Ship Wakes and Their Potential Impacts on Salt Marshes in Jamaica Bay, New York

Aerial photographs and field studies have revealed a rapid deterioration of salt marshes in Jamaica Bay, New York. Past studies have linked marsh deterioration to sediment supply, water quality, storms, and sea level rise. Yet ship wakes and their potential impacts on marsh edge erosion are not unde...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Hoda El Safty, Reza Marsooli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-05-01
Series:Journal of Marine Science and Engineering
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/8/5/325