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
- 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.
- The study is published in Earth's Future.
Sources: Times of India