Nearshore habitats are important sources of food, shelter, and services that support diverse ecosystems. Cook Inlet and Kachemak Bay host a variety of these marine habitats, including kelp forests, seagrass meadows, and salt marshes. We are mapping the region using drones, ROVs, and SCUBA surveys to understand how these habitats are distributed and how they … Continue reading Mapping Intertidal and Subtidal Habitats of Kachemak Bay and Lower Cook Inlet, Alaska