News & Events

Hurricane Ivan's Impact on Barrier Islands in Before and After Photographs Scientists from the U.S. Geological Survey have surveyed the barrier islands battered by Hurricane Ivan and have prepared unique pre- and post-storm photo pairs showing extreme coastal change. read more: USGS Press Release, posted 2004-09-18 read more: Hurricane Ivan Impact Studies, updated 2004-09-24

Hurricane Ivan's Potential Impacts to Eroding Gulf of Mexico Shoreline Scientists at the U.S. Geological Survey are closely watching the Gulf of Mexico shoreline to understand the impact of Hurricane Ivan. The shoreline in the Gulf is particularly vulnerable to storm surge and coastal change during hurricanes because of the low elevation, shoreline retreat and subsidence in the Mississippi Delta regions. read more: USGS Press Release, posted 2004-09-16 read more: Hurricane Ivan Impact Studies, updated 2004-09-24

USGS Studies Hurricane Ivan’s Potential Impacts to Florida’s West Coast Islands Scientists at the U.S. Geological Survey are closely watching the long, thin barrier islands that comprise the Gulf of Mexico coast of west Florida as Hurricane Ivan approaches. These islands are particularly vulnerable to storm surge and coastal change during hurricanes because of their low elevation. New elevation maps show just how vulnerable. read more: USGS Press Release, posted 2004-09-13 read more: Hurricane Ivan Impact Studies, updated 2004-09-14

U.S. South Atlantic Coastline Likely To Change Due to Hurricane Frances Based on airborne laser mapping data acquired in cooperation with National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), scientists at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) have estimated the coastal-change impacts that may be caused by Hurricane Frances as it makes landfall on the U.S. south Atlantic coast over the Labor Day weekend. read more: USGS Press Release, posted 2004-09-03 read more: Hurricane Frances Impact Studies, updated 2004-09-03

From the Stream to Your Desktop—Track Hurricane Flooding in Real-Time Did you know that from your desk you can monitor the effect of Hurricane Frances on the already soaked eastern seaboard? The U.S. Geological Survey's (USGS) WaterWatch Web site can show you what's happening to streams in your local area and show you the places most affected by heavy rains expected from these storms. read more: USGS Press Release, posted 2004-09-02

USGS Report: Gulf of Mexico Shoreline Eroding A new assessment of shoreline change on the Gulf of Mexico shows that 61 percent of the Gulf Coast shoreline is eroding. Some areas are losing sand more rapidly than others and some areas are actually gaining sand. read more: USGS Press Release, posted 2004-06-07 read more: National Assessment of Shoreline Change, posted 2004-06-10

Tampa Bay Study's Third Annual Science Conference USGS scientists and partners reviewed relevant research and discussed the future direction of the Tampa Bay Study. Topics of the conference included integrated modeling, mapping, history and prehistory, wetlands, benthic habitats, water and sediment quality, and data and information management. read more: Sound Waves monthly newsletter article, posted 2004-05-27

New Coral Reef Exhibit in the Florida Keys The USGS donated the central exhibit for the Windley Key Fossil Reef Geological State Park and its Alison Fahrer Environmental Education Center. The exhibit showcases a modern coral sample collected more than 25 years ago that has yielded copious information about historical climatic events. read more: Sound Waves monthly newsletter article, posted 2004-05-03

USGS Participates in Sally Ride Science Festival The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) participates in the Sally Ride Science Festival, an event created to support the advancement of women in science and math. read more: Sound Waves monthly newsletter article, posted 2004-04-08

Pink Sunsets Caused by African Dust USGS scientist Gene Shinn (Center for Coastal & Watershed Studies, St. Petersburg) presented a lecture entitled "Our Pink Sunsets Are Caused by African Dust: Are the Microbes It Delivers Affecting Your Health?" to the Academy of Senior Professionals at Eckerd College. read more: Sound Waves monthly newsletter article, posted 2004-02-11 read more: Coral Mortality and African Dust, updated 2003-02-04

