Coastal Restoration
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Coastal management and restoration of our planet's coastlines with a particular focus on California, Louisiana and the Pacific.  Emphasizing wetland restoration, aspects of agriculture in the coastal plain, fisheries, dealing with coastal hazards, and effective governance.
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https://www.wnypapers.com/news/article/current/2020/09/15/143251/dec-announces-actions-to-protect-salmon-river-fish-populations


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More dwindling fish populations. Overfishing is affecting more than the fish; the lack of biodiversity in ecosystems. Conservation efforts needed. 
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Study: Fish Biodiversity in a Caribbean Mangrove Bay 30-50% Lower than 25 Years Ago

Study: Fish Biodiversity in a Caribbean Mangrove Bay 30-50% Lower than 25 Years Ago | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
A new NCCOS study finds biodiversity in a U.S Virgin Islands mangrove bay is 30-50% lower than 25 years ago. With partners from the Virgin Islands Department of Planning and Natural Resources, NOAA’s Coral Reef Conservation Program, and the U.S. National Park Service, NCCOS resampled juvenile fishes in mangrove habitats of a Caribbean estuary using
Ashlee Coronado's comment, September 11, 2020 2:57 PM
Wow, this is saddening to read. The mangroves play a crucial role in the protections of fish and future generations. I hope to read more on the restoration of these areas with improved results for biodiversity.
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A moth may outsmart smog by learning to like pollution-altered aromas

A moth may outsmart smog by learning to like pollution-altered aromas | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
In the lab, scientists taught tobacco hawkmoths that a scent changed by ozone is from a favorite flower.
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An interesting look into how air pollution affects wildlife and how they may adapt to survive. 
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