USGS Coastal and Marine Geology Program
USGS coastal and marine geologic research supports understanding of coastal and marine environments, through technology, tools, data and mapping products. Read more
USGS scientist describes techniques for mapping coral reefs
Feb. 13, 2017
USGS Lidar Coordinator to attend International LiDAR Mapping Forum 2017
Feb. 1, 2017
USGS Lidar Coordinator to attend Coastal GeoTools 2017
Jan. 27, 2017
New AGU journal article analyzes dune impacts during Hurricane Sandy
Jan. 27, 2017
Storms that battered Santa Cruz, California, brought beneficial sand to beaches
Jan. 25, 2017
USGS performs studies that document, assess and model coastal change, risk, and vulnerability including historical shoreline change and the geologic structure and history of coastal regions, sediment supply and transport, sea-level rise, and how extreme storm events affect rates and impacts of coastal change. Read more
USGS studies the distribution and hazard potential of coastal and submarine hazard events including earthquakes and submarine landslides, as well as associated tsunami potential; coastal inundation associated with hurricanes, extreme storms, and sea-level rise; oil and gas spills; along with model development to help evaluate and forecast coastal hazard probability and occurrence. Read more
USGS conducts research studies focused on geologic mapping, sampling and understanding of mineral and energy resources and studies of the geologic setting and processes to inform renewable energy development offshore. Read more
USGS brings together multidisciplinary expertise focused on developing tools and models to improve understanding of how healthy ecosystems function as well as how they respond to environmental changes and human impacts including regional ecosystem restoration. Research studies address coral reef, coastal wetland, benthic habitat and groundwater resources. Read more
