Coastal Wetlands to disappear this century

Because of the climate changing and rising sea levels due to global warming, many coastal wetlands are expected to diminish. "U.S. Geological Survey scientists made this conclusion from an international research modeling effort published December 1 in the journal Geophysical Research Letters, a publication of the American Geophysical Union.". (Science Daily). 

However, this does not mean that their is no way to prevent this from happening, if sea level rising is slower than expected, coastal wetlands could possibly stay safe. But, if the sea level keeps rising, it coastal wetlands could disappear. 

This is a problem because our wetlands provide us with energy from coastal storms, support for commercial seafood industries, and help preserve our shorelines. Additionally, "Several coastal marshes along the east coast of the United States, for example, have limited sediment supplies and are likely to disappear this century." (Science Daily). 

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