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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
Seaside castle could be cut off from UK coast due to £16m plan
The castle was built in the 1540s by Henry VIII and has already suffered from coastal erosion, with part of its eastern wall ...
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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 ...
SC's oyster farm industry is feeding local restaurants. It's also nourishing Palmetto State waters.
There are just a few shellfish growing operations in South Carolina. But this growing industry might be a critical part of SC ...
Why you should have a walking holiday in the Algarve this spring
More commonly associated with fly-and-flop than jet-and-trek, Portugal’s southernmost region is an overlooked haven for ...
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Can a $7B Plan Save the Jersey Shore from Flood Disasters?
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is working now on an extensive $7.6 billion plan to bolster Jersey’s back bays throughout nearly 3,400 miles of shoreline across 89 towns.