Barrier island morphology and sediment characteristics affect the recovery of dune building grasses following storm-induced overwash.

Barrier islands are complex and dynamic systems that provide critical ecosystem services to coastal populations. Stability of these systems is threatened by rising sea level and the potential for coastal storms to increase in frequency and intensity. Recovery of dune-building grasses following storm...

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Published in:	PLoS ONE
Main Authors:	Steven T Brantley, Spencer N Bissett, Donald R Young, Catherine W V Wolner, Laura J Moore
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2014-01-01
Online Access:	http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4141734?pdf=render