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Salt Marsh Evolution along the South Atlantic Bight

We are advancing marsh modeling in the South Atlantic Bight (SAB) to provide high-resolution predictions of future marsh evolution and the wave attenuation of these ...

Sampling Design Tool for ArcGIS

The Sampling Design Tool for ArcGIS randomly selects people, animals, objects, or places in a GIS environment to infer status or change. The tool was ...

Seafloor Characterization of the U.S. Caribbean

Since 2004, we have been conducting seafloor mapping of the U.S. Caribbean, to fill critical informational gaps to support improved management measures in the U.S ...

Shallow-water Benthic Habitat Mapping of Northeast Puerto Rico and Culebra Island

We developed benthic habitat maps for shallow coral reef areas (< 35 m) around Northeast Puerto Rico and Culebra Island. These maps are helping scientists ...

Sharing Simple and Fast Algal Toxin Detection Tests with Developing Countries

Toxins produced by harmful algae accumulate in shellfish, causing human illness and marine animal mortalities. We have developed a rapid, cost-effective test that measures algal ...

Shellfish Aquaculture in the NERRs: Ecosystem Services

We evaluated the potential ecosystem services and impacts of newly established oyster farms in intertidal and subtidal coastal areas of North Carolina to help inform ...

Social Values of Ecosystem Services in Marine Protected Areas for Management Decision-Making

We explored the connections between humans and the places they live, work, and play. Specifically, we looked at how people use, how they value, and ...

Southeast Bering Sea Carrying Capacity Regional Ecosystem Study

Approximately forty percent of total U.S. commercial fishery landings by weight come from the Bering Sea. In response to declining Walleye pollock abundance in the ...