New England's salt marshes store 10 million cars' worth of carbon—and add another 15,000 cars' worth every year
In the race to combat global climate change, much attention has been given to natural carbon sinks: those primarily ...
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Learn About Coastal Salt Marshes at Feb. 15 Science Saturday
Join wildlife biologist Joseph Smith on Zoom this Saturday, Feb. 15, as he discusses how historic ditching and farming of ...
Land Preservation Officials Celebrate First Tidal Flow to South Bay Wetlands Since 1970s
Wildlife preservation officials celebrated the return of tidal flow to wetlands in South San Diego Bay on Thursday for the ...
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Lowcountry man sweeps salt marsh in response to litter crisis: “It’s everywhere”
The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources reports salt marsh habitats among the most productive ecosystems ... The department claims more than half the nation either lives or works within ...
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Senate panel advances coastal resiliency bill focused on ‘green-gray infrastructure’
The measure ( SB 50) would establish more stringent standards for the development, maintenance and restoration of resilient ...
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Florida's coastal habitats reduce storm-related insurance costs – Swiss Re
Swiss Re’s study also noted the financial implications of coastal habitat degradation. One analysis in Florida estimated that ...
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Natural habitats can reduce insured nat cat losses: Swiss Re Institute
Natural habitats like mangrove swamps and salt marshes can provide significant protection against storms and help reduce ...