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Tag: Gulf Coast

An aerial view of a curved coastline with sand mounds dotted through the water. Homes are visible on the spit of land in the background.

Marsh insurance

Can shoreline restoration rein in rising flood insurance prices? Continue reading Marsh insurance

Unknown's avatarsouthernsciencenewsJune 5, 2025June 5, 20253 Comments
A pile of plastic bottles, milk jugs and other plastic waste.

Engineering microplastic solutions

With NOAA grants, two Alabama research teams take aim at microplastic pollution Continue reading Engineering microplastic solutions

Unknown's avatarsouthernsciencenewsOctober 14, 2024November 25, 2024Leave a comment
A sea turtle, seen from behind, in shallow waters with its shell above the water.

For sea turtles, a new opportunity out of tragedy

Alabama using Deepwater Horizon settlement to reduce threats to sea turtles Continue reading For sea turtles, a new opportunity out of tragedy

Unknown's avatarsouthernsciencenewsDecember 6, 2021April 15, 20221 Comment

Sand, spiders and separation

What a tiny beach spider teaches us about habitat fragmentation, recovery Continue reading Sand, spiders and separation

Unknown's avatarsouthernsciencenewsNovember 4, 2021March 28, 20222 Comments

Planting protection

Living shorelines shield habitats, homes Continue reading Planting protection

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