Biodiversity in salt marshes builds climate resilience

Tuesday, August 23, 2016 - 08:01 in Earth & Climate

Coastal ecosystems worldwide are feeling the heat of climate change. In the Southeastern U.S., salt marshes have endured massive grass die-offs as a result of intense drought, which can affect everything from fisheries to water quality. Now, new research shows that a mutualistic relationship — where two organisms benefit from each other’s activities — between […]

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