William & Mary Virginia Institute of Marine Science: Purple Crabs Clobber Blue Carbon
December 05, 2024
December 05, 2024
GLOUCESTER POINT, Virginia, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- William and Mary's Virginia Institute of Marine Science issued the following news:
By John Wallace
Millions of purple marsh crabs are churning through salt marshes along the East Coast, significantly disrupting the storage of carbon within these ecosystems. The small crabs' constant burrowing and consumption of the cordgrass lead to erosion and a 40-70% loss in carbon, according to the results of a study by a team . . .
By John Wallace
Millions of purple marsh crabs are churning through salt marshes along the East Coast, significantly disrupting the storage of carbon within these ecosystems. The small crabs' constant burrowing and consumption of the cordgrass lead to erosion and a 40-70% loss in carbon, according to the results of a study by a team . . .