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Seabird Guano May Be Key to Protecting Barrier Islands from Rising Sea Levels

New research from the Dutch Wadden Sea reveals that seabirds act as unintentional coastal engineers. By fertilizing sand-trapping plants with guano, these birds help stabilize barrier islands against the increasing threat of coastal erosion and rising tides.

James SmithJames Smith
March 15, 2026230 views
Seabird Guano May Be Key to Protecting Barrier Islands from Rising Sea Levels
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