Science for Decisionmaking

Science for Decisionmaking
Author: National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 131
Release: 1999-09-20
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0309184258

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The coastlines of the United States are beautiful places to live, work and play. But, they are also very fragile areas whose ecosystems are vulnerable to mismanagement. There are many complex issues facing the ocean science community at the federal, state and local levels-this report reflects the conclusions and recommendations of the National Academies drawing on discussions with USGS as well as input from potential users, clients and collaborators of the Coastal and Marine Geology Program.

Marine and Coastal Geology Program

Marine and Coastal Geology Program
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Profiles the Marine and Coastal Geology Program of the U.S. Geological Survey's (USGS) Branch of Atlantic Marine Geology (BAMG) at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute in Massachusetts. The BAMG program is responsible for mapping the sea floor. Includes software and hardware descriptions, tutorials, and photos and data from recent studies. Features the GLORIA mapping program and an interactive map showing the locations of high-resolution sidescan sonar mapping surveys. Links to weather information, other USGS sites, and other related sites.