Surface elevation table measurements on a degraded marsh in Jamaica Bay, New York
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Detailed Description
Jim Lynch (NPS) measuring marsh elevation change using a Surface Elevation Table (SET) near West Pond, Jamaica Bay, New York. Lateral erosion can reduce overall marsh area while elevation of the marsh at a point may be keeping pace with sea-level rise.
Sources/Usage
Public Domain.