Plum Island Estuary: Studying how marshes respond to sea-level rise

The video explores the Great Marsh, a vital salt marsh ecosystem on the Massachusetts coast. It highlights the marsh's role in supporting wildlife and its historical destruction due to human activities. Researchers, supported by the National Science Foundation, study how the marsh adapts to climate change and rising sea levels. The video discusses plant adaptations to flooding, carbon storage in marshes, and the importance of the marsh as a nursery for fish. It concludes with the challenges marshes face due to climate change and the need for conservation efforts.

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