A new study led by the University of South Florida highlights the urgent need to protect marine ecosystems in shallow water near the shore—an area that many beachgoers don’t realize is highly important to fish populations. Known as tidal flats, these coastal waters are critical to global seafood supplies, local economies and overall marine health. A new study led by the University of South Florida highlights the urgent need to protect marine ecosystems in shallow water near the shore—an area that many beachgoers don’t realize is highly important to fish populations. Known as tidal flats, these coastal waters are critical to global seafood supplies, local economies and overall marine health. Plants & Animals Ecology Phys.org – latest science and technology news stories
Protecting tidal flats: Study presents strategies to preserve marine ecosystems
