Publications by authors named "Joseph Bursey"
Diversity (Basel)
June 2020
Article Synopsis
- A significant portion of ocean beaches have undergone nourishment to maintain recreational use and protect shorelines, but this practice alters the original sediment structure.
- Studies in coastal North Carolina have shown that meiofaunal communities, which are tiny organisms living in sediment, have experienced significant changes due to beach nourishment since the early 2000s.
- Comparing current data with historical records indicates that these changes have made beaches more heterogeneous, potentially impacting the ecosystem services provided by these coastal habitats.
