Plum Island Estuary: Studying how marshes respond to sea-level rise

The video explores the Great Marsh, a vital salt marsh ecosystem on the Massachusetts coast. It highlights the marsh's role in supporting wildlife and its historical destruction due to human activities. Researchers, supported by the National Science Foundation, study how the marsh adapts to climate change and rising sea levels. The video discusses plant adaptations to flooding, carbon storage in marshes, and the importance of the marsh as a nursery for fish. It concludes with the challenges marshes face due to climate change and the need for conservation efforts.

What is the primary focus of Anne Giblin's research team at the Great Marsh?

• Studying the impact of tourism on the marsh

• Investigating the adaptation of the marsh to human development and climate change

• Exploring new fishing techniques

• Developing new plant species for the marsh

How do salt marsh cordgrasses adapt to daily flooding?

• By storing water in their roots

• By growing taller

• By developing thicker leaves

• By having a hollow stem system to transport oxygen

What is the term used for carbon stored in coastal areas like salt marshes?

• Green carbon

• Blue carbon

• Black carbon

• Red carbon

Why are marshes important for juvenile fish?

• They have fewer predators than the open ocean

• They are a source of fresh water

• They offer a place for fish to lay eggs

• They provide a complex habitat for hiding from predators

What is the potential fate of marshes like the Great Marsh as sea levels rise?

• They are likely to shrink

• They will remain unchanged

• They will expand and cover more land

• They will become freshwater marshes