9 datasets found
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Federal
Improved Understanding of Sediment Dynamics for the Rachel Carson Reserve, North Carolina - NERRS/NSC(NERRS Science Collaborative)
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce —
This project improved understanding of sediment dynamics around the Rachel Carson Reserve in North Carolina to inform ongoing resilience planning efforts for... -
Federal
Thin-layer Sediment Placement: Evaluating an Adaptation Strategy to Enhance Coastal Marsh Resilience - NERRS/NSC(NERRS Science Collaborative)
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce —
Thin-layer placement (TLP) is an emergent climate adaptation strategy that mimics natural deposition processes in tidal marshes by adding a small amount of sediment... -
Federal
Bridging the Gap between Quadrats and Satellites: Assessing Utility of Drone-based Imagery to Enhance Emergent Vegetation Biomonitoring - NERRS/NSC(NERRS Science Collaborative)
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce —
Monitoring plays a central role in detecting change in coastal ecosystems. The National Estuarine Research Reserve System (NERRS) invests heavily in assessing changes... -
Federal
Evaluating Oyster Reefs as Habitat: Comparing the Utility of Ecological Metrics to Assess Ecosystem Function - NERRS/NSC(NERRS Science Collaborative)
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce —
This multi-reserve catalyst project compared established and emerging methods for assessing intertidal oyster reef community structure and ecosystem function. With... -
Federal
Evaluation of the Ecosystem Services of Shellfish Culture Operations in North Carolina - NERRS/NSC(NERRS Science Collaborative)
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce —
This project will assess the ecosystem services of shellfish farming by measuring impacts of newly established farms in the North Carolina Research Reserve. Because... -
Federal
Exploring Applications of Ecosystem Service Conceptual Models for Coastal Habitats - NERRS/NSC(NERRS Science Collaborative)
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce —
People receive numerous benefits from nature, such as water purification, coastal protection, and food production. These ecosystem services are an increasingly... -
Federal
Understanding the Vulnerabilities of Southeastern Coastal Habitats to Climate Change Impacts - NERRS/NSC(NERRS Science Collaborative)
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce —
In this project, National Estuarine Research Reserves in North and South Carolina worked to improve local understanding of climate change effects on southeastern salt... -
Federal
Spreading the Seeds of Estuary Health - NERRS/NSC(NERRS Science Collaborative)
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce —
Through this project, four southeast National Estuarine Research Reserves created a region-wide student-driven program for teachers that furthered understanding of... -
Federal
Storm Stories: Communicating Hurricane Impacts using Monitoring Data and Visualizations - NERRS/NSC(NERRS Science Collaborative)
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce —
By pairing water quality and meteorological data with visible impacts, reserves can illustrate storm impacts and connect local communities to science. The project...
9 datasets found