USGS scientist measures water, sediment movement in coastal salt marsh
By Coastal and Marine Hazards and Resources Program
2017 (approx.)
Detailed Description
USGS scientist Zafer Defne measures water and sediment movement at Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge, New Jersey. Defne is co-author with Neil Ganju of a 2017 study on how to estimate coastal salt marshes’ potential longevity, based on their sediment budgets and the ratio of open water to vegetation.
Sources/Usage
Public Domain.