Marsh-Estuary Geomorphology
As illustrated under Current Research, we expect changes in the configuration of the marsh-estuary to include
- an increase in the ratio of low marsh to high marsh,
- an increase in tidal creek length and marsh edge,
- changes in the number and sizes of ponds, and a
- decrease in the area of the marsh compared to the
estuary,
resulting from
- decreased sediment delivery from the watershed,
- changes in primary production and decomposition,
- changes in species and food web dynamics, including
potential increases in creekbank bioturbation.
- decreased sediment delivery from the watershed,
- changes in primary production and decomposition,
- changes in species and food web dynamics, including
potential increases in creekbank bioturbation.