FISC - Geology
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FISC - GeologyThe Florida Integrated Science Center works closely with USGS Coastal and Marine research centers in Woods Hole, Massachusetts, and Menlo Park, California, and USGS Biology and Water Resources offices around Florida. The Center also works closely with faculty and students of the University of South Florida on problems critical to the mission of the agency. USGS Florida Science HighlightsFISC - St. Petersburg![]() A U.S. Geological Survey research facility with offices in St. Petersburg and Tampa, Florida, and a field station in the U.S. Virgin Islands. The Center investigates scientific processes related to societal problems arising in coastal and marine environments, including natural hazards, resources, and environmental change.
Sound Waves - Monthly Newsletter![]() Coastal Science & Research News from Across the USGS. Click the link below for the current issue.
Coastal and Marine Geology Program![]() More than one-half of all Americans live within an hour's drive of an ocean, the Gulf of Mexico, or the Great Lakes. Our coastal oceans are a vital resource for transportation, commerce, and recreation. They provide food, energy, and minerals for the entire Nation; on a global scale, they harbor critical biologic habitats and drive global climate.
South Florida Information Access (SOFIA)![]() South Florida Information Access (SOFIA) is an interdisciplinary service that provides coherent information access in support of research, decision making, and resource management for the South Florida ecosystem restoration effort.
Gulf of Mexico Integrated Science![]() The key to understanding complex estuarine systems lies in understanding the interactions between geological framework and biological, geochemical and hydrological processes. This project was established to develop an integrated science strategy for assessing and monitoring Gulf of Mexico estuaries using Tampa Bay as a pilot study. The success of this project is founded on coordination of a multidisciplinary team of USGS scientists with key Federal, State and local agencies.
Of Current InterestCoastal Change Hazards: Hurricanes and Extreme Storms![]() One of the goals of the USGS Coastal and Marine Geology Program is a national assessment of coastal change hazards. Hurricanes provide a powerful force that generates dangerous waves and currents capable of moving large amounts of sand, destroying buildings and infrastructure, and reshaping our nation's coastline.
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