A window of opportunity to build coastal resilience: how to optimize coral...
Restoration efforts are being implemented on coral reefs around the globe, and science is needed to ensure their success. A new U.S. Geological Survey led study in Buck Island Reef National Monument...
View ArticleInteragency Partners to Collect Seafloor Data in Southern Alaska
Starting in May 2023 in the Gulf of Alaska, this regional seafloor mapping campaign is part of a broader effort to collect data across coastal and ocean waters throughout the U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone.
View ArticleThe Weight of New York City
New York City faces accelerating inundation risk from sea-level rise, subsidence, and increasing storm intensity from natural and anthropogenic causes. A recently published study led by USGS examines...
View ArticleBathymetric Data Tracks Sediment Flux in San Francisco Bay
New detailed analysis of bathymetric digital elevation models (DEMs) spanning much of San Francisco Bay reveals a net loss of sediment since the 1980s, highlighting the need for ongoing study of the...
View ArticleNew Research Reveals Alarming Future for California's Coastline
Computer modeling by USGS and the University of South Wales-Sydney predicts significant beach erosion by 2100 due to sea-level rise and other factors.
View ArticleNow Available: Coastal Science Navigator
The U.S. Geological Survey’s Coastal Science Navigator is now available! The Navigator serves as a gateway to USGS Coastal Change Hazards resources and assists users in finding products and tools that...
View ArticleHurricane Ian’s Scientific Silver Lining
Hurricane Ian took a tragic toll on lives, property, and coastal environments in southwest Florida and the South Atlantic coast of the U.S. Scientists at USGS are analyzing the event to better...
View ArticleNews Briefs - May-June 2023
News Briefs - featuring coastal and ocean science from across the USGS.
View ArticlePhoto Roundup - May-June 2023
A selection of coastal and ocean videos and photographs from across the USGS.
View ArticleDYOD (Download Your Own Data): New API available for total water level and...
Need coastal forecast data? We've got your back. The USGS and NOAA have provided real-time forecasts of total water levels and coastal change along U.S. sandy beaches for almost a decade via an online...
View ArticleNew Geonarrative Explores Elwha River Restoration, Ten Years On
From 2011-2014, a team of federal, state, tribal, academic, and community partners worked to remove two large dams on the Elwha River in Washington State that had blocked salmon and sediment passage...
View ArticleCoral Bleaching Event Can Increase Flood Risk, Economic Losses
Coral reefs are known for their natural beauty, biodiversity, and support of important local fisheries, but their value and importance extend even further. They provide significant social and economic...
View ArticlePost-fire Hydrologic Response Along the Central California Coast
The Central California coast, a region characterized by active tectonics and steep terrain, is well known for producing destructive and hazardous debris flows during rainstorms. A new study led by the...
View ArticlePCMSC Scientists Participate in Research Expeditions Across Pacific Ocean
Scientists from PCMSC participated in several research expeditions across the Pacific Ocean during the 2023 field season!
View ArticleElwha River: New Study Examines Effects of Dam Removals on Coastal Ecosystems
In new research, a team of scientists characterize the response of the coastal environment to a massive input of sediment following the removal of two dams along the Elwha River in Washington state.
View ArticleUSGS-Designed Tool Revolutionizes Seafloor Mapping
Researchers at the USGS Pacific and St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Centers have developed new technology that provides imagery of complex three-dimensional seafloor features with...
View ArticleNew Models Show Restoration Can Benefit Salmon While Reducing Flood Risks to...
Large river deltas in the Pacific Northwest—low-lying and already flood-prone—face a future marked by increasingly frequent and intense flooding as climate change accelerates. Nature-based restoration...
View ArticleSeafloor Mapping, Machine Learning Uncover Historical Ocean Dumping Grounds
In the 20th century, the disposal of industrial and hazardous waste in the deep ocean near coastlines was a widespread global practice, leaving a legacy of uncertainty about the quantity, location, and...
View ArticleHawaiian Drowned Reefs Expedition: Coral Cores Provide Glimpse into Climate...
In the face of mounting concerns over climate change and human-induced disruptions, the fate of coral reefs hangs in the balance. Seeking to unravel the mysteries of these vital ecosystems, scientists...
View ArticleUsing Climate Models for Global Storm Surge Projections
In new research, an international team of scientists including USGS oceanographers utilized advanced global hydrodynamic and climate models to project the impact of a warming climate on storm surges—a...
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