Tracking the Health of Narragansett Bay and Beyond.
Tracking the Health of Narragansett Bay and Beyond.
Salt marshes don’t receive the recognition they deserve because they are often overlooked and trampled. What some people see as stretches of muddy grass are ecosystems battling climate change. These coastal wetlands are among the best climate shields we have. They do amazing things like protecting shorelines from storms and sequestering carbon into the ground, […]
Most people miss it. Eelgrass meadows grow just below the water’s surface and do important work each day. Their subtle movements and contributions deserve more recognition. Eelgrass meadows are ocean secrets that deserve our appreciation. What Exactly Is Eelgrass? Eelgrass is not seaweed. But it is a flowering terrestrial plant that grows in the water. […]
Estuaries at the Crossroads Estuaries are among the most productive and essential ecosystems worldwide because they serve as the meeting point between fresh river water and ocean saltwater. These geographic regions act as natural environmental filters, reinforcing shoreline stability, protecting coastal settlements from flooding, and fostering an ecological habitat for numerous species. Modern global changes […]
