Marshes Using CO2 to Cope with Global Warming

31.03.09 - 05:28 ... source : U.S. Geological Survey

... Released: 3/30/2009 4:51:29 PM Contact Information: U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey Office of Communication 119 National Center Reston, VA 20192 Gabrielle Bodin Phone: 337-266-8655 Carbon Dioxide Stimulates Marsh Elevation Gain, Helping Offset Flooding from Sea Level-Rise Elevated concentrations of carbon dioxide may help some coastal marshes keep up with rising sea level by stimulating plant production and marsh building. Coastal wetlands provide barriers to storm surges and flooding, provide valuable habitat for wildlife, and are important nursery grounds supporting commercial fisheries. The U.S. Geological Survey conducted re ...» Next (HTML)