Restoring Marine Habitat and Shorelines
Shallow marine and estuarine habitats support a richness of marine plant and animal species. Recent and on-going research reveals the importance of functioning shoreline littoral and vegetation systems.
Lack of attention and poor protective standards have resulted in substantial loss and degradation of marine riparian areas and other nearshore components. Washington Sea Grant staff work with landowners, resource managers and shoreline planners to help fill gaps in our understanding of marine riparian functions and to encourage increased protective standards to prevent further degradation and losses.
Contacts
- James S. Brennan, Marine Habitat Specialist, 360.337.5625, jbren@u.washington.edu
- Teri L. King, Marine Water Quality Specialist, 360.432.3054, guatemal@u.washington.edu
- Jeff Adams, Marine Water Quality Specialist, 360.337.4619, jaws@u.washington.edu
Related Publications
- Bivalves for Clean Water (PDF*)
- Marine Riparian Areas: These Important Nearshore Environments Offer a Wealth of Functions and Benefits (PDF*)
- Marine Riparian: An Assessment of Riparian Functions in Marine Ecosystems (PDF*)
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