Close to 14 percent of North America's shorelines have been hardened by seawalls and other structures. But coastal hardening threatens salt marshes. Here's why we should care about marshes according to the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill Institute of Marine Sciences.
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What happens in a marsh at night
See what marsh nightlife looks like as researchers with the UNC Institute of Marine Sciences explore and learn more about the importance of marshes.
Often seen as a soggy nuisance, here's why marshes are actually essential
Marshes aren't just breeding grounds for mosquitos, they are essential to the planet for a number of reasons.
Why marshes are essential to the planet
March 7, 2018