Major repairs needed to save Horseshoe Bay Lagoon
Volunteer researcher Chris Hopper, JCU's adjunct professor Eric Wolanski and independent researcher Natalie K.
Volunteer researcher Chris Hopper, JCU's adjunct professor Eric Wolanski and independent researcher Natalie K.
The short version
- Dowling examined the impact of saltwater and erosion on Horseshoe Bay Lagoon, a freshwater lagoon and one of the few swamps with bulkuru sedge—also known as water chestnut—on the island.
- The study is published in the journal Applied Sciences.
- This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies .
What happened
Editors have highlighted the following attributes while ensuring the content's credibility: Volunteer researcher Chris Hopper, JCU's adjunct professor Eric Wolanski and independent researcher Natalie K. The study is published in the journal Applied Sciences .
Why it matters
"This lagoon is a hidden gem on the island and it's in danger because of increased tidal inundation due to historical mismanagement of existing problems," Hopper said.
Summary by Nerd News Network. Read the full article at Phys.org via the links above and below.