US researchers tracked nearly 450 coastal wetlands for up to 20 years; 84% were sinking towards open water and only 16% kept pace with rising seas
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Representative imageA new nationwide study suggests that most coastal wetlands in the contiguous United States are struggling to keep up with rising sea levels.
Researchers tracking nearly 450 wetlands for up to 20 years found that 84% are gradually being inundated, putting many on a path to become open water if current trends continue.
The study is published in Earth's Future.
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Representative imageA new nationwide study suggests that most coastal wetlands in the contiguous United States are struggling to keep up with rising sea levels.
Researchers tracking nearly 450 wetlands for up to 20 years found that 84% are gradually being inundated, putting many on a path to become open water if current trends continue.