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USGS scientists developed and assembled a boat-mounted system that simultaneously measures onshore elevations and seafloor depths in nearshore environments to obtain extremely accurate elevation measurements for modeling and studying coastal change over time.
New System Maps Nearshore Environments
USGS scientists developed and assembled a boat-mounted system that simultaneously measures onshore elevations and seafloor depths in nearshore environments to obtain extremely accurate elevation measurements for modeling and studying coastal change over time.

During a major coral bleaching event in Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, USGS scientists conducted underwater surveys using the Along Track Reef Imaging System (ATRIS) to assess the percentage of corals that bleached or died.  Learn more about ATRIS and its use in coral reef research.
Assessing Coral Bleaching
During a major coral bleaching event in Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, USGS scientists conducted underwater surveys using the Along Track Reef Imaging System (ATRIS) to assess the percentage of corals that bleached or died. Learn more about ATRIS and its use in coral reef research.

A series of before and after aerial images of the Outer Banks show the impact of Hurricane Irene on the coastline.
Coastal Change from Hurricane Irene
A series of before and after aerial images of the Outer Banks show the impact of Hurricane Irene on the coastline.

USGS scientists are embarking on a research cruise to the Arctic Ocean to collect data and determine trends in ocean acidification from the most remote ocean in the world.
Arctic Cruise Explores Changing Ocean
USGS scientists are embarking on a research cruise to the Arctic Ocean to collect data and determine trends in ocean acidification from the most remote ocean in the world.

Recently installed solar collectors are providing the Center with renewable energy that will reduce our carbon footprint while saving on energy costs.
Tapping Florida's Sun for Energy
Recently installed solar collectors are providing the Center with renewable energy that will reduce our carbon footprint while saving on energy costs.

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