Measuring Vital Sediment Flow in a NJ Coastal Marsh (IMAGE)

U.S. Geological Survey

Measuring Vital Sediment Flow in a NJ Coastal Marsh

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USGS scientist Zafer Defne measures water and sediment movement at Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge, NJ. Defne and colleagues developed a quick method for assessing the potential lifespans of Atlantic and Pacific coast salt marshes.

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Sandra Brosnahan, USGS

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