Normal weather drives salt marsh erosion
For salt marshes, hurricanes are just another day at the beach.
Environment
Dec 21, 2015
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Planting in clumps boosts wetland restoration success
When restoring coastal wetlands, it's long been common practice to leave space between new plants to prevent overcrowding and reduce competition for nutrients and sunlight
Ecology
Nov 2, 2015
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Jumping the shark: Scientists say predators protect marine ecosystems, blue carbon
Media reports of shark attacks on humans quickly garner top headlines, spark widespread fear and propel efforts to curb the fearsome carnivores' numbers. Other marine predators, such as crabs, lobsters and large fish are ...
Environment
Sep 28, 2015
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Northern coastal marshes more vulnerable to nutrient pollution
Salt marshes at higher latitudes, such as those in densely populated coastal regions of New England and northern Europe, are more vulnerable to the effects of nutrient pollution, a new Duke University study finds.
Ecology
Apr 6, 2015
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China's new 'Great Wall' not so great, hurting wetlands, economy
China's second great wall, a vast seawall covering more than half of the country's mainland coastline, is a foundation for financial gain - and also a dyke holding a swelling rush of ecological woes.
Environment
Nov 20, 2014
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Salt marsh plants key to reducing coastal erosion and flooding
(Phys.org) —The effectiveness of salt marshes – wetlands which are flooded and drained by tides – in protecting coastal areas in times of severe weather has been quantified in a study by researchers from the University ...
Environment
Oct 2, 2014
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Tracking fish through a coral reef seascape—Ear-bone 'tree rings' provide evidence of connectivity
(Phys.org)—Ocean scientists have long known that juvenile coral reef fishes use coastal seagrass and mangrove habitats as nurseries, later moving as adults onto coral reefs. But the fishes' movements, and the connections ...
Environment
Sep 3, 2012
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Gulf oil spill: Mississippi River hydrology may help reduce oil onshore
The Gulf of Mexico: what role will the Mississippi River play in oil washing ashore and into delta wetlands?
Environment
Jun 17, 2010
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Scientists find climate change to have paradoxical effects in coastal wetlands
Rising atmospheric carbon dioxide is largely responsible for recent global warming and the rise in sea levels. However, a team of scientists, including two Smithsonian ecologists, have found that this same increase in CO2 ...
Earth Sciences
Mar 23, 2009
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Alternative tidal wetlands in plain sight have overlooked Blue Carbon superstars
Blue Carbon projects are expanding globally; however, demand for credits outweighs the available credits for purchase.
Environment
Mar 18, 2024
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