Global warming, sea-level rise, and coastal marsh survival
Fact Sheet
091-97
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Abstract
Coastal wetlands are among the most productive ecosystems in the world. These wetlands at the land-ocean margin provide
many direct benefits to humans, including habitat for commercially important fisheries and wildlife; storm protection;
improved water quality through sediment, nutrient, and pollution removal; recreation; and aesthetic values. These valuable
ecosystems will be highly vulnerable to the effects of the rapid rise in sea level predicted to occur during the next century as
a result of global warming.
Suggested Citation
Cahoon, D.R., 1997, Global warming, sea-level rise, and coastal marsh survival: U.S. Geological Survey Fact Sheet 091-97, 2 p., https://doi.org/10.3133/fs09197.
ISSN: 2327-6932 (online)
| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | Global warming, sea-level rise, and coastal marsh survival |
| Series title | Fact Sheet |
| Series number | 091-97 |
| DOI | 10.3133/fs09197 |
| Year Published | 1997 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | U.S. Geological Survey |
| Contributing office(s) | National Wetlands Research Center |
| Description | 2 p. |