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Saltmarsh at the edge of an estuary (file image)
Science
Tuesday, 7/7, 07:22 AM

A Project to Rebuild Lost Saltmarsh Begins on England's River Wear

  • A conservation project on the River Wear in Sunderland aims to bring back stretches of tidal saltmarsh lost to centuries of industrial development, using simple barriers to let mud and plants return.
  • Supporters say restored marsh can soften floods, store carbon and shelter young fish.

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