Dead Tree Standing: Saltwater Threatens Coastal Forests and Ecosystem Services
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SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
As sea levels rise, ghost forests expand. Sea level rise is causing ghost forests to expand along the east coast, with hotspots in New Jersey, Maryland, and North Carolina. Salt marshes are migrating to take the place of wetland forests, causing a transition of ecosystem services. Photo © Dr. Matthew Kirwan / VIMS.
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