Utrecht University: Estuaries Around the World Expected to Become Saltier in the Coming Decades
April 16, 2025
April 16, 2025
UTRECHT, The Netherlands, April 16 -- Utrecht University issued the following news:
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Estuaries around the world expected to become saltier in the coming decades
Sea level rise and declining river discharge contribute to increasing saltwater intrusion
In estuaries--the transitional zones between rivers and the sea--fresh and salt water are constantly battling for dominance. But due to climate change, the saltwater is gaining ground. New res . . .
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Estuaries around the world expected to become saltier in the coming decades
Sea level rise and declining river discharge contribute to increasing saltwater intrusion
In estuaries--the transitional zones between rivers and the sea--fresh and salt water are constantly battling for dominance. But due to climate change, the saltwater is gaining ground. New res . . .