What's Killing the Coral Reefs? USGS Scientist Gene Shinn (Center for Coastal & Watershed Studies, St. Petersburg) was featured in the Washington Post article "What's Killing the Coral Reefs? Maverick Unravels a Whodunit," which describes Shinn's research on African dust and its effects on coral reefs. read more: Article Summary, posted 2004-01-24 read more: Coral Mortality and African Dust, updated 2003-02-04

Scientists Interact with Students in Tampa Bay Area Classrooms During the Great American Teach-In Seven scientists and staff from the USGS Center for Coastal and Watershed Studies re-entered the classroom to participate in the Great American Teach-In on November 19 at schools throughout Pinellas County. read more: Sound Waves monthly newsletter article, posted 2004-03-22

Before and After Surveys Document the Impacts of Hurricane Isabel USGS Center for Coastal and Watershed Studies staff conducted extensive pre- and post-storm surveys of the North Carolina and Virginia shoreline to document the impacts of Hurricane Isabel, a Category 2 storm which pounded the northern Outer Banks on September 18. Over a dozen USGS staff are helping to document and understand the extensive beach changes and dune erosion, and a dramatic result of the storm: the opening of a 500 meter wide breach that completely severed Hatteras Island. read more: Sound Waves monthly newsletter article, posted 2003-11-26 read more: Hurricane Isabel Impact Studies, posted 2003-10-31

West Central Florida Coastal Studies Project Concludes with Marine Geology Special Volume The five-year West Central Florida Coastal Studies project, a joint undertaking of USGS, Univ. of South Florida, and Eckerd College, reached a milestone with the release of a special volume in the professional journal Marine Geology. Containing nearly twenty individual articles describing the geologic history of the region and the current processes at work redistributing sediment along the area's barrier island system, the volume marks the culmination of many years of coordinated federal-academic research. read more: West Central Florida Coastal Studies, udpated 2004-03-24 read more: Marine Geology Special Volume, posted 2003-10-15

USGS Scientist Addresses Fishery Management Council on Deep Reef at Pulley Ridge In mid-July, USGS scientist Bob Halley (Center for Coastal & Watershed Studies, St. Petersburg) made an invited presentation before the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council in Naples, Florida describing ongoing research at Pulley Ridge, a deep reef off the west coast of Florida. As a result of Halley's presentation, the council came to a decision at that same meeting, voting unanimously to designate Pulley Ridge a Habitat of Particular Concern (HAPC). read more: Sound Waves monthly newsletter article, posted 2003-09-29

USGS Open House Celebrates Earth Science Week The USGS Center for Coastal and Watershed Studies held its fifth annual Open House in conjunction with October's Earth Science Week. Approximately 900 Pinellas County 4th-graders, teachers, and chaperones visited the USGS facility on October 23. On October 24, USGS scientists and staff met with the general public, including high-school, home-schooled, and college students. read more: Sound Waves monthly newsletter article, posted 2004-02-11 read more: Annual Open House Information, posted 2003-11-14

St. Petersburg Mayor Visits USGS Research Facility Mayor Rick Baker of St. Petersburg, FL, visited the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)'s Center for Coastal and Watershed Studies on April 10. The mayor and his staff had extensive discussions with center chief Lisa Robbins and operations manager Terry Kelley on plans for constructing a third building on the campus. read more: Sound Waves monthly newsletter article, posted 2003-05-29

Gene Shinn Wins 2002 Shoemaker Award for Distinguished Achievement in Communications This award is given periodically to honor a U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) employee or private citizen who combines outstanding scientific ability with great skill in presenting complex scientific concepts to many different audiences. read more: Sound Waves monthly newsletter article, posted 2003-04-04

Christmas-Season Dolphin Rescue On January 23, Molly McLaughlin from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)'s Center for Coastal and Watershed Studies in St. Petersburg, FL, spoke to second-graders at McMullen-Booth Elementary School in Clearwater, FL, about the December rescue of two stranded dolphins in Tampa Bay. read more: Sound Waves monthly newsletter article, posted 2003-04-04

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