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Early indicators of tidal ecosystem shifts in estuaries

Authors :
Gregory S. Fivash
Stijn Temmerman
Maarten G. Kleinhans
Maike Heuner
Tjisse van der Heide
Tjeerd J. Bouma
Source :
Nature Communications, Vol 14, Iss 1, Pp 1-11 (2023)
Publication Year :
2023
Publisher :
Nature Portfolio, 2023.

Abstract

Transitions from bare tidal flats to vegetated marshes are an example of shift between alternative stable ecosystem states. Here, the authors use remote sensing and modelling to quantify three stages in tidal flat evolution and identify early warning signals.

Subjects

Subjects :
Science

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
20411723
Volume :
14
Issue :
1
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Nature Communications
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.8b71a70d800a4ac9aba9c94088480675
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-023-37444-6