In the Grass, On the Reef
Black Mangroves Encroach on Florida Salt Marshes
Clip: Season 3 | 2m 3s
Cold intolerant black mangroves are making their way into northern Gulf coast salt marshes
After a few relatively mild winters on the northern Gulf coast, cold intolerant black mangroves have started to multiply in salt marshes. Dr. Hughes is conducting an experiment to test whether some mangroves are better adapted to colder climates. Learn more: http://wfsu.org/blog-coastal-health/?p=6919
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In the Grass, On the Reef is a local public television program presented by WFSU
In the Grass, On the Reef
Black Mangroves Encroach on Florida Salt Marshes
Clip: Season 3 | 2m 3s
After a few relatively mild winters on the northern Gulf coast, cold intolerant black mangroves have started to multiply in salt marshes. Dr. Hughes is conducting an experiment to test whether some mangroves are better adapted to colder climates. Learn more: http://wfsu.org/blog-coastal-health/?p=6919
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Clip: S3 | 1m 59s | After a harsher winter, Randall is able to more thoroughly test the tolerance of mangroves (1m 59s)
Seagrass Wrack in the Salt Marsh- Blessing or Curse?
Clip: S3 | 2m 3s | Weighing the benefits versus the destruction that follows seagrass wrack into the marsh. (2m 3s)
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Clip: S3 | 2m 3s | Cold intolerant black mangroves are making their way into northern Gulf coast salt marshes (2m 3s)
Species Diversity- Marsh Friends
Clip: S3 | 2m 3s | Dr. Randall Hughes wants to know how species diversity can make a marsh stronger. (2m 3s)
The Many Personalities of Salt Marsh Cordgrass
Clip: S3 | 2m 3s | Dr. Randall Hughes is examining genetic diversity within the marsh (2m 3s)
Biodiversity and Salt Marsh Die-Off
Clip: S3 | 2m 3s | The coastal salt marsh is a critical intertidal ecosystem. And it's one we are losing. (2m 3s)
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