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Federal
Using Advanced Mapping to Measure Changes in Mangrove and Seagrass Habitat over Time - NERRS/NSC(NERRS Science Collaborative) recent views
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce —
This project evaluated ecosystem damage and recovery by developing a time series of habitat maps for the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve. Habitat maps... -
Federal
A Future for Oysters Along the Pacific - NERRS/NSC(NERRS Science Collaborative) recent views
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce —
Oysters are the tiny superheroes of coastal environments. They enhance water quality, create habitat, and protect shorelines from storms and erosion. Along the... -
Federal
Bringing Shorelines to Life in South Carolina - NERRS/NSC(NERRS Science Collaborative) recent views
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce —
In South Carolina, the Eastern oyster is an ecosystem âall-star.â It filters huge volumes of water, creates habitat for commercial and recreational fisheries, and... -
Federal
Bringing the "Oly" Oyster Back to Oregon's Coast - NERRS/NSC(NERRS Science Collaborative) recent views
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce —
Pint-sized with razor-sharp edges, Olympia oysters once flourished along Oregonâs rugged coast. Millions of them formed extensive beds that blanketed the tidal... -
Federal
Protecting Wetlands for the Future in Wisconsin - NERRS/NSC(NERRS Science Collaborative) recent views
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce —
Land use change and wetland loss have decreased the ability of estuaries to mitigate storm damage and reduce flooding in Wisconsinâs Douglas County. The loss of... -
Federal
Pacific Northwest Carbon Stocks and Blue Carbon Database Project - NERRS/NSC(NERRS Science Collaborative) recent views
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce —
Tidal wetlands are recognized for their important role in carbon sequestration, as well as for their potential to become significant sources of greenhouse gas... -
Federal
The Coos Estuary Land Use Analysis - NERRS/NSC(NERRS Science Collaborative) recent views
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce —
This project provided support for local governments to obtain necessary information to modernize and revise the Coos Bay estuary management plan. Through an... -
Federal
Stakeholder-Driven Modeling to Understand Oyster Population Sustainability - NERRS/NSC(NERRS Science Collaborative) recent views
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce —
The Eastern oyster (Crassostrea virginica) is a keystone species in northeast Florida estuaries, including the Guana Tolomato Matanzas (GTM) Reserve. However,... -
Federal
Bringing Wetlands to Market in Massachusetts - NERRS/NSC(NERRS Science Collaborative) recent views
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce —
In the struggle to slow climate change, coastal wetlands are a critical assetâacre for acre, they can store up to five times as much carbon as rainforests. When... -
Federal
Healthy Wetlands and Communities for Southern California - NERRS/NSC(NERRS Science Collaborative) recent views
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce —
Southern Californiaâs coastal environments are under intense development pressure. In the Tijuana River Valley, this pressure translates into the fragmentation and... -
Federal
Protecting Alabama's Water Quality through Marsh Restoration - NERRS/NSC(NERRS Science Collaborative) recent views
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce —
In coastal Alabama, stormwater runs off the land into coastal waters, carrying with it a variety of pollutants and disease-causing microbes that degrade water quality...