The world's salty, tidal marshes are hotspots of carbon storage and productivity, building up sediments and plant material to stay above sea level. However, as sea level rises at an increasing rate, scientists debate whether ...
Earth Sciences
Mar 28, 2023
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The BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill temporarily worsened existing manmade problems in Louisiana's salt marshes such as erosion, but there may be cause for optimism, according to a new study.
Environment
Jun 25, 2012
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For years, scientists have believed that preserving more species, no matter which ones, is a key component to enhancing how well an ecosystem performs.
Ecology
Dec 6, 2013
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On one side, there's the rising ocean. On the other, rising buildings.
Environment
Feb 22, 2018
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A team of researchers led by Brian Yellen, research professor of earth, geographic and climate sciences at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, recently announced in the Journal of Geophysical Research: Earth Surface ...
Earth Sciences
Jan 23, 2023
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A new study from the University of Agder shows that animals are part of the natural carbon cycle process that absorbs greenhouse gas emissions.
Environment
May 31, 2021
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Sea level rise poses a grave threat to salt marshes and other coastal wetlands along the North Carolina coast, according to a newly published study.
Environment
Jun 14, 2022
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Historically, salt marshes have not only served as ecological nurseries for fish, birds, and other wildlife—they've been stalwart defenses against coastal storms. But recently, coastal development coupled with accelerated ...
Environment
Sep 24, 2018
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Global warming may exact a toll on salt marshes in New England, but new research shows that one key constituent of marshes may be especially endangered.
Environment
Jul 13, 2009
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Destruction of coastal habitats may release as much as 1 billion tons of carbon emissions into the atmosphere each year, 10 times higher than previously reported, according to a new Duke led study.
Environment
Sep 6, 2012
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