Potential of Seagrass to Combat Climate Change
Seagrass ecosystems could play a key role in combating climate change, researchers have discovered. However, due to their shallow coastal habitat the aquatic plant is particularly prone to human disturbance – globally 24 per cent of seagrass species are now classified as threatened or near threatened.
Nature Confronts Politics in North Carolina
As local politicians underestimate rising sea levels, coastal communities are coming up with their own plans.
Swimmer’s Death in Florida Brings New Attention To Rip Current Dangers
Weather officials are warning of another day of rough surf after a Memorial Day weekend that saw three deaths – including one person in Brevard County – and dozens of rescues along Central Florida coasts.