Northern coastal marshes more vulnerable to nutrient pollution

Northern coastal marshes more vulnerable to nutrient pollution
Durham NC (SPX) Apr 09, 2015 - Salt marshes at higher latitudes, such as those in densely populated coastal regions of New England and northern Europe, are more vulnerable to the effects of nutrient pollution, a new Duke University study finds. "The heavy flow of nitrogen and phosphorus into these marshes from upstream cities and farms can trigger a chain reaction that can lead to intense overgrazing by marsh herbivores ... more

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