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St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center

Research Programs have a primary focus of investigating processes related to coastal and marine environments and societal implications related to natural hazards, resource sustainability, and environmental change.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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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SPCMSC hosts Central High School Students

Reference Publication Highlights SPCMSC Microbial Work

Workshop on Geologic Records of Sea Level Rise to be held in St. Pete

SPCMSC Coral Research Discussion Topic for Norwegian Ministry of Environment Meeting

Use Case Methodology Presented at Workshop for Potential Future CMGP Database Development

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Research Projects by Topic

  • Bathymetry
  • Beaches
  • Biology
  • Corals
  • Ecosystems
  • El Nino
  • Erosion
  • Health
  • Hurricanes & Storms
  • Remote Sensing
  • Sediments
  • Wetlands
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Cover Story:
Elwha Dam Removal Begins
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Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Response - SPC&M is contributing to the USGS effort to gather scientific data and information on the environmental impacts of the oil spill to affected coastal habitats.

Featured Programs at this Center:

Coastal and Marine Geolgy Program

South Florida Ecosystems

Gulf of Mexico Integrated Science



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