A Manager's Dilemma: Defending Salt Marshes Against Rising Seas

Authors

Mary Bryan Barksdale, Virginia Institute of Marine Science

Document Type

Report

Department/Program

Virginia Institute of Marine Science

Publication Date

2024

Series

VA SEA 2024 Lesson Plans

Abstract

Grades: 11-12/ Advanced High School (AP/IB). Subjects: AP/IB Earth Science, Environmental Science, Oceanography

With a partner, students will investigate certain features of salt marshes and the effectiveness of salt marsh restorations with sea-level rise, using an online model that simulates a salt marsh’s development over time. Students will interpret results, defend their stance on the best management strategy for their salt marsh, and develop a conservation plan based on their results interpretation.

*This lesson plan is only compatible with Google schools, in which students have Gmail and Google Drive accounts

DOI

https://doi.org/10.25773/bk7f-sy33

Creative Commons License

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Funding

VA SEA is a collaborative project between the Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, the Virginia Institute of Marine Science's Marine Advisory Program, and Virginia Sea Grant. The VA SEA project is made possible through funding from the National Estuarine Research Reserve System Science Collaborative, which supports collaborative research that addresses coastal management problems important to the reserves. The Science Collaborative is funded by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and managed by the University of Michigan Water Center.

Recommended Citation

Barksdale, M. B. (2024) A Manager's Dilemma: Defending Salt Marshes Against Rising Seas. VA SEA 2024 Lesson Plans. Virginia Institute of Marine Science, William & Mary. https://doi.org/10.25773/bk7f-sy33