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New Products Added to the Coastal Science Navigator

New Products Added to the Coastal Science Navigator

In March 2024, the U.S. Geological Survey’s Coastal Science Navigator was updated to include 14 additional products, bringing the new total number of...

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SPCMSC researchers publish study investigating compounds effective against the causative agent of Diadema sea urchin mass mortality

SPCMSC researchers publish study investigating compounds effective against the causative agent of Diadema sea urchin mass mortality

SPCMSC Research Marine Biologist James Evans, Biologist Julie Voelschow, and Research Microbiologist Christina Kellogg, along with collaborators from...

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Sea urchin killer spreads to new species and new region

Sea urchin killer spreads to new species and new region

The parasite that was identified as the cause of Diadema antillarum sea urchin mass mortality in the Caribbean in 2022 has been shown to be the cause...

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SPCMSC scientists to assess heat-stress impacts to corals in St. Croix, Virgin Islands, with the National Park Service

SPCMSC scientists to assess heat-stress impacts to corals in St. Croix, Virgin Islands, with the National Park Service

A team from the St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center will assist the National Park Service in assessing 2023 heat-stress damage to...

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SPCMSC Geologic Core and Sample Database is available through an updated web application

SPCMSC Geologic Core and Sample Database is available through an updated web application

 SPCMSC Data Management staff, Breanna Williams and Heather Schreppel, updated the St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center (SPCMSC) Geologic...

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News Briefs: January-February 2024

News Briefs: January-February 2024

News Briefs - featuring coastal and ocean science from across the USGS.

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Photo Roundup: January-February 2024

Photo Roundup: January-February 2024

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

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Latest science findings from Ocean Ecology Research to be presented at Conferences in February 2024

Latest science findings from Ocean Ecology Research to be presented at Conferences in February 2024

USGS scientists will present findings from their ocean and coastal research at three scientific conferences this February.  USGS research in ocean...

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USGS Scientists from across the Nation Publish Circular Summarizing USGS Participation in Unlearning Racism in Geoscience (URGE) and Present Recommendations for Improving Diversity in the USGS Workforce

USGS Scientists from across the Nation Publish Circular Summarizing USGS Participation in Unlearning Racism in Geoscience (URGE) and Present Recommendations for Improving Diversity in the USGS Workforce

A recently published USGS Circular summarizes the work of more than 100 scientists from six groups across USGS, the largest participation in URGE of...

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USGS showcased three Coastal Change Hazards tools to natural hazards resilience specialists at the Southeast and Caribbean Disaster Resilience Partnership (SCDRP) Annual Meeting

USGS showcased three Coastal Change Hazards tools to natural hazards resilience specialists at the Southeast and Caribbean Disaster Resilience Partnership (SCDRP) Annual Meeting

Dr. Donya Frank-Gilchrist of the St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center attended the SCDRP annual meeting to engage with community leaders...

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SPCMSC Research Microbiologist featured on Matters Microbial podcast

SPCMSC Research Microbiologist featured on Matters Microbial podcast

Dr. Christina Kellogg was interviewed on Episode 21 of the Matters Microbial podcast and talked about her work on deep-sea corals, coral disease, and...

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