Marsh Collapse Does Not Require Sea Level Rise

Salt marshes are among the most productive ecosystems on Earth, providing nurseries for fish species and shelter and food for endangered birds. Salt marshes also mitigate the impacts of hurricanes and tsunamis, and sequester large volumes of carbon in their peat soil. Understanding the mechanisms re...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Sergio Fagherazzi, Giuilio Mariotti, Patricia L. Wiberg, Karen J. McGlathery
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Oceanography Society 2013-09-01
Series:Oceanography
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Online Access:http://tos.org/oceanography/archive/26-3_fagherazzi.pdf