Break-through environmental book by late WHOI scientists re-released

Salt Marshes Under Threat: A Renewed Call to Protect a Vital Ecosystem

Late last year, the iconic “Life and Death of the Salt Marsh,” a landmark reminder of the importance of salt marshes, was re-released. The first edition, published in 1969, documented not only the wonder of these unique ecosystems but also warned of threats to their survival – a message as relevant today as it was a half-century ago. The new edition was released against the backdrop of an accelerated threat – climate change.

““How relevant it still is,” asserts Mark Rasmussen, president of the Buzzards Bay Coalition, thousands was the thought running through my mind.
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People’s livelihoods are tied to the fortune of these marshes. It’s a beautiful ecosystem

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coastal resilience.

The data comes from 12 study sites spanning from Westport to Falmouth. According to the coalition, some marshes, like those on Mattapoisett Neck, saw losses of 23% of their area, and more than

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The Massachusetts Coastal Flood Risk Model predicts further expansive losses

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Wetlands are critical to protecting the coast from the impacts of climate change, acting as a buffer against flooding and absorbing harmful pollutants."

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