Biofilms deposited by living organisms reduce the accumulation of small particles, while areas of bare sand can be microplastics hotspots. […]
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Biofilms deposited by living organisms reduce the accumulation of small particles, while areas of bare sand can be microplastics hotspots. […]
MIT study demonstrates patchy meadows of seagrass can have limited carbon storage Seagrasses and other aquatic plants are recognized as “ecosystem engineers” for their ability to physically modify the environment. A meadow of seagrass acts like […]
As climate change accelerates sea-level rise and intensifies storms, marsh-fronted seawalls can provide an economical coastal defense, MIT engineers report. […]
MIT researchers examine role of marsh vegetation to maximize wetland restoration Coastal wetlands play a significant role in our environment by reducing flooding associated with storm surge and waves, providing wildlife habitat and storing large amounts […]
Donald and Martha Harleman Professor Heidi Nepf and recent PhD student Jiarui Lei published research in the Journal of Fluids and Structures titled “Blade dynamics in combined waves and current” and in Coastal Engineering, titled “Wave damping by flexible vegetation,” that […]