The coastal landscape of the South consists of a mosaic of wetland and upland habitats supporting a diverse array of plants and animals. Loss and degradation of these coastal ecosystems have economic, cultural, and recreational effects on people and reduce the ability of this landscape to sustain healthy plant and animal populations.
Research takes place coast to coast from Maryland to Florida to the Gulf of Mexico to California.
Research ecologists also provide international technical assistance and collaboration with scientists in other countries such as India, Mexico, and England. Research ecologists at NWRC study causes and loss of threatened coastal ecosystems, and investigate how to stabilize, restore, and manage the coastal landscape. Return to NWRC Organization and Programs .