Publications by authors named "Teri O'Meara"
As global change processes modify the extent and functions of terrestrial-aquatic interfaces, the variability of critical and dynamic transitional zones between wetlands and uplands increases. However, it is still unclear how fluctuating water levels at these dynamic boundaries alter groundwater biogeochemical cycling. Here, we used high-temporal resolution data along gradients from wetlands to uplands and during fluctuating water levels at freshwater coastal areas to capture spatiotemporal patterns of groundwater redox potential ().
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- Coastal marine ecosystems experience tipping points due to multiple stressors like shellfish harvesting and increased nutrients, leading to issues like elevated turbidity that blocks light penetration to the seafloor.
- A large-scale experiment in 15 estuaries showed that there’s a specific light threshold that significantly alters how ecosystem components interact and process nutrients, especially nitrogen.
- The study highlights the complex relationships between light, nutrient processing, and shellfish abundance, indicating that managing multiple stressors is crucial for maintaining healthy coastal ecosystems rather than just addressing one issue.