As sea level rises, Everglades' freshwater plants perish
Thursday, October 10, 2013 - 11:00
in Biology & Nature
Just inland from the familiar salt-loving mangroves that line the Southern tip of the Florida Peninsula lie plant communities that depend on freshwater flowing south from Lake Okeechobee. These communities provide critical habitats to many wildlife species, and as salt water intrudes, it could spell problems for freshwater plants and animals alike.