2021.02.04

Losing Ground

Sea-level rise is letting a tiny crab drastically alter marsh landscapes

Tidal creeks cross Sapelo Island’s salt marshes (1) and are expanding because of purple marsh crabs (2) / JOHN SCHALLES (1); SINEAD CROTTY (2)

Tidal creeks cross Sapelo Island’s salt marshes (1) and are expanding because of purple marsh crabs (2) / JOHN SCHALLES (1); SINEAD CROTTY (2)

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