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Coastal Systems Group

The Coastal Systems group studies how climate variability, landform dynamics, and human activity interact over time, from the past through the future.

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How historic hurricanes can help predict storm intensity

Research on past hurricanes can improve future storm predictions and guide infrastructure and emergency planning

Blue holes and hurricanes

Scientists are digging into clues from these sinkholes to learn about hurricane patterns in the past and in the future

More floods & higher sea levels

Geological records help forecast escalating coastal hazards

OCEANUS MAGAZINE

Ancient seas, future insights

Studying the paleo record to understand how the ocean will look in a warmer climate

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How does the ocean impact hurricanes?

Hurricanes unleash powerful winds, rain, and storm surges on land—but they also stir the ocean, disrupting ecosystems and impacting marine life and currents

Ocean Encounters: Hurricanes 

Coastal cities face rising sea levels, increased storms, and rapid population growth. Learn how science and collaboration can build resilient, thriving communities for the future

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Unearthing long-gone hurricanes

A graduate student at WHOI tracks a trail of clues left behind on the seafloor by hurricanes as they stream across the ocean

What happens in the ocean as a hurricane passes over?

Hurricanes are powerful storms that cause massive damage on land. Here’s a look at what happens below the surface during a storm

Seafloor Samples Lab

Facilitating research and education through curating and providing access to our diverse collection of samples from the world’s seafloor

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