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New study looks at ecological “tipping points” for coastal species to help manage for change

Dates

Release Date
2017-09

Summary

A new paper published by a team of scientists from the U.S. Geological Survey and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in Ocean & Coastal Management synthesizes existing information on ecological thresholds related to environmental changes -- including sea-level rise and coastal storms -- for 45 species of coastal fish, wildlife and plants selected because of their ecological, economic and cultural importance.

Contacts

Principal Investigator :
Michelle D Staudinger
Funding Agency :
Northeast CSC

Attached Files

Communities

  • National and Regional Climate Adaptation Science Centers
  • Northeast CASC

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Organization
Water, Coasts and Ice
Drought, Fire and Extreme Weather
Science Tools For Managers
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