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Development and rising seas threaten Maine's salt marshes, a key carbon sink

Development and rising seas threaten Maine's salt marshes, a key carbon sink

Update: 2024-09-17
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Scientists project that Maine could lose 28-57% of its salt marshes by the end of the century — victims of rising seas, coastal development and polluted runoff, with consequences for biodiversity and storm resilience. Advocates across the coast are racing to give these ecosystems space to survive.

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Development and rising seas threaten Maine's salt marshes, a key carbon sink

Development and rising seas threaten Maine's salt marshes, a key carbon sink

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