorian, visit the USGS Hurricane Dorian page at www.usgs.gov/dorian.
Congressman Charlie Crist to visit the St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center
On May 6, 2019, Congressman Charlie Crist (13th district, FL) and Operations and Outreach Director Mr. Kendrick Lewis will visit the St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center (SPCMSC). Congressman Crist requested this visit because he is interested to learn more about the Center and to discuss needs/priorities that we may have.
Salty water causes some freshwater harmful algae to release toxins
USGS study of Lake Okeechobee algae gives new insight on South Florida coastal blooms
USGS Continues Response to Four Hurricanes
As thousands of people remain displaced by or are recovering from one of the four hurricanes that have affected the United States the past month, the U.S. Geological Survey is in the field providing science that will help with recovery from these historic hurricanes and with preparing for the next storm.
USGS Tidal Network Monitoring Elevated Water Levels Off Hampton Roads
To learn more about USGS’ role providing science to decision makers before, during and after Hurricane Jose, visit the USGS Hurricane Jose page at https://www.usgs.gov/jose.
USGS Prepares for Hurricane Irma
To learn more about USGS’ role providing science to decision makers before, during and after Hurricane Irma, visit the USGS Hurricane Irma page.
USGS Prepares for Hurricane Harvey
To learn more about USGS’ role providing science to decision makers before, during and after Hurricane Harvey, visit the USGS Hurricane Harvey page.
USGS and Partners Team Up to Track Down Nonnative and Invasive Fishes in South Florida
The Fish Slam event discovered two nonnative fish species never seen before in Big Cypress National Preserve.
USGS Tracks Louisiana Floods to Help Guide Emergency Relief
US Geological Survey water science specialists are in the field assisting flood relief work in Louisiana by documenting the extent of historic, long-lasting flooding this month across a broad swath of the state, from Shreveport in the northwest to the Pearl River in the southeast.
Biodiversity Critical to Maintaining Healthy Ecosystems
Researchers have found clear evidence that biological communities rich in species are substantially healthier and more productive than those depleted of species.
USGS Names New Director of St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center
Cheryl J. Hapke begins work this week as the Director of the U.S. Geological Survey’s St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center.