By Spoorthy Raman A recent report assessing the health of U.S. bird populations presents a grim outlook: Birds in the U.S.

This is the only native bird species that breeds solely in the salt marshes of the Northeast. But rising sea levels, climate change and human development have destroyed much of the bird’s habitat ...

Ah, being alone in that salt marsh. The memories still bring back joy. It was the best summer job I ever had.

and salt marshes) are typically green in appearance, and consumer control in these communities was considered insignificant or subtle — potentially affecting species composition, productivity ...

Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) is excited to announce the protection of two salt marshes on Nova Scotia's South Shore.

Contrasting patterns in species abundance may similarly indicate differences in the way that communities are organized. For example, the periodic intrusion of seawater into salt marshes (Figure 2A ...

However, new research is observing that horseshoe crabs are nesting in the salt marsh too, piling their ... put in place to help protect this unique species. Considering that horseshoe crabs ...

It's also home to salmon, eels, herring, sprats, and dozens of protected marine species. EDF had intended for the salt marshes to boost fish populations in areas of Kingston Seymour, Arlingham ...