Sea Level Rise and Salt Marsh Migration
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Sea Level Rise and Salt Marsh Migration

Introduction: This is a story I wrote for 41°N, Rhode Island’s Ocean and Coastal Magazine, a publication of Rhode Island Sea Grant and the Coastal Institute at the University of Rhode Island .  It revolves around an impact of sea level rise that may surprise some: the destruction of salt marshes.  These are a vital part of the ecosystem, and this tale explains and explores the issue. http://issuu.com/41n_rhodeislandseagrant/docs/41degreesnorth-winter15/30  

